Have you noticed all of the construction along Short Station Road and Jack Hinton Road between Knottsville and Philpot? A contractor is installing a new six-inch water line that will result in improved fire protection for…
New River Gauge Installed at Owensboro Riverport
The Owensboro Riverport Authority has installed a new automatic river gauge to track the water level of the Ohio River. Project Manager Bruce Cabbage says the data is transmitted electronically, 24 hours a day to an…
Stanley Park Lighting Project
Daviess County Fiscal Court is pursuing a grant through the Land and Water Conservation Fund to add lighting at Stanley Park. A public meeting will be held on Monday, May 22 at 7 p.m. If the…
Park Lakes Stocked with Catfish
The lakes at Yellow Creek Park and Panther Creek Park are stocked with hundreds of catfish! "Fishing in Neighborhoods" is a cooperative agreement between Daviess County Fiscal Court and the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife…
Daviess County Spray Parks to Open May 27
Daviess County Parks & Recreation will open spray parks for the summer on May 27, 2023, the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend. Daily hours will be 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Horse Fork Creek Park,…
Final Stage of Contained Landfill Expansion
The Solid Waste Department has reached the final stage of the cell construction on the 16.6-acre expansion of the Contained Landfill. For the past two years, a contractor has been delivering gravel to the Landfill to…
Airport Board Recommends Flights to Chicago
The Airport Board is recommending a proposal by Contour Airlines to provide non-stop service to Chicago. Director Tristan Durbin provides an update on the Essential Air Service that could start in early August from Owensboro-Daviess County…
Rescue Task Force Training
The Daviess County Fire Department participated in an active shooter training with the Daviess County Sheriff's Office at the Airport Station. The Rescue Task Force (RTF) is designed to get lifesaving medical treatment to victims much…
Cross Country Team Runs with Shelter Dogs
The cross country team at Grace Christian Academy is training once a week with dogs from Daviess County Animal Care & Control. This program is providing much needed exercise and a break from the shelter environment…
Poll Worker Training for 2023 Primary Election
The Daviess County Clerk's Office is preparing poll workers for the Primary Election on May 16. Registered voters may cast their ballot at any one of the 14 voting locations in Daviess County. Early Voting will…
Veterinary Technology Teaching Hospital at OCTC
The Veterinary Technology field is experiencing tremendous growth. Owensboro Community & Technical College has a state-of-the-art teaching hospital at the Downtown Campus on Frederica Street. Students acquire valuable hands-on experience while providing an important service to…
Ghost Out: Impaired Driving Deterrence
Owensboro Health partnered with local first responders to host "Ghost Out," an event to deter impaired driving. The simulation exercise involved an injury crash that was caused by a drunk driver on prom weekend. Students watched…
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