Saturday, December 21st, 2024

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Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of December.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man was urgently transported to a hospital following a severe laceration incident near the Cadillac Motel, with an ongoing police investigation and a suspect identified. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ The Kentucky Supreme Court affirmed that Owensboro Police did not infringe on rights during a warrantless 2019 apartment entry, leading to a conviction despite the defendant's challenge. TriStateHomepage.com
- ➤ A man was stabbed at an Owensboro bus stop, received immediate emergency care, and was airlifted to Louisville for further treatment, with an ongoing investigation but no arrests yet. 14 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A special needs child went missing from Foust Elementary School in Owensboro, was found playing in puddles, and the incident has sparked a review of school safety procedures. 14 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Owensboro, Kentucky, launches a Christmas tree recycling program to support aquatic habitat restoration, running from Dec. 26 to Jan. 11. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Owensboro Board of Commissioners has scheduled its 2025 meetings for the first and third Tuesdays of each month, with times alternating between 5:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the City Hall Commission Chambers. City of Owensboro
PERSONAL FINANCE NEWS
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