Daviess County Fiscal Court would like to recognize three members of the Daviess County Fire Department for recent promotions. Jake Cox has been elevated to the rank of Battalion Chief and Training/Safety Officer. Nick Wall will…
Electrofishing Survey at Yellow Creek Park Lake
The Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources conducted a spring electrofishing survey at Yellow Creek Park. Dane Balsman is the Urban Fisheries Biologist and Coordinator for the Fishing in Neighborhoods (FINs) program. He says the…
Summer Salute with Rockapella Set for June 2
Daviess County Fiscal Court is excited to support the Owensboro Symphony and the upcoming "Summer Salute." This FREE community event is scheduled for Friday, June 2 at 7 p.m. with special guest Rockapella. CEO Gwyn Morris…
Vehicle Extrication Training
The Daviess County Fire Department responds to dozens of vehicle accidents each year. A collection of extrication tools are used to push, pull and pry at the scene. Firefighters simulated a full side removal during a…
Civil War Living History Event Returning June 3
The DCPL Kentucky Room is planning a Civil War Living History Encampment at Yellow Creek Park. Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 3, 2023 from Noon to 4 p.m. Re-enactors will portray various aspects of life…
Kentucky Primary Election Day
The Daviess County Clerk’s Office is setting up the 14 voting centers for the Primary Election on Tuesday, May 16. County Clerk Leslie McCarty provides an update from Legacy Owensboro, the former Malco Theater on South…
Free Fishing Weekend in Kentucky
Find your fishing pole and head to the lake on June 3-4, the Free Fishing Weekend in Kentucky. You won't need a fishing license or a trout permit. Just make sure you still follow the size…
New Hydrants Bring Improved Fire Protection
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,…
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