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Owensboro
Thursday, November 27th, 2025
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, November 26, residents bowled frozen turkeys on the ice at Edge Ice Center from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The $7 per skater event drew a lively crowd — marking a unique local twist on winter fun. 14 News
- ➤ New Legacy Reentry and Cole World are hosting the 6th annual Thanksgiving-To-Go at Garvin Place — handing out free meals and essentials to local residents today. WDRB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Owensboro will demolish the old Colonel House Motel today on Triplett Street after plans to convert it to affordable housing were dropped due to structural challenges and a lack of developer interest—once cleared, the lot will be offered to new developers for future projects. The Owensboro Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Kentucky health officials confirmed a third infant death from pertussis in an unvaccinated baby as cases reach their highest spike since 2012 — officials stress that staying up to date on vaccinations is crucial to protect infants amid the surge. WOMI Owensboro
- ➤ The FDA announced that grated Pecorino Romano cheeses made at The Ambriola Company—sold under brands including Boar’s Head, Member’s Mark, Locatelli, and Pinna—are recalled after tests found Listeria in products sold between November 3 and November 20; customers with affected cheeses and Boar’s Head ready-to-eat salads and wraps should discard them or return them for a refund, local retailers said. WOMI Owensboro
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Kelly family of Owensboro brought home a new puppy (Champ) as an early Christmas surprise that made 2nd-grader Norah cry happy tears and 6-year-old Elijah ask if they really needed a dog (their reactions showed mixed feelings about the gift). WOMI Owensboro
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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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