Since January, inmate work crews with the Daviess County Detention Center have collected over 20,000 lbs. of roadside litter. Jailer Art Maglinger provides an update from the U.S. 60 Bypass near the Audubon Parkway. He says…
Gas Energy Plant at Landfill Nearing Completion
Infrastructure is nearly complete for a gas energy plant at the Daviess County Landfill. The plant will convert Landfill gas (LFG) into a clean product that could power industry and homes. LFG is produced by the…
Mobile Live Fire Training at Owensboro Airport
Daviess County firefighters are training with a mobile flashover simulator from Fireblast Fabrication and the Kentucky Fire Commission. The two-story trailer has an on-board diesel generator to provide electricity and computerized controls for propane burners that…
Daviess County Landfill Cooking Compost for Spring Release
As spring weather arrives, the Daviess County Landfill is starting the process of making the first batch of compost for the year. Leaves collected in the City of Owensboro are placed in rows. The Landfill adds…
Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Stocking Park Lakes for Spring
The first of four catfish stockings for 2025 will arrive on Thursday, March 6. Approximately 800 fish will be added at Panther Creek Park, and 600 fish will be delivered to Yellow Creek Park. Additionally, the…
Elevated Trails Reopen Following Significant Flooding Event
The elevated trails are back open at Panther Creek Park following extensive flooding in February. While the forest floor and trees are coated in mud, all of the debris has been cleared from the boardwalk. Our…
New Hydrants to Improve Fire Protection
Daviess County Fiscal Court is excited to share the progress on the new fire hydrant installation. Approximately 100 new hydrants are being added to improve fire protection throughout the county. Inspector/Investigator Keith Hurm provides an update…
Kentucky Sound Stage Announced for Former Malco Site
Governor Andy Beshear traveled to Owensboro to announce the Kentucky Sound Stage, a new state-of-the-art film and television production facility. Located in the former Malco cinema multiplex on South Frederica, the creative hub will offer sound…
Apollo Students Drive Tractors to School for FFA Week
Drive Your Tractor to School Day is a tradition for the Future Farmers of America (FFA). The event raises awareness about the importance of agriculture and farming. Nearly two dozen students participated, forming a convoy at…
Learn how to make a rain barrel
A Rain Barrel Construction Workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at the Regional Water Resource Agency. Two classes will be offered, the first at 1 p.m. and the second at 6 p.m. During the…
Shooting Range to Reopen for 2025 Season
How are you spending this 60-degree February day? Our parks team is preparing to reopen the Mattingly Target Shooting Range. This shotgun-only facility might be Owensboro's best kept secret, offering Trap, Skeet and Sporting Clays with…
70 Days Until REAL ID Enforcement Begins
The KYTC Driver Licensing Regional Office will be open this Saturday, March 1 from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. No appointment is needed. Simply walk-in and apply for a REAL ID. From Owensboro, follow Parrish Avenue…
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