Daviess County Fiscal Court has approved a contract with Conexon, LLC for the delivery of fiber-optic high speed internet service. Assistant Treasurer Jordan Johnson said the project will be completed within 18 months and serve 15,000…
Nannie Belle Loop
A portion of Old Highway 144 will be renamed to “Nannie Belle Loop” in the Thruston area. The designation will begin at Jones Road and end at KY-144/Roy Clark Road for a length of 0.849 miles.…
Fire Department Alerts to Phone Scam
The Daviess County Fire Department would like to notify area residents of a scam that is circulating via text message. The message includes a rebrand.ly link with a claim that shirts are ready to order for…
Recognition for Apollo High School Dance Team
Daviess County Fiscal Court has recognized the Apollo High School Dance Team for a series of state and national championships. The Eaglettes placed first in ‘Varsity Pom’ and ‘Hip Hop’ at the JAMfest Dance Super Nationals…
Video: New Weather Sirens
Daviess County has 55 outdoor warning sirens that alert to approaching severe weather. EMA Director Andy Ball highlights the placement of four new sirens, including one on Brook Street in the Sorgho community. Each siren covers…
Green Energy at Daviess County Landfill
Daviess County recovers natural gas that is created by the decomposition of organic matter in the Landfill. Presently, the natural gas is collected and burned off through a flare system. However, the County expects this ‘green…
Ukrainian Relief Fund
In response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Owensboro Sister Cities and Regions, Inc. (OSCAR) has established a relief fund to aid Ukrainian refugees who have been forced to flee their homes to escape the violence…
Poll Workers Needed for Primary Election
Daviess County needs more poll workers for the Primary Election on May 17, 2022. A poll worker is present on Election Day to ensure that voting is conducted fairly and orderly. To qualify, a poll worker…
Video: Absentee Ballot Request
The Daviess County Clerk's Office is processing absentee ballot requests for the Primary Election. Visit GoVoteKY.com to request an absentee ballot. Return the ballot by mail with paid postage or deliver it to a secure drop…
Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Daviess County Fiscal Court prepared a proclamation for the kick-off event at Kentucky Wesleyan College. Students placed pinwheels along Frederica Street to raise awareness. Kristy James is CCC/Family Engagement Coordinator…
Tree Seedling Giveaway
In honor of Arbor Day & Earth Day, the Daviess County Conservation District will be giving away FREE tree seedlings. The event will take place at Horse Fork Creek Park on Friday, April 22 from 8…
Fiscal Court Honors Virginia Braswell
Daviess County Fiscal Court will honor Virginia Braswell, retiring executive director of Habitat for Humanity Owensboro-Daviess County, with a $1 million donation to the Virginia Braswell Fund. The fund commemorates Braswell’s decades of service to the…

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