Good morning, Owensboro.

WBKR hosts its final Yard Party of the season on Friday, Oct.

23 at WBKR Studios (3301 Frederica Street) where Bull Pit BBQ offers $7 lunches, a bake sale and concert ticket giveaways benefit Christmas Wish's 50th anniversary season.

City officials say Bluegrass Fieldhouse is planned to open in December after finishing final touches such as flooring and lobby murals; the 88,000 sqft indoor sports facility will host 30 tournaments and serve local tenants from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

Broken concrete has closed the right lane of Audubon Parkway eastbound near the Worthington Road overpass, and repair crews are assessing damage and planning repairs soon.

City officials announced Monday that Pearl Street—from East Third to East Fourth—will be closed for two weeks while East 21st Street from McConnell Ave to Railroad Street will close for three to four days, with work on First Street Friday and Third Street Saturday that will reduce lanes.

Daviess Fiscal Court will reassume control of the county animal shelter on Jan.

1, 2027 — expenses are not expected to rise after It Takes A Village Rescue gave notice.