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Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of December.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Motorists in Daviess County experienced 27 crashes and seven slide-offs after 2.5 inches of snow fell on December 2, and officials warned drivers to slow down as slick spots and refreezing continued to pose hazards—urging them to give plows and salt trucks room. 44 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Owensboro is hosting its annual 'Shop Owensboro' event in partnership with Independence Bank where over 80 local stores, restaurants, bakeries and boutiques offer holiday deals+ the weeklong event wraps up Saturday+ shoppers can still take advantage of exclusive discounts. 14 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A nostalgic look back details defunct Owensboro stores like Big Blue, S.W. Anderson’s, King’s, Service Merchandise and Kuesters Do It Center that once defined the Christmas shopping season for local families. Readers are encouraged to recall these holiday traditions—an important slice of community history that shaped the season. WOMI Owensboro
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kentucky State Trooper Corey King updated residents on slick road conditions and winter weather risks yesterday. He advised drivers to check their vehicles and reduce speed—ensuring safe travel on icy roads. 14 News
- ➤ State Treasurer Mark H. Metcalf announced that over $8.2 million in unclaimed property belongs to Daviess County residents and is held safe by the Kentucky Treasury’s Division of Unclaimed Property — items include dormant bank accounts, unclaimed insurance policies, utility deposits, stocks and bonds, and safe deposit box contents. Residents are urged to check the Treasury’s online database to see if any of these assets are owed to them. The Owensboro Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Green River District Health Department in Owensboro urged residents to follow holiday food safety tips, warning that busy kitchens can lead to foodborne illness—especially for children, older adults, and those with compromised immunity. The department recommends cooking poultry to 165°F, ground meats to 160°F, and other meats to 145°F with a three-minute rest while keeping hot foods at 140°F and cold foods at 40°F. 44 News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Pickleball player Tina Turner-Maloney has been off the court for eight weeks with a knee injury — she now paints cracked pickleballs into Christmas ornaments to share her love for the sport. Her festive creations will be given as gifts and used as prizes at a local holiday tournament this weekend. WOMI Owensboro
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Trinity (Whitesville)'s boys basketball team won 60-39 over the Owensboro Knights in their season opener today at the Horn Center. Ian Roby and Harrison Barnett combined for 24 points while Mason Smith added 10 points with two three-pointers, and coach Nathan West said the team was eager after a canceled game the previous night. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ Two of the nation's top high school basketball teams will face off tomorrow, December 4, at the Owensboro Sportscenter when Prolific Prep takes on Southeastern Prep Academy at 7:30 p.m. The five-day Grind Session event will also feature 19 additional games with teams from multiple states and Canada, spotlighting top prospects like former top recruit Bruce Branch III. 44 News
- ➤ The Daviess County High School Lady Panthers softball team donated trophies and plaques to Goodfellows—showing their long record of success on the diamond. The move supports the local nonprofit and honors the team’s past achievements. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
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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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