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Good morning, Owensboro! In today’s edition: Sheila Crowe’s catering pivot, sheriff staffing expansion, Spotlight Sessions stand-up with Clint Hall, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Local support fuels pivot: After 10 summers at Pinky’s SnowCones and Snacks, Sheila Crowe has closed the stand and shifted to Crowe’s Catering and desserts, with the original stand now for sale — read how her business evolved.
County law enforcement changes ahead: A Kentucky sheriff’s office won fiscal court approval to expand staffing to six full-time roles in 2026 to boost public safety and patrols, with hiring set to begin this year — get all the details.
Funding advances farm operations: The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved more than $653,688 for agricultural diversification and rural development projects statewide, including equipment upgrades, school greenhouse supplies, and efforts to scale regenerative egg production — see which projects received funding.
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🫶 We got your back
Member experience gets a boost: Owensboro YMCA added nearly two dozen new pieces of workout equipment as part of a larger renovation of its fitness floor. The equipment was installed in one day and is now ready to use, bringing an updated setup to the gym. See what’s new inside.
Burrito night, solved: Skip the sad desk lunch and hit Don Mario’s Mexican Restaurant for burritos piled with your favorite fillings. It’s an easy midweek win, the kind of comfort that quietly fixes everything from long days to bare fridges.
Hands-on science fix: If the kids (or your inner kid) need a midweek curiosity reboot, Owensboro Museum of Science & History delivers tactile fun with the motorsports-focused SpeedZeum, a re-created coal mine, and recurring programs like Wonder Wednesday and sensory-friendly mornings. Everything’s built for easy, no-pressure exploring.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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👶 Toddler Playgroup @ Daviess County Public Library | Friday (1/9) at 9:30 AM – Got a tiny human between 12 and 36 months? Bring them to a relaxed playgroup where they can play, explore, wobble, and make buddies, while you swap survival tips with other grownups. Think soft toys, shared snacks, and short attention spans, in the best way.
🎸 Tales Around Town @ Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum | Friday (1/9) at 10:30 AM – Friday storytime hits the road, landing at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum for a pint-sized tour and tall tales. Pack the grandkids, your patience, and your best toe-tap. It’s library wholesome, a little pickin’ and grinnin’, and back home before nap time.
🏀 Girls Varsity Basketball @ Owensboro High School | Friday (1/9) at 5:30 PM – If you’ve been craving a proper crosstown showdown, Owensboro Catholic rolls into Owensboro High’s North Gym for girls varsity hoops and bragging rights. Expect squeaky sneakers, stubborn defense, and concessions you’ll swear taste better in this gym. Bring voice, patience, and good knees.
✂ Winter Gnome Workshop @ Daviess County Public Library | Friday (1/9) at 6:00 PM – Take a break from the grind and craft your own whimsical gnome at this adults-only workshop. Low-stakes creativity, high satisfaction, and a tiny bearded roommate for your mantel, desk, or that corner you’ve been meaning to spruce up.
🎤 Spotlight Sessions @ Kentucky Sound Stage | Friday (1/9) at 8:00 PM – Spotlight Sessions is packing Owensboro’s Kentucky Sound Stage with high-energy stand-up, a sharp local and regional lineup, and headliner Clint Hall of Dry Bar fame. It’s real laughs without the two-drink minimum. Presale is $15, $20 at the door, and first responders score the discount.
🏓 OCS Pickleball Tournament @ Merchant Centre Court | Saturday (1/10) – Whether you’ve mastered the dink or just here for the laughs, the OCS Pickleball Tournament serves up friendly rivalry, courtside banter, and bragging rights. Expect paddle pops, solid snacks, and the kind of sideline coaching only seasoned locals, and retired tennis elbows, can deliver.
🤝 LEVEL UP “MEET & GREET” with Team Level Up @ Gunny’s Shack formally Tiffs bar and grill | Saturday (1/10) at 12:00 PM – Swing by the new Gunny’s Shack to meet the Team Level Up coaches running Owensboro’s new juniors pool league. Get the lowdown on the app, the 10,000-hours thing, bagtags, codes, and more. Bring the kids, your questions, and that competitive streak you swear you outgrew.
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📻 Owensboro report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 67°F – Low: 62°F – Precip: 21%
A slight chance of rain showers after noon. Mostly cloudy. High near 67, with temperatures falling to around 65 in the afternoon. South southeast wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Rain showers. Mostly cloudy. Low around 62, with temperatures rising to around 64 overnight. South wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
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Tomorrow – High: 68°F – Low: 50°F – Precip: 63%
Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. West southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Later: Rain showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 50. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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