Ryan Richardson

In a concerted effort to enhance the coordination and effectiveness of treatment services within the community, the Daviess County Treatment Providers Board has launched bi-monthly meetings for local providers.

Baseball historian Scott Longert has penned a new biography titled "Love and Loss: The Short Life of Ray Chapman." The book details the life of Chapman, a Major League Baseball player tragically killed by a pitched ball in 1920, and his deep ties to Owensboro through his uncle, J.R. Johnson, a long-time resident of the city.

Ten-year-old Presley Clark’s mom had her on a pony before she could walk. The Owensboro youngster has been riding horses and barrel racing for as long as she can remember, and it’s translating to plenty of success. She's already got some state awards under her belt, and is heading to a national event early next year.

The Daviess County High School Theatre Department is gearing up to present "Musical Comedy Murders of 1940" by John Bishop, a comedic thriller that promises plenty of laughs and suspense.

Kids can get a hands-on experience with nature this Saturday at a Birdhouse Building Workship, followed by a guided hike through Panther Creek Park.

University of Kentucky baseball coach Nick Mingione, who led the Wildcats to their first-ever appearance in the College World Series last season, will be the featured speaker at the Northwest Kentucky Fellowship of Christian Athletes' Victory Night next month.

Windy Hollow Dragway will host the inaugural “Jr Royal” on October 19. The event will also include free pizza for kids and free trick-or-treating.

Visit Owensboro has secured three national conferences organized by the Group Travel Family, with organization officials saying the events will pay dividends for years to come.

Looking for a chance to take your kids camping locally? You can do just that this Friday during the Take a Kid Camping event, which includes a scavenger hunt, bingo, a campfire, and more.

Locally produced “New Fears Eve” — a full-length movie shot entirely in Owensboro — is continuing to gain traction on the national film festival circuit. After a red carpet premiere at the RiverPark Center earlier this year, the producers are holding another screening at the venue on October 19 — complete with a costume contest and a Q&A with cast & crew.