The combines are rolling again in western Daviess County for the wheat harvest. Extension Agent Clint Hardy says more wheat was planted this past year due to higher market prices, and farmers have reported strong yields.…
Hall School Road Bridge Replacement
Hall School Road is closed at the Daviess/McLean County line for a bridge replacement project. Daviess County Public Works began the demolition of the old span on Monday, June 26. The new bridge should be in…
New Solid Waste Rate Schedule Begins January 1
Daviess County Fiscal Court has approved a new Solid Waste rate schedule, effective on January 1, 2024. County Treasurer Jordan Johnson reported that current rates are not adequate to fund operations and capital expenses without incurring…
Women in Business Empowerment Expo
The Women's Business Center of Kentucky is facilitating a series of workshops across the state. Executive Director Devanny King says it's an effort to help aspiring entrepreneurs with a startup or scaling their small business. The…
Fire Rescue Training on Ohio River
The Daviess County Fire Department is testing sonar equipment on the Ohio River, as part of a training exercise. Every year, firefighters respond to dozens of calls from stranded boaters. They also assist with rescue and…
Setup Begins for 20th Annual ROMP Fest
The Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum is preparing for the 20th annual ROMP Festival at Yellow Creek Park. It's going to be a memorable event with artist-led workshops, food and craft vendors, kids activities,…
Daviess County to Surpass 1,500 Fire Hydrants
This year, the total number of fire hydrants in the Daviess County response area will surpass 1,500 for the first time. At least 15 hydrants have been added along Short Station Rd. and Jack Hinton Rd.…
Structural Search and Rescue Training
The Daviess County Fire Department had an opportunity to train inside a dilapidated home in Habit. While the structure is decaying, it allowed firefighters to practice their search and rescue techniques in a real environment. Firefighter…
Important Notice on CD&D Material at Transfer Station
Beginning on Monday, July 3, the Grimes Avenue Transfer Station will no longer accept construction and demolition debris (CD&D) loads larger than a pickup truck. All CD&D waste in trailers, dump trucks, and roll-offs should go…
Flag Day Ceremony at Panther Creek Park
The Owensboro-Daviess County Veterans Organization held a Flag Day service at Panther Creek Park. President Pamela Smith-Wright says more than 1,000 American flags were respectfully retired through this ceremony. If you have a worn American flag,…
New Pulse Oxygen Machines for Spay Neuter Clinic
Daviess County Animal Care & Control has received new pulse oxygen machines thanks to a donation from SAINT and Spay-A-Stray Owensboro. The machines will monitor respiration, pulse rate and oxygen level for patients under anesthesia. Specifically,…
Fall Baseball Registration for Playground Association
Fall registration is open for the Owensboro-Daviess County Baseball/Softball Association. The recreational league will offer peanut, rookie, minor, and major divisions from 5 to 12 years of age for baseball, and softball for students just under…
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