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Owensboro
Thursday, November 20th, 2025
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Two tennis courts at Dugan Best Park were converted into a multi-use area that now hosts junior basketball, street soccer, and an obstacle course. Officials worked with youth from the Dugan Best Community Recreation Center — a project that is part of the 50th anniversary celebrations. 14 News
- ➤ KSP is holding its annual 'Cram the Cruiser' food drive until Dec. 5 — all 16 state police posts are hosting collection centers to help families in need this holiday season. WDRB
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jackass star Steve-O spoke with Eyewitness reporter Joe Bird ahead of his stop at Owensboro RiverPark Center (Crash and Burn Tour) this weekend. He said the show will feature never before seen footage and wild stories from his time working on the Jackass movies. TriStateHomepage.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials announced that the Safe Haven Baby Box at Fire Station 1 on West 9th Street is being taken out of service while it is relocated to new Fire Station 3 on Cravens Avenue, which is under construction. A temporary sign at Fire Station 1 will guide families to the nearest operational box in Rockport, Indiana, and officials say it will be back in service around April 2026. 14 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Kentucky Christian Athletic Association will host the KCAA Boys Basketball Tip-Off Classic at the Sportscenter this weekend, where teams from across the state will compete — promising exciting action for local fans. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
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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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Voice’s of Anderson’s: A Christmas Bazaar
6:00 – 8:30 p.m. — Owensboro Museum of Science and History — $5 admission — Experience holiday cheer with local vendors, theatrical vignettes, and festive treats.
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