Daviess County Fiscal Court is moving forward with implementation of the P25 digital radio system for first responders with an expected launch date this fall. To support the system, a new telecommunications tower was constructed along…
Wi-Fi Hotspots at Volunteer Fire Stations
At the height of the pandemic, Daviess County Fiscal Court added public Wi-Fi hotspots at seven volunteer fire stations. The hotspots were activated to support students and adults who needed to work remotely but did not…
LIHEAP Summer Cooling Program
Audubon Area Community Services, Inc. is now accepting applications for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Cooling Program: Subsidy and Crisis components. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis through September 30,…
Fiscal Court to Consider Major Projects at Yellow Creek Park
Daviess County Fiscal Court will consider the addition of an outdoor stage at Yellow Creek Park along with a major reconfiguration of the ball diamonds. Judge/Executive Al Mattingly said the County would start the process of…
KY-54 Widening Project
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet provides an update on the Highway 54 widening project. The first section will be seven lanes wide (three lanes in each direction) with a center turn lane, curb & gutter, and a…
988 Crisis Lifeline
988 is a new three-digit dialing code that routes callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected with a mental health professional to receive support and…
New Pickleball Courts Open at Yellow Creek Park
Daviess County Parks & Recreation celebrates the opening of six newly renovated pickleball courts at Yellow Creek Park. Commissioner Charlie Castlen and Parks Board Chair Lewis Jean attended the ribbon cutting event on Saturday, July 16.…
Dedication Held for Spay Neuter Clinic
Daviess County Animal Care & Control celebrated the opening of the Spay Neuter Clinic, a 1,900 sq. ft. addition to the existing Animal Shelter on Highway 81. “Our Spay Neuter Clinic serves non-profits and the animals…
Fire Department Highlights ISO Audit
The Daviess County Fire Department has been conducting inspections at commercial buildings and pre-planning for the ISO Audit. ISO stands for Insurance Services Office. It is a professional organization that provides ratings for fire departments and…
Fiscal Court Recognizes Dust Bowl Tournament
Judge-Executive Al Mattingly has proclaimed July 19-23 as “Dust Bowl Basketball Tournament Week” in Daviess County. The event at Kendall Perkins Park will feature 22 teams and 264 participants with trophies awarded in five divisions. Daviess…
Reentry Success Program
The Daviess County Detention Center is working with Owensboro Community & Technical College to provide workforce skills training for inmates. The Reentry Success Program will provide an opportunity to acquire critical skills for employment in manufacturing…
High Angle Rope Rescue Training
The Daviess County Fire Department participates in a joint training with the Henderson Fire Department. High Angle Rope Rescue involves terrain with a slope of 60 degrees or greater. In these scenarios, firefighters rely entirely on…
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