Keep your lawn mower clean and allow the engine to cool before storing to reduce the risk of a fire. The Daviess County Fire Department has responded to at least five structure fires this year that…
Extension for Spray Parks Due to Hot Weather
Two Daviess County spray parks will remain open indefinitely due to the heat and humidity. Bring the kids to Panther Creek Park or Yellow Creek Park to experience a free splash pad with water features. Daily…
MPO Accepting Public Comments on Participation Plan
The Owensboro-Daviess County MPO is accepting comments on its new Participation Plan. The plan outlines how the agency will seek input from people who live and/or work in the county and keep them informed of its…
Theatre Workshop Preparing for 60th Season
The 60th season for Theatre Workshop of Owensboro begins with 'night, Mother at Trinity Centre. Anne Welsh is directing the production that stars Nicol Maurer and Meredith Keller in the lead roles. 'night, Mother is a…
Landfarming Diverts Biosolid Material from Contained Landfill
Each year, around 8,000 tons of biosolid material is diverted from the Daviess County Landfill and used as a soil amendment for growing hay. Solid Waste Manager Travis Ricker provides an update on the landfarming operation…
Take A Kid Outdoors at Mattingly Target Shooting Range
Take A Kid Outdoors Day is an opportunity for children to put away their tablets and re-engage with nature. This free event is held annually at the Mattingly Target Shooting Range, formerly known as the Daviess…
Fiscal Court Approves 2023 Daviess County Tax Rates
Fiscal Court had second reading and passage of the ordinance establishing the 2023 Daviess County tax rates. Treasurer Jordan Johnson said the Court proposed keeping all tax rates the same as last year with no rate…
Daviess County Paving 19 Road Miles in 2023-2024 Fiscal Year
A contractor is paving Flat Lick Road from Lyddane Bridge Road South to Wayne Bridge Road. It's one of 17 resurfacing projects for the current Fiscal Year, totaling more than 19 road miles. To date, the…
Daviess County to Host State Sporting Clays Championship
The Mattingly Target Shooting Range will host the 2024 Kentucky State Sporting Clays Championship. Commissioner Larry Conder joined Parks Director Ross Leigh for the announcement on Friday. Saturday, August 26 is "Take A Kid Outdoors Day,"…
India Festival & Cricket at Panther Creek Park
Experience the rich cultural heritage of India at Panther Creek Park on Saturday, August 26, 2023. The India Festival will feature food, dance, music, and a cricket tournament. Activities are planned from 3:30 p.m. to 7:00…
Flying Trash? Decals Applied to Solid Waste Trailers
If you see trash flying out of a Daviess County Solid Waste semi trailer, call Fiscal Court to report it! New decals have been applied to ten trailers at the Grimes Avenue Transfer Station. Each day,…
Firefighters Participate in Water Rescue Training
The Daviess County Fire Department responds to a wide range of medical calls, including water rescues. Lieutenant Al Wathen says recreational boaters should always have their personal flotation device, in case of emergency. Firefighters practiced several…
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