Daviess County Fiscal Court has received numerous complaints about litter and debris on Highway 56 and Highway 81. In response, the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office will increase monitoring of these roadways for violations, specifically related to…
Sheriff’s Office Receives Medical First Aid Kits
Owensboro Health has presented the Daviess County Sheriff's Office with 40 individual Medical First Aid Kits (M-FAK), one for each uniformed deputy. The staff with the Trauma Services Department will provide "Stop The Bleed" training in…
2024 State of the County Address
Judge/Executive Charlie Castlen delivers the State of the County address at the Rooster Booster Breakfast on January 4, 2024. In his address, Castlen previews the construction of a new Convenience Center at the Grimes Avenue Transfer…
Auto Department Closed for KAVIS Migration
The Auto Department at the Daviess County Clerk’s Office will be closed until January 11, 2024. All motor vehicle services are suspended, including registration renewals, titling, transfers and license plate issuance. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is…
New Solid Waste Rate Schedule Begins New Year’s Day
A new Solid Waste rate schedule will take effect on January 1, 2024. “Rates have not been adjusted since November 2011,” County Treasurer Jordan Johnson reported to Fiscal Court on June 22. “Daviess County remains the…
New Fees for Electric, Hybrid Vehicles Take Effect January 1
Owners of electric vehicles and gas-electric hybrid vehicles will soon pay new fees for registering or charging up at public stations. The new annual ownership fee structure includes the following: $120 for electric vehicles $60 for…
License Plates Stay with Drivers Beginning in 2024
Starting in January, Kentuckians will keep their license plates when transferring vehicle ownership. It’s part of the state’s plan to migrate to a new information database called KAVIS or Kentucky Automated Vehicle Information System. Once KAVIS…
Recognition for Utica Fire Chief
Daviess County Fiscal Court would like to congratulate Chief Ryan Trunnell of the Utica Volunteer Fire Department. Ryan is a certified Firefighter/EMT with over 700 training hours, having served on the department since 2012. He is…
New K-9 Officer for Daviess County Sheriff’s Office
The Daviess County Sheriff's Office held a swearing-in ceremony with Deputy Kolbe Mattingly and his new K-9 partner, Cash. They attended a 10-week training program through Cedar Creek Kennels in Monmouth, Illinois. Cash will turn two…
Passport Processing Time Returns to Normal
Processing times for U.S. passports have returned to pre-pandemic normal. Applications will be processed within 6-8 weeks for routine service, and 2-3 weeks for expedited service, which costs an additional $60. The Daviess County Clerk’s Office…
Waived Adoption Fees for Adult Cats
With the holidays approaching, Daviess County Animal Care & Control is caring for nearly 100 cats. Adoption fees will be waived through January 9, 2024 for all adult cats at the Animal Shelter. There is a…
Debunking Tornado Siren Myths
The tornado outbreak in Tennessee is a reminder that severe weather can happen at any time. EMA Deputy Director Chris Cunningham says storm sirens only provide warning to those outside, NOT indoors. Have at least three…
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