Good morning, Owensboro.

Families gathered at Chautauqua Park for the first snowfall of the year and enjoyed sledding on steep hills.

The lighter crowd surprised some, and many made the day off a chance to enjoy winter together.

On Monday night, Owensboro Police Officer Kendall rescued the Yamada family's Elf on the Shelf after it was found trying to rejoin its family at their old address + the kids used tongs to preserve its holiday magic.

Diane Earle will perform nearly daily at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital through Christmas Day as part of the 'Sounds of the Season' holiday program — a partnership with Arts in Healing.

Families can also visit the free drive-thru Christmas display at Panther Creek on Dec. 11.

Owensboro Dance Theatre will perform the German American Bank Nutcracker at RiverPark Center from Dec.

5 to Dec. 7, featuring 260+ cast members including local and international dancers. A school matinee is on Dec. 5 with public shows on Dec. 6 at 7:00 p.m. and Dec. 7 at 3:00 p.m.

Owensboro-based vocalist Jeremy Calloway will host a benefit concert on Saturday, Dec.

6 at Hilton Farms in Utica from 4-7 p.m. where he will debut his new Christmas EP & support Friends of Sinners Women’s Program with a performance backed by a Grammy-winning band.

Twelve downtown businesses will host a Holiday Stroll Pub Crawl on Saturday in downtown Owensboro, where visitors can enjoy local food & drinks while collecting entry cards for prize giveaways.

Participants will join a gnome scavenger hunt and other holiday attractions in a festive celebration.

Great Lakes Cheese Company has recalled over 1.5 million bags of shredded cheese sold at retailers including local stores for possible metal contamination; consumers in the area should check sell-by dates and UPC details and follow FDA advice to dispose or return the product.

The Johnson family's legacy in Owensboro High football spans over 80 years.

This Saturday night, senior offensive lineman Drew Johnson will play Pulaski County at Kroger Field, carrying on a tradition that began with his great-grandfather in the 1940s (uniting generations of local supporters).

Elite high school basketball comes to Owensboro as the Grind Session brings top teams to the Sportscenter today.

Prolific Prep faces Southeastern Prep at 7:15 p.m.—local teams also play through Sunday with free admission and livestreaming on Thursday.

Yesterday, twin athletes Eli and Evan Hampton signed their college letters as Evan joined Vanderbilt to play football and Eli committed to John A.

Logan College for baseball. The brothers helped lead the Red Devils to a district title and a 5A State Championship appearance scheduled for Saturday.

Senior captain Barrett Evans has led Owensboro Catholic’s football team with strong numbers after his friend Brady Atwell left to pursue other opportunities.

The Aces will play Lexington Christian in their third straight 2A State Championship game on Friday.

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.

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.

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.