Good morning, Owensboro.

On Saturday, Nov. 14, Whitesville will host a Holiday Stroll from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and a Christmas Open House from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Local shops and vendors offer a $250 giveaway basket and Santa will be available from noon to 2 p.m.—family fun awaits.

Fischer CrossCreek Farms, run by Jerry Fischer and his family, was named Daviess County Farm Bureau Legacy Farm recipient as it adapts to rising costs by shifting from tobacco to expanded corn and soybean production while embracing new technology to modernize its nearly century-old operation.

Local leaders approved Owensboro and Daviess County's designation as Kentucky’s lone American (WWII) Heritage City, recognizing local contributions to the war effort.

The National Park Service announced the honor on Oct. 16, reflecting the area’s vital role during the war.

Teen Week 2026 offers five career and financial literacy workshops for local high school students at the Daviess County Public Library.

The events run from Oct. 19-23, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

ITV notified Fiscal Court it will end shelter operations Dec.

31 due to opposition and inaccurate claims that reduced community support. Fiscal Court will consider ending the contract early at its Oct. 22 meeting while officials plan to resume shelter management from Jan. 1 (contract set to run until 2027).

Lady Panthers beat Daviess County 3-1 — they will face Apollo in the 9th District Championship on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Daviess County, while E-Gals advanced after defeating Owensboro Catholic 3-1.

The Trinity Lady Raiders volleyball team advanced to the 3rd Region Tournament for 22 straight seasons after a 3 to 0 win over Edmonson County Monday night — they will face Grayson County today at 6 p.m. in Whitesville for the District Championship.

Owensboro and Owensboro Catholic will face off in the 3rd Region Championship game at Deer Park Elementary tomorrow, following strong semifinal wins.

The rematch of the 9th District Championship will see the Lady Devils and Lady Aces compete in a long-anticipated girls’ soccer match.