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Saturday, December 28th, 2024
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local businesses in Western Kentucky have brought holiday cheer by fulfilling Christmas wishes for families in need, including gifts like a twin mattress for a student, a motorized wheelchair, and a leaf blower for a young entrepreneur. WOMI Owensboro
- ➤ The Owensboro Neighborhood Alliance announces its January 2025 meeting schedule, including dates, times, and locations for each alliance's gathering. City of Owensboro
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 'A Taste of Ireland – The Irish Music & Dance Sensation' returns to the RiverPark Center on March 21, 2025, showcasing a blend of Irish culture through music, dance, and storytelling. The Owensboro Times
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Owensboro retail businesses experienced a significant increase in sales over the Christmas period. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
- ➤ Owensboro and Daviess County saw over $415 million in investments and nearly 700 new jobs in 2024, marking a historic year for economic development. The Owensboro Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Property Maintenance Code Enforcement Board in Owensboro, Kentucky, will hold monthly meetings on the third Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. throughout 2025. City of Owensboro
- ➤ The Owensboro Board of Commissioners will meet and undergo the Oath of Office on January 7, 2025, overseen by Honorable Shannon Meyer, followed by a public reception. City of Owensboro
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Kentucky's new law, HB 11, bans the sale of flavored vaping products starting January 1 to protect youth health, a move debated by public health advocates and vape shop owners. The Owensboro Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ High school basketball teams compete in holiday classics, with Mayfield, Louisville Male High, Hancock County, Owensboro, Owensboro Catholic, and Webster County securing victories in their respective games. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ McLean County, Hancock County, and Owensboro Catholic secure wins in notable girls' basketball matchups. The Owensboro Times
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