The Daviess County Clerk’s Office is alerting residents to a potential scam, where a third-party may offer to pay your vehicle registration. “Beware of third parties offering to pay your registration or give a discount,” the…
Christmas at Panther Creek Open Through Jan. 2
While Christmas is over, the light display at Panther Creek Park will continue into the New Year! With over 50 displays and 500,000 lights, "Christmas at Panther Creek" is among the brightest holiday light displays in…
Basic Weather Spotter Course Available
Registration is open for the Basic Weather Spotter course in Owensboro. Support your community by reporting various weather phenomena directly to the National Weather Service and local Emergency Management Agency. Classes are free of charge, open…
Preventing Frozen Water Pipes
The arctic front will drop temperatures below 0 with the risk for frozen water pipes. William Higdon is General Manager of the Daviess County Water District. He offers important tips to protect your home during the…
Heating Safety in Extreme Cold
One in every seven home fires are related to heating equipment. If you plan to use an alternative heating source during this winter storm, please do it safely. DO NOT use a propane torch or other…
White Flag Warming Center Available
An overnight warming center will be available at the Daniel Pitino Shelter through the morning of Tuesday, December 27. The White Flag event is due to dangerously cold wind chills. Please seek shelter and avoid outside…
Winter Storm Warning Issued for Daviess County
Daviess County will be under a Winter Storm Warning from 2 p.m. Thursday until midnight. The National Weather Service predicts 2 to 4 inches of snow accumulation with winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Also,…
Elevation of U.S. 60 Near Stanley
Commissioner George Wathen and State Representative Suzanne Miles reflect on the reconstruction of U.S. 60 near Stanley. The roadbed was raised in the area of Wimsatt Road to ease flooding from Katie Meadow Slough.
Video: Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Truck
The Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport has received a new Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) Truck. The Striker® was manufactured by Oshkosh ARFF for use by the Daviess County Fire Department. Airport Director Tristan Durbin and Fire…
Mattingly, Wathen, and Koger Recognized by State House
An Open House was held on Thursday, December 15, 2022 to recognize three outgoing members of Daviess County Fiscal Court. Judge/Executive Al Mattingly, Commissioner George Wathen, and Commissioner Mike Koger received Citations of Appreciation from the…
Swearing-In Ceremony for New County Officials
A swearing-in ceremony was held on Wednesday, December 14 for newly elected county officials. Judge Tom Castlen administered the oath of office. - Judge/Executive Charlie Castlen - Commissioners Janie Marksberry (East), Larry Conder (Central), and Chris…
Success of OCTC Industry Innovation Center
Judge/Executive Al Mattingly and OCTC President Dr. Scott Williams highlight investments in the Industry Innovation Center. The building opened in 2018 with state-of-the-art facilities for welding and robotics; heating, ventilation and air conditioning; plus electrical and…
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