(Owensboro) - The Daviess County Fire Department unveiled two custom pumper trucks on Monday, August 15 at the Airport Station. “As the fire service evolves, so must our response,” said Fire Chief Jeremy Smith. “We responded…
Roadway Resurfacing Projects Underway
Daviess County Public Works will be resurfacing more than 17 miles of roadway this Fiscal Year. A contractor has already completed paving projects at Brent Gray Trace, the Woodlands, and Fern Hill Woods subdivision. Additional projects…
Carpenter Lake Sonar Training
The Daviess County Fire Department participates in a training exercise at Carpenter Lake near Yelvington. Firefighter Jonathan Heath highlights the capabilities of the Humminbird Side Imaging Sonar Program. It is utilized by first responders for underwater…
Video: Empowerment Academy Construction
The Empowerment Academy, Inc. is seeking additional funding to complete a long-term housing facility for homeless youth. It's essential for the community, as students require access to basic necessities and life-skills training to succeed in their…
Independence Bank Fireworks Festival
The Independence Bank Fireworks Festival is planned for Saturday, September 3 at Panther Creek Park. Celebrate the unofficial end of summer with food trucks, inflatables, live music, and fireworks! Parks Director Ross Leigh provides an event…
First Reading of Tax Ordinance; No Increase Proposed
No additional taxes or tax increases are being proposed by Daviess County Fiscal Court, consistent with the 2022-2023 budget. “We reviewed the information sent to us by the Department for Local Government on the assessments and…
Roadway Resurfacing Begins at Woodlands Subdivision
Daviess County Fiscal Court will resurface 17.5 road miles this Fiscal Year. Paving work started on Wednesday, August 3 at the Woodlands Subdivision off Highway 54. The Roadway Resurfacing List includes sections of Daniels Lane, Grandview…
Digital Radio System to Launch in Fall 2022
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…
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