Owensboro Times

1 week ago | owensborotimes.com | John Kirkpatrick

As McLean County faces historic flooding and mounting damage, U.S. Congressman Brett Guthrie visited the area this week to see the devastation himself and advocate for the county’s inclusion in a federal disaster declaration. During his visit, Guthrie met with Dame, Livermore Mayor Sharon Boyken, Calhoun Mayor Bruce Cabbage, and other local officials to assess the widespread damage and discuss the timeline for state and federal aid.

1 week ago | owensborotimes.com | John Kirkpatrick

Community leaders, city officials, and volunteers gathered at Moneta Sleet Jr. Park on Wednesday to unveil six story panels honoring the legacy of the Owensboro native and Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist. The panels, which highlight Sleet’s life, work, and lasting influence, were developed through a collaboration between the Chamber Young Professionals (CYP), the City of Owensboro, and the Parks and Recreation Department.

1 week ago | owensborotimes.com | John Kirkpatrick

A man is in critical condition after a vehicle carrying two occupants was swept off the roadway and into floodwaters Wednesday near Stanley in western Daviess County, according to a release from the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office. Officials said that at 12:51 p.m. on April 16, Owensboro-Daviess County Central Dispatch received a report of a vehicle that had entered floodwaters near the intersection of Griffith Station Road and Highway 279 North.

1 week ago | owensborotimes.com | John Kirkpatrick

From mountain bike races drawing out-of-state visitors to the rising demand for pickleball, Owensboro is ramping up its investment in outdoor recreation — with major improvements underway at Rudy Mines trails and new pickleball courts planned across city parks. Parks and Recreation Director Amanda Rogers said the Rudy Mines trails have become a “jewel” in the city’s offerings, drawing tens of thousands of users each year and increasingly serving as a hub for recreational tourism.

1 week ago | owensborotimes.com | John Kirkpatrick

Visit Owensboro, in partnership with Baird Private Wealth Management, has announced that nearly 40 distilleries will be participating in the bourbon tasting portion of BBQ and Barrels on May 10 at the Owensboro Convention Center. The event will showcase some of the nation’s most renowned distilleries — including Buffalo Trace, Maker’s Mark, and Angel’s Envy — alongside emerging names such as Silk Velvet and Fresh Bourbon.