John Kirkpatrick

1 week ago | owensborotimes.com | John Kirkpatrick

A fire at Davco Personal Care Home on West 10th Street displaced 89 residents early Thursday morning , but no injuries were reported thanks to a swift response from staff and firefighters, according to Owensboro Fire Department officials. The department received an automatic fire alarm call around 12:30 a.m. from the facility at 2526 W. 10th St., and while en route, an employee reported that there was an active fire inside.

1 week ago | owensborotimes.com | John Kirkpatrick

What began as a solitary journey of remembrance has become a powerful Memorial Day tradition for Army veteran Derek “Doc” Van Tuyl — one that now draws people from across the country to walk alongside him through the streets of Owensboro. Fourteen years ago, Van Tuyl laced up his boots and began walking in honor of two friends he lost in combat, with no particular destination in mind.

1 week ago | owensborotimes.com | John Kirkpatrick

This story is sponsored by the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce. Chapter One Marketing may have started as a one-man operation in a bedroom, but it has quickly grown into a five-person agency helping businesses across Owensboro find their voice — and their customers. Founded in late 2022 by Tyler Mayfield, Chapter One Marketing has evolved through key partnerships and an expanding service list.

2 weeks ago | owensborotimes.com | John Kirkpatrick

Madison Wells is on a mission — one fueled by love, loss, and a drive to bring awareness to a virus most have never heard of. Wells, an Owensboro native, has been accepted as a charity runner for the 2025 New York City Marathon. She’ll be running in honor of her daughter, Ruth, who passed away at just 7.5 months old due to complications from congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV). “I told my husband after my first marathon that I would only ever do another if it really meant something to me,” Wells said.

2 weeks ago | owensborotimes.com | John Kirkpatrick

Beginning June 3, the Owensboro Museum of Science and History will open its doors on Tuesdays. Museum officials said the expanded weekly schedule will give families more opportunities to “beat the heat and explore the museum this summer.”Located at 122 East 2nd Street, the museum will now be open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 1-5 p.m. Admission is $5, while children ages 2 and under get in free.