On Tuesday, February 2nd, the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) added 750 rainbow trout to each of the lakes at Panther Creek Park and Yellow Creek Park. Both parks participate in the Fishing…
Fiscal Court set to reduce insurance tax
The Daviess County Fiscal Court had the first reading of an ordinance to lower the insurance premium license fee. “The current insurance premium rate for Daviess County is 8.9 percent,” explained Treasurer Jim Hendrix. “It consists…
Winter Weather Advisory
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Western Kentucky until 10 p.m. Wednesday. Slick roads and hazardous driving conditions are expected for the evening commute, with snowfall totals of 1 to 2…
Staging Event for P25 Digital Radio System
Earlier this month, Daviess County officials attended a staging event for the new P25 digital radio system at Motorola’s corporate headquarters. It was an opportunity for first responders to see how the tower equipment will operate…
Video: How to Obtain a REAL ID Credential
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has opened a permanent Regional Driver Licensing Office at the Daviess County Operations Center. “The new Owensboro office expands an important customer service,” said KYTC Secretary Jim Gray. “But we are…
White Flag Warming Center
According to the National Weather Service, White Flag criteria (15ºF or lower air temperature and/or wind chill) will likely be met Friday night (January 22, 2021). The Daniel Pitino (501 Walnut St, Owensboro, KY) and St.…
Fiscal Court Extends OMU Agreement
The Daviess County Fiscal Court has approved a one-year extension of a waste management services agreement with Owensboro Municipal Utilities (OMU). “We signed a contract almost five years ago with OMU to handle their coal combustion…
Rehab ahead for historic bridge at Yellow Creek Park
A historic bridge at Yellow Creek Park will be closed for several months to accommodate a rehabilitation project. The iron truss structure spans a tributary of Yellow Creek, providing access to the Nature Center and hiking…
2021 State of the County Address
Judge-Executive Al Mattingly delivered his 11th State of the County address during a remote Rooster Booster event on Thursday, January 7th. “The COVID-19 pandemic will continue to be the hot topic,” he said. “Keeping our citizens…
Winter Driving Safety
After months of mild weather, it's easy to forget that snow and ice can lead to treacherous driving conditions. The Daviess County Sheriff’s Office says accidents often occur at the onset of winter weather. A light…
Record Year for Christmas at Panther Creek
The final collection for ‘Christmas at Panther Creek’ totaled nearly $50,000 in a record year for the holiday light display. “We’ve wrapped up our five-week season collecting $49,308.01, which recognizes just shy of 10,000 cars,” said…
Public Service Announcement – White Flag Warming Center
According to the National Weather Service (Paducah), White Flag criteria (15ºF or lower air temperature and/or wind chill) may be met Thursday (December 24, 2020) and Friday (December 25, 2020) nights. The Daniel Pitino (501 Walnut…
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