Good morning, Owensboro.

Families can enjoy a full week of Halloween events in Owensboro, ranging from trunk or treats at Inclusive Cuts to fall festivals at Christ Community Church and haunted tours later this month.

Check local listings for details & timing from today to Oct. 31.

Pizza by the Guy is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year as Owensboro residents continue to support the local pizzeria known for fresh dough and a secret sauce.

Owner Adam Hansen said the milestone is rare in the restaurant industry + loyal staff and community ties keep it thriving.

Owensboro Symphony Orchestra kicks off its 2026-27 season on Saturday, Oct.

24 at RiverPark Center with Halloween Classics featuring a live coffin banger and spooky tunes including Monster Mash. Maestro Troy Quinn leads this fun event designed to celebrate Halloween in a unique way.

Last Friday, RiverPark Center hosted The Wiz for 185 young people using free tickets made possible by grants from the Greenwell Foundation & the Marilyn & William Young Foundation, which helped local schools and community groups offer a Broadway experience to first-time theatergoers.

Residents can join a tree planting demo at Owensboro Community & Technical College on Oct.

22 at 1 p.m. in Room 109 of the Science Building. Presenters from the county Agriculture Extension Office will share tree care tips and demonstrate proper planting methods.

The Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum (a local treasure) will begin its fall semester of bluegrass instrument lessons on Nov.

3, allowing locals to learn and enjoy this traditional art form.

One lane of the Owensboro Bridge will be closed Monday for repairs—flaggers will direct alternating traffic starting at 8 a.m. The repair project lasts one day following extensive work on the bridge.

Former UK basketball great Cliff Hagan died Thursday at 94.

The Owensboro native starred on the Wildcats’ 1951 NCAA championship team and 1954 undefeated squad — a legacy that continues through the local Boys and Girls Club bearing his name.

Owensboro football improved to 6-2 as DaMarcus Ganaway Jr. (returning from a broken collarbone) led the Red Devils to a 48-7 win against Muhlenberg County; his father-coach praised his play ahead of next week's final home game at Rash Stadium against Madisonville North Hopkins.

Last night, Daviess County football lost 41-6 to Meade County on the road after the Panthers gave up five interceptions & a 21-point second quarter.

They will host South Warren next Friday.

Today, Apollo volleyball's Avery Gray set a program record by becoming its all-time leader in service aces in a 3 to 0 win over Henderson County and posted 14 kills, six digs plus three service aces as the team marked its 30th win this season (a milestone for play).

The American Corn Hole Organization kicked off its 2-day 'October Major' tournament (with over 300 competitors) today at the Owensboro Convention Center as players vie in singles, juniors, women, and senior divisions for a chance at world championships.

Public guests can join via a blind draw.