A Flood Warning has been issued for the Ohio River through Tuesday, February 25. At 10:30 a.m. on Monday, February 17, the river level was observed at 39.41 feet. Flood stage is 40 feet. The river…
EMA Requesting Flood Damage Reports, Sandbags Available
The Daviess County Emergency Management Agency is collecting information from property owners impacted by severe flooding on February 15-16. These impacts may have included water in the basement or first floor of the home. To report…
Litter Reporting Form to Assist in Trash Clean Up
See roadside trash? Report it! Daviess County Fiscal Court has added a litter reporting form to the website. Be prepared to list the route and time, along with a description of the trash. You can also…
Valentine’s Day Adoption Special at Animal Shelter
Daviess County Animal Care & Control is offering a Valentine's Day adoption special. All dogs and puppies may be adopted for $14 each between February 8 and February 22. Volunteer Valarie Rittmeyer introduces Charlie, a 7-year-old…
Fish & Wildlife to Resume Stocking Park Lakes
The lakes at Panther Creek Park and Yellow Creek Park will be stocked with rainbow trout on Thursday, February 13. Approximately 750 fish are being added at each site. The Fishing in Neighborhoods (FINs) program is…
Christmas for the Fishes Providing New Habitat at Lake Malone
Hundreds of live Christmas trees are now submerged at the bottom of Lake Malone. The “Christmas for the Fishes” program is designed to introduce new fish habitat with evergreens donated after the holidays. “Natural Christmas trees…
Project Lifesaver: Bringing Loved Ones Home
Project Lifesaver is a search and rescue program designed to locate individuals who are prone to wander. The method relies on proven radio technology and specially trained first responders. Clients wear a small transmitter on the…
Safety Improvements Planned on U.S. 60 East
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is planning safety improvements for U.S. 60 in eastern Daviess County. A $3.5 million project was let in December to convert the intersections of Hawes Blvd. and Wrights Landing Rd. into Restricted…
Expanded Trash for Cash Program to Launch in Daviess County
Daviess County Fiscal Court has announced an expanded Trash for Cash program for 2025. “Put trash in its place,” said Judge/Executive Charlie Castlen. “Help beautify our community by collecting roadside litter and raise money for your…
Feasibility Study for Interchange on I-165
A new interchange is being considered for I-165 in southern Daviess County. The Owensboro-Daviess County MPO is accepting public comments on a proposed feasibility study. There are currently no exits on I-165 between Owensboro and Hartford,…
UniFirst Expanding Owensboro Operations With Major Investment
UniFirst Corporation has announced a nearly $28 million investment to expand the Owensboro distribution and fulfillment center. UniFirst is a leading supplier of uniforms, workwear, and facility service products to businesses of all sizes. The Owensboro…
Agriculture Hall of Fame 2025 Inductees
Agriculture is a big business in Daviess County, representing well over 60 percent of the land surface at roughly 200,000 acres. An Agriculture Hall of Fame is honoring the legacy of farmers who made the industry…

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