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Owensboro
Wednesday, November 26th, 2025
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Due to cold temperatures meeting White Flag criteria — at or below 32°F — the Daniel Pitino Shelter at 501 Walnut Street will serve as a warming center from tonight through Sunday, operating from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. Free bus service is offered between 4-6 p.m. on Wednesday and Friday while no service runs on Thursday and transportation on Saturday and Sunday is available by calling 270-688-9000, with meals provided during normal hours. The Owensboro Times
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A new food truck named Simply Momma T's has arrived in Owensboro serving 100% Kona Coffee along with breakfast, soups, and homemade comfort items inspired by a family trip to Hawaii—owner Tracy Mayes developed the menu to meet the local need for unique, hearty fare. WOMI Owensboro
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Owensboro Art Guild (OAG) received the Kentucky Arts Council Governor's Award and has enriched Daviess County's cultural scene for more than 60 years. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
- ➤ Kentucky offers three major drive-thru Christmas light shows—one at Louisville Mega-Cavern with millions of lights, another at Kentucky Horse Park on a three-mile tour, and a free, family-friendly event at Buffalo Trace distillery. Owensboro locals also look forward to Christmas at Panther Creek as a festive drive that brightens the holiday season. WOMI Owensboro
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Owensboro Community & Technical College and the Owensboro Electrical JATC mark their 10-year partnership with 72 graduates and 56 current apprentices, celebrating a program that lets apprentices work and earn an associate degree—strengthening local electrician training. Leaders say the collaboration builds strong career paths and meets industry demands. The Owensboro Times
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local hunters have reported an unusual number of dead deer in the woods this season—officials with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife say the increase likely comes from an earlier outbreak of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease. The Owensboro Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Cheese and deli products sold at stores in Kentucky and Indiana are being recalled due to potential listeria contamination — the recall covers Pecorino Romano cheese and two Boar's Head chicken Caesar items from Kroger with no illnesses reported. WDRB
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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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