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Wednesday, November 12th, 2025
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 12th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Owensboro Convention Center will host the 8th Annual Breakfast with Santa on December 20 from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.—families can enjoy fluffy pancakes, savory sausage and a choice of orange juice or coffee while tickets cost $12 in advance or $14 at the door and a toy donation drive helps support Christmas Wish. WOMI Owensboro
- ➤ It Takes a Village Rescue has asked Owensboro residents to donate usable tents, dog houses, and straw to help keep homeless camp pets safe and warm this winter—donations can be dropped off at three local shelter locations. WOMI Owensboro
- ➤ Jamaican Yard Vibes in Owensboro is collecting donations—non-perishable foods, warm clothing, toiletries, toys, pillows, sleeping bags, paper towels, tissues, blankets, cleaning supplies and toilet paper—from November 7 through 20 at its 2845 West Parrish Avenue Suite C location to support hurricane relief in Jamaica. Donors can call 2709254810 to schedule a drop-off or pickup time. TriStateHomepage.com
- ➤ John David Rudy and Sarah Henry of the City of Owensboro's grounds and maintenance department put together the top section of the Smothers Park Christmas tree on Tuesday to begin the holiday display. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
- ➤ Schools across Daviess County honored veterans yesterday on Veterans Day as Daviess County High School received the Purple Star Award — recognizing its commitment to military-connected students and families. The Owensboro Times
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Visit Owensboro won Gold and Silver Traverse Awards for Excellence in Tourism last week at a large tourism conference in Louisville — the awards honored its Kentucky Garden Trail and Americana Triangle websites as well as its Owensboro Burger Week. The honors show the group's strong work in bringing more visitors to Owensboro. 44 News
- ➤ Old Navy will open its first Owensboro store at Gateway Commons West this weekend—officials say the new 10,000-square-foot location will launch Saturday at 10 a.m. 14 News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Ray Hagerman, executive director of the Muhlenberg Economic Growth Alliance, was elected chairman of the Kentucky Association for Economic Development’s board on Friday during the KAED Fall event—his new role is set to advance local economic growth. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Tucker’s Treehouse cut the ribbon on Tuesday at Wathen’s Crossing to open its new children’s grief and healing center and offer art therapy, peer groups, and play-based healing programs—helping kids cope with loss. The nonprofit will host an educational event on November 13 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to explore a child’s grief journey. TriStateHomepage.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Daviess County beat Owensboro 2-0 in bowling at Diamond Lanes on Monday evening when the boys won 5-2 and the girls 6-1; Jaxson Unsel led with a game-high 248. The Owensboro Times
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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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Blippi Performance
6-7:30 p.m. — Cannon Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a fun-filled theatrical event with Blippi for kids and families.
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Postmodern Jukebox: MAGIC, MOONLIGHT & MISTLETOE Tour
7-8:30 p.m. — Cannon Hall — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the holiday season with a vintage music performance featuring genre-twisting covers of pop hits and classic holiday songs.
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Bachelor Santa Premiere
7-8:30 p.m. — RiverPark Center — Ticketed event — Celebrate the magic of Christmas with the world premiere of a heartwarming holiday film shot in Owensboro.
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Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Christmas
7-9 p.m. — Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum — Ticketed event — Experience the magic of Christmas with Ricky Skaggs and his band's heartwarming acoustic renditions of holiday classics.
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11th Annual 5K Reindeer Run/Walk
8 a.m. — Smothers Park — $30-$40 registration — A festive 5K run/walk with fundraising opportunities, holiday fun, and a special race for kids.
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