Urban Fisheries Biologist Dane Balsman is surveying the catfish population at Yellow Creek Park and Panther Creek Park. Both lakes are stocked by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, as part of the Fishing…
Fire Safety Equipment Demonstration
Keep your family safe with working smoke detectors! Daylight Saving Time will end on Sunday, November 5th, which means it's an excellent time to change the batteries. The Daviess County Fire Department also demonstrates how to…
Documentary: Rescuing the American Chestnut
Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) along with the Owensboro Museum of Science and History (OMSH), the Owensboro Botanical Gardens, the Kentucky Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation and the Joe Ford Nature Center is proud…
Inspection of Tabulating Machines for General Election
The Daviess County Board of Elections inspects the voting machines ahead of the General Election on November 7, 2023. Voters will select candidates for state offices, including Governor, Secretary of State and Attorney General. Additionally, there…
Antler Alert: Drivers Should Watch for Deer
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is reminding drivers to watch for deer. About half of all car-deer collisions occur during the final three months of the year, with November having the most. Deer mating season is triggered…
Extended Hours for Yellow Creek Park in November
Daviess County Fiscal Court will extend the operating hours for Yellow Creek Park during the month of November. Yellow Creek Park is scheduled to remain open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day. The longer…
Be a Hero in Your Community – Volunteer at Animal Shelter
The Daviess County Animal Shelter is an excellent place to volunteer and make a difference in your community! Beth Buntin highlights several opportunities for involvement, from walking dogs to supporting the shelter at community events. Beth…
Progressive Agriculture Youth Safety Day
Students at Southern Oaks Elementary School participate in Progressive Agriculture Youth Safety Day. Topics include: grain bin safety, water safety, fire safety, ATV safety, lawnmower safety, utility safety and more. Special thanks to the Daviess County…
Solid Waste Department Receives Grant Funding
Governor Andy Beshear traveled to Daviess County on Thursday, October 5 to present grant awards, including nearly $400,000 for the Solid Waste Department. The funding will support the composting operation at the Landfill with the addition…
General Election Set for November 7
The Daviess County Clerk’s Office would like to remind voters of important dates for the upcoming General Election. October 10 is the last day to register to vote. Visit the state portal at GoVote.KY.gov to complete…
Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Tox Away Day is Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 8 a.m. to Noon at the Daviess County Operations Center. The free household hazardous waste collection is open to Daviess County residents. More than 31,000 pounds of…
Fire Department Demonstrates Open Burning Safety
October is Fire Prevention Month. The Daviess County Fire Department is raising awareness about open burning regulations with a demonstration at Horse Fork Creek Park. Fire Inspector/Investigator Keith Hurm uses shredded paper and cardboard to start…
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