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Thursday, November 5, 2026

New Kroger Marketplace opens on Fairview Drive today; e-bike rules advance

Plus, the Red Devils host Greenwood in the Class 5-A playoffs tonight

The Daily Owensboro team2 stories12 sources5 min read

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Kroger's new $42 million Marketplace on Fairview Drive opens this morning

Kroger's new Marketplace covers 100,000 square feet

Floor area of the new Kroger Marketplace, beside places you know

The new Kroger Marketplace100,000 sq. ft.
A football field57,600 sq. ft.end zones included
A basketball court4,700 sq. ft.NBA size

21 basketball courts would fit inside the new Kroger Marketplace

Source: The Owensboro Times

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Floor area
The new Kroger Marketplace100,000 sq. ft.
A football field57,600 sq. ft. (end zones included)
A basketball court4,700 sq. ft. (NBA size)

If you've been waiting on a new grocery option on Owensboro's east side, today's the day. Kroger's new Marketplace celebrates its grand opening today, and the store is 100,000 square feet.

Inside you'll find fresh food departments, Murray's Cheese, sushi, a pharmacy drive-thru and a Wine & Spirits Shoppe, plus a Starbucks and a fuel center. Kroger calls the store a $42 million investment, and Eyewitness News got a sneak peek ahead of opening. Division president Josh Harpole said the store is about "making it easier for customers to shop with the quality, value and convenience they expect from Kroger."

  • Where: 3914 Fairview Drive
  • Ribbon-cutting: 7:45 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5
  • First 250 customers in line: $15 Kroger gift card

Kroger's opening deals run Nov. 5-⁠10

OfferWhat you get
Starbucks$2 off a grande or larger drink
FuelExtra 20 cents off per gallon with a Kroger card
Shopping$10 off $125 or more in one transaction

Source: The Owensboro Times

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If you ride an e-bike or scooter in Owensboro, or have a kid who does, the City Commission is working on rules for you. Commissioners held the first reading Tuesday of an ordinance that would set where e-bikes, electric scooters and similar vehicles can go. It hasn't been adopted yet.

Class 3 e-bikes would get motor help up to 28 mph

Source: The Owensboro Times

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Class 120 mph
Class 220 mph
Class 328 mph

Riders would have to be at least 15 to use them on city streets. On sidewalks, children 12 and younger could ride Class 1 e-bikes or scooters at up to 15 mph, and Class 2 and Class 3 e-bikes would be banned there. Anyone younger than 18 would need a helmet.

  • First offense: written warning; second: $25 fine
  • Third offense: fine up to $100, impoundment up to 30 days
  • Parks: Class 1 e-bikes only on
  • Registration: not required

The proposed e-bike rules by the numbers

15
minimum age to ride on city streets
18
age under which a helmet is required
$100
top fine for a third or later offense
30 days
longest impoundment for repeat offenders

Source: The Owensboro Times

Commissioner Curtis Maglinger said constituents are concerned about the park restriction's effect on older residents and people with limitations who can't pedal. City Attorney Mark Pfeifer said commissioners could revisit it. The commission can vote after a second reading later this month.

News Notes

Red Devils

Owensboro High is coming off its first state title since 1986 and begins its repeat bid tonight. The Red Devils host Greenwood in the first round of the KHSAA Class 5-A playoffs at . Messenger-Inquirer

Owensboro and Owensboro Catholic both play playoff openers at home

  • Greenwood
    Owensboro
    Thursday nightClass 5-A first round at Rash Stadium
  • Trigg County
    Owensboro Catholic
    Friday nightClass 2A first round; Trigg County 4-6, Owensboro Catholic 9-1

Sources: Messenger-Inquirer, Kentucky New Era, The Paducah Sun

Friday playoffs

The rest of the area's teams play Friday: Owensboro Catholic and McLean County are at home, while Apollo, Hancock County and Daviess County are on the road. Apollo (5-5) faces Bowling Green (5-5). The Owensboro Times

Aces

Trigg County (4-6) travels to second-ranked Owensboro Catholic (9-1) for a first-round Class 2A game Friday. The Wildcats are practicing in November for the first time in four years after closing the regular season with a 41-12 win over Fulton County. Coach Curtis Higgins said "the last four or five games we played pretty good," but he knows his team is a huge underdog in the Region 1 matchup. Kentucky New EraThe Paducah Sun

Turnout

Daviess County voter turnout topped 42% Tuesday, with more than 31,000 people casting ballots. County Clerk Leslie McCarty said there were few problems at the voting centers. Messenger-Inquirer

Christmas Parade

If you want a float in the Owensboro-Daviess County Christmas Parade, registration has been extended through midnight Nov. 7 at ChristmasParade.net. The parade steps off at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at 2nd and Pearl streets. The Owensboro Times

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Faith Fest is a 2 1/2 week event sponsored by the faith communities of Owensboro and the Owensboro Interfaith Center, and Sunday, Nov. 8 brings its Sacred Text Exhibit to the Daviess County Public Library. Plenty to look at, and plenty to learn. Worth a browse.

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New Kroger Marketplace opens on Fairview Drive today; e-bike rules advance

Plus, the Red Devils host Greenwood in the Class 5-A playoffs tonight

The TLDR

  1. Kroger's new Marketplace on Fairview Drive opens at 7:45 a.m.
  2. City Commission hears first reading of e-bike and scooter rules
  3. Red Devils host Greenwood in the Class 5-A playoffs tonight
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