Daviess County Public Works will be repairing a section of the Tall Timber Trail at Panther Creek Park. Work is scheduled to begin on Monday, November 21 and continue for the next two weeks, weather-permitting. The…
White Flag Warming Center Available – Nov. 18-19
White Flag criteria (15ºF or lower air temperature and/or wind chill) will likely be met tonight (November 18, 2022) and Saturday night (November 19, 2022). A White Flag event signals the opening of an overnight emergency…
County Attorney Claud Porter to serve as Parade Grand Marshal
Daviess County Attorney Claud Porter has been chosen as the Grand Marshal for the Christmas Parade on Saturday, November 19 at 4:30 p.m. Porter will be retiring in December after 38 years in the County Attorney’s…
Daviess County Treasurer Jim Hendrix Announces Retirement
Daviess County Fiscal Court has accepted the retirement of Treasurer Jim Hendrix, effective December 31, 2022. The Court appointed Jordan Johnson as Daviess County Treasurer for the term: January 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023. Below…
Video: Holiday Home Cooking Safety
Are you planning to deep-fry your turkey this Thanksgiving? The Daviess County Fire Department shares important safety tips. Be sure to completely thaw the turkey and do not overfill the fryer with oil. Also, never use…
Video: Detention Center Seeking Deputy Jailers
Join one of the largest law enforcement agencies in Kentucky! The Daviess County Detention Center offers competitive pay and great benefits with an opportunity to serve your community. Deputy Jailer - Supervises inmates at the Daviess County Detention…
Online Picnic Shelter Reservations Available for 2023
Daviess County Parks & Recreation is accepting shelter reservations for the 2023 season, April 1st – October 31st. Nearly a dozen covered picnic shelters are available for rent at Panther Creek Park and Yellow Creek Park.…
Liner Installation at Contained Landfill
The Solid Waste Department is making progress on a 16.6-acre expansion of the Contained Landfill near West Louisville. As part of the new cell construction, a 60-mil plastic liner is installed to protect the environment. Atlantic…
Owensboro Transit System to Provide Free Rides on Election Day
The City of Owensboro will waive public transit fees on Election Day, Tuesday, November 8th. Rides will be free-of-charge from 6 a.m. to 7:35 p.m. and buses will run on their regular routes. The main hub…
Inmates Acquire New Skills Through Reentry Success Program
Inmates at the Daviess County Detention Center are acquiring new skills as they prepare to re-enter the workforce. The Reentry Success Program is designed to provide a pathway to gaining employment in manufacturing and/or skilled trades.…
County Prepares to Launch P25 Digital Radio System
Daviess County Fiscal Court provides an update on the implementation of the P25 digital radio system for county first responders. It’s been a two-year project to replace the legacy VHF system, and the rollout should be…
2022-2023 White Flag Warming Center
A Warming Center will be located at the Daniel Pitino Shelter for White Flag nights from November 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023. The Daviess County Emergency Management Agency will continue to send notifications and post to…
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