Owensboro Local News – Wednesday, December 31st, 2025

Daily Owensboro

Wednesday, December 31st, 2025

Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 31st of December.

CULTURE NEWS

➤ Owensboro native Selma Wiesenberg returned from Orlando to reshape her creative journey through artisan jewelry that fuses hand-cut stones with fine silver. She now sources materials from local lapidary makers and displays her work at juried shows, marking a vibrant chapter in her career. The Owensboro Times

HEALTH NEWS

➤ After 45 years at Western Kentucky Regional Blood Center (WKRBC), CEO Janet Howard retired and Carrie Wimsatt will take over as CEO on January 1, ensuring the center continues serving 11 hospitals with vital blood services. The Owensboro Times

SPORTS NEWS

➤ The American Cornhole Organization announced three major cornhole competitions to take place in Owensboro in 2026 — including the Super Major, which will begin at the Convention Center on Thursday, followed by the Cornhole State Championships in June and the World Championships in July. 14 News

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