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Owensboro
Saturday, October 18th, 2025
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Chairwoman Jessie Hettinger—familiar from Eyewitness News First at Four—spoke on Friday about adding extra emphasis to the Owensboro Veterans Day Parade, which will honor veterans in a special way. TriStateHomepage.com
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Drivers in Owensboro are advised to be extra cautious this fall as deer become more active and may cross roads at twilight—AAA advises slowing down and keeping control instead of swerving to avoid collisions and injuries. WOMI Owensboro
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Site Selection magazine ranked Kentucky eighth for new jobs, business investments and major building projects, a sign of growing economic strength. Gov. Andy Beshear said the ranking shows the state has been making steady progress in attracting quality investments. WDRB
- ➤ Site Selection magazine's 2025 Global Groundwork Index ranked Kentucky 8th—reflecting strong economic performance and a competitive business climate. WDRB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials at KDFWR announced that new reciprocal agreements went into effect October 16 so that licensed Kentucky anglers and waterfowl hunters can use their own licenses on shared waters with neighboring states. The agreements cover major rivers such as the Ohio and Mississippi — and hunters must follow the bank state’s rules, with duck and goose seasons opening November 27. TriStateHomepage.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Community members are holding fundraisers to help Windy Day cover medical expenses as she fights Neuroendocrine Carcinoma Cancer. The Zebra Strong 5K will take place on November 8 at 8:00 a.m. at Vass CDJR (adult registration is $25 and kids' is $15) while a Benefit Car Wash is set for October 25. WOMI Owensboro
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Eyewitness News covered Week 9 of Home Team Friday 2025—scores and game times were reported for several high school football games across the Tri-State, including the local matchup of Muhlenberg Co. vs Owensboro at 7:00 p.m. The coverage provided final and halftime updates for contests scheduled between 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. TriStateHomepage.com
- ➤ Returning from a bye week, Daviess County lost 21—20 to Meade County as mistakes cost them the win; head coach Quadarius Wallace said the one-point loss was especially disheartening. The Panthers will travel to South Warren next Friday. The Owensboro Times
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Girls Day Out Fall 2025
10 AM – 4 PM — Owensboro Convention Center — Free admission — Enjoy a day of shopping with great vendors and exciting door prizes.
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Pumpkin & Pickle Festival
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — The Cottage Farm Stand — Free entry, $5 parking — Explore over 150 vendors, enjoy live entertainment, and relish seasonal delights at this family-friendly festival.
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Southern Accents - Tribute to Tom Petty
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Cannon Hall — Cost info not provided — Experience the ultimate Tom Petty tribute with Southern Accents and relive the iconic sounds of the Heartbreakers.
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Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
7-8:30 p.m. — Cannon Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a heartwarming reimagining of Scrooge's tale in the festive Smoky Mountains, filled with music and magic.
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