Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of December.
Good morning, Owensboro.
🏘️ Community
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.
The Owensboro Neighborhood Alliance announces its January 2025 meeting schedule, including dates, times, and locations for each alliance's gathering.
🎭 Culture
'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.
📰 Economy
Owensboro retail businesses experienced a significant increase in sales over the Christmas period.
Owensboro and Daviess County saw over $415 million in investments and nearly 700 new jobs in 2024, marking a historic year for economic development.
🏛️ Government
The Property Maintenance Code Enforcement Board in Owensboro, Kentucky, will hold monthly meetings on the third Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. throughout 2025.
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.
🏥 Health
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.
🏈 Sports
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.
McLean County, Hancock County, and Owensboro Catholic secure wins in notable girls' basketball matchups.
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