Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman traveled to Daviess County to announce nearly $7 million in grant awards. The funding will support law enforcement, water infrastructure, and a highway resurfacing project. Hydrant Project Daviess County Fiscal Court $1.17…
Public Meeting Held for Reconstruction of Thruston Dermont Road
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet held a public meeting to discuss the proposed reconstruction of Thruston Dermont Road (KY-1456). Both alternates call for a three-lane highway between KY-54 and Hayden Road. Residents were asked if they preferred…
Fiscal Court Approves Pay Adjustment for Detention Center
Daviess County Fiscal Court has approved a retention and recruitment incentive for employees of the Daviess County Detention Center. To be whole, the Jail needs to fill 17 full-time positions along with one part-time role for…
Board of Elections Inspects Voting Machines for Primary
The Daviess County Board Of Elections inspects the voting machines ahead of the Primary on May 16, 2023. There will be 14 voting centers on Election Day. New locations include the Owensboro Sportscenter, H.L. Neblett Community…
Great Race to Start in Owensboro in 2024
The Convention & Visitors Bureau, Visit Owensboro, made a huge announcement on the riverfront with organizers from the Great Race. In 2024, the nine-day road rally will start in Owensboro and finish in Gardiner, Maine, just…
Technical Rope Rescue Training
Local first responders participate in a technical rescue exercise at the Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport. Firefighters utilized ropes to reach a second story window in the training tower, before dropping down into a confined manhole to…
Adopting a Rescue Dog
From Rescue to Home, what to expect when adopting a pet at the Daviess County Animal Shelter! Kristi Harrison and Sue Ann Devine introduce us to Cooper and share his adoption story. Remember that every dog…
RiverValley Expanding Mental Health Court
In February, Daviess County Fiscal Court approved a Memorandum of Agreement with RiverValley Behavioral Health to administer the Mental Health Court. The County will partner with RiverValley to expand early identification and early access to mental…
Habitat for Humanity Building Project
Habitat for Humanity of Owensboro-Daviess County is excited about the prospect of building its first subdivision. The dream of a larger neighborhood started with a $1 million investment by Daviess County Fiscal Court, upon the retirement…
Mattingly Target Shooting Range Open for 2023
Just 7 miles east of Owensboro, the Mattingly Target Shooting Range is open every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The facility offers Skeet, Trap, and a 14-station Sporting Clays course with no membership fees. Parks Director Ross…
Fiscal Court Welcomes New Firefighters, Highlights Promotion
Daviess County Fiscal Court recognized two new firefighters and highlighted a promotion at the regular meeting on March 9, 2023. Brian Cecil was elevated to Lieutenant with the Daviess County Fire Department, serving out of the…
Helicopter Prop Live Fire Training
The Daviess County Fire Department deployed the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) truck for a live exercise with a helicopter prop. The ARFF vehicle is stationed at Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport and can be operated…
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