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Friday, December 20th, 2024
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Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Owensboro Police Department distributed 350 food boxes to needy families in Operation: Santa, an effort supported by donations from local stores and officers themselves. TriStateHomepage.com
- ➤ The Owensboro Human Relations Commission is orchestrating the MLK Dreamer’s Dash 5K Walk & Run on January 18 and the MLK Day March on January 20 to honor Martin Luther King Jr. with activities promoting unity and community engagement. 44 News
- ➤ City of Owensboro announces holiday closures including City Hall, parks, transit, and sanitation services on December 24, 25, and January 1. City of Owensboro
- ➤ The York Ditch Stormwater Project progresses, altering traffic patterns on Ellis Avenue with specific openings and closures starting December 20, expected to last a month. City of Owensboro
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An Owensboro daycare is under police and state investigation following allegations of child abuse, with reports from parents and legal actions underway. 14 News
- ➤ Two individuals received prison sentences for concealing the remains of a 9-year-old in a storage unit, with pending charges for the child's death in Evansville. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ In Daviess County, Ky., Jose Gomez-Alvarez and Chyanne Porter have pleaded guilty to abuse of a corpse, discovered in a storage facility in 2022, with Porter sentenced to seven years and Gomez-Alvarez to five. TriStateHomepage.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The state Supreme Court decided that the 2019 warrantless home entry by city police officers in Owensboro did not violate a man's rights. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
SEASONAL NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR One of our top fall decor picks is this true-to-life fall foliage garland. It’s perfect for staircases, mantles, door frames, and more. The Buy
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7th Annual Breakfast with Santa
Families are invited to enjoy a festive breakfast featuring pancakes, sausage, and the opportunity for children to meet Santa Claus, along with supporting a local charity through toy donations.
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Falling for Fall: Our Favorite Early Autumn Decor Picks
Psst. Is it too soon to say…boo? Look away, summer fans. If you’re ready for fall, read on for our top decor picks:
- This true-to-life fall foliage garland is perfect for staircases, mantles, door frames, and more.
- Add these pumpkin-shaped “Hello Fall” coasters to your dinner table or coffee bar.
- Pet + autumn lovers, this embroidered ”Happy Pawtumn” hand towel may be your favorite find of the season.
- Sprinkle these cute ceramic ghosts around the house for an understated nod to Halloween.
- Create a beautiful autumnal tablescape with this burlap runner + best-selling set of assorted mini pumpkins, leaves, and acorns.
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