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Owensboro
Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Organizers announced they are seeking more volunteer buddies for Night to Shine, a marquee event that has served Owensboro special needs community members for eight years—volunteers are needed to ensure the event continues to grow. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
- ➤ Applebee's in Owensboro will host the Christmas Wish fundraiser on December 6 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., offering live music, a silent auction, and photo ops with Santa and the Grinch to raise funds that will help local families have a joyful Christmas—every dollar raised will support the holiday toy drive and bake sale. WOMI Owensboro
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Drone images reveal the scale of damage after a warehouse and former laser tag building on Triplett Street burned late Sunday—firefighters stayed on scene into Monday morning. The Owensboro Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Owensboro Fire Department has released a public service announcement video with winter fire safety tips to help residents avoid fire hazards during the holiday season. The video advises residents to keep flammable items away from stoves—by turning pot handles inward, switching off space heaters when not in use, blowing out candles, and checking smoke detector batteries. WOMI Owensboro
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Patty Millay (an Owensboro local) has shared a creative recipe for Caprese Cups that mix salami, mozzarella pearls, cherry tomatoes, olives, and banana pepper rings with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. The appetizer takes only 10 minutes to make (and can be customized with pizza toppings) to add a fun twist to the classic Caprese salad. WOMI Owensboro
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The 2026 wrestling season kicked off over the weekend and teams from Apollo, Daviess County, Owensboro, Owensboro Catholic and Trinity in Whitesville are aiming for better records as coaches set goals for state and regional tournaments—Apollo will rely on returning athletes while Owensboro focuses on consistency for both boys and girls. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ Local teams kicked off the 2026 boys basketball season last night with new players, transfers and coaching changes as they set their sights on regional tournaments and a return to the Owensboro Sportscenter. Coaches across teams—from Apollo to Owensboro Catholic—said they are working hard to improve play and compete strongly this season. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ Owensboro's girls wrestling team started strong at the Russellville tournament — Graycen Roberts won her weight class while newcomers Karma Grant and Flavia Sales Perez finished 2-2. The boys team also competed at the Henderson County Dual Tournament — posting key wins that helped them finish fifth overall. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ Last night, Daviess County’s boys bowling team beat Apollo 7-0 by winning over 500 pins with strong games from Milan Ferguson and his teammates. The coed team lost 4-3 on a total pinfall tiebreaker despite notable efforts from Eoghan Nichols and others—both teams are honing their skills for upcoming matches. The Owensboro Times
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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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