Thousands of acres of corn and soybeans were planted in late March, resulting in an unusually early harvest for some farmers. Extension Agent Clint Hardy provides an update from Maceo, where the combines are rolling off…
Daviess County Hosts State Sporting Clays Championship
The Kentucky State Sporting Clays Championship has attracted hundreds of people to Owensboro. At least 13 states are represented with this being the largest event of its kind in Kentucky. The Walker 100 is being contested…
Firefighters Practice Rope Rescue Techniques in Wilderness Setting
The Daviess County Fire Department has a technical rope rescue team to safely extract patients from difficult, hard-to-reach situations. Typically, they respond to industrial settings. However, due to mutual aid agreements with surrounding counties, the team…
Maintenance Project Scheduled for Natcher Bridge
A maintenance project will begin next week on the William H. Natcher Bridge over the Ohio River. Drivers should expect some lane restrictions and delays throughout the month of August. The William H. Natcher Bridge is…
Vehicle Inspection Fee Increase
The Daviess County Sheriff’s Office has notified residents of an increase in the vehicle inspection fee due to a change in state law. Effective July 15, 2024, the cost will be $15 for each vehicle inspected…
Three New Inductees for Agriculture Hall of Fame
The Daviess County Agriculture Hall of Fame has three new members. Ben Allen Burns was a grain/tobacco farmer and partner in the Burns Brothers farming operations. A graduate of Western Kentucky University, he taught vocational agriculture…
State Funding Awarded for Industrial Development Site
Kentucky Product Development Initiative (KPDI) funding will support a new industrial development site in Daviess County. The City of Owensboro, on behalf of the Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation, will complete due diligence studies on the…
I Love My KY County Art Contest
The Kentucky Association of Counties - KACo has launched an art contest for grades, K-8. Judge/Executive Charlie Castlen is inviting local students to submit their original artwork demonstrating why they love Daviess County! The submission deadline…
Fire Department Golf Scramble Supports Christmas Wish
The 10th Annual Christmas Wish Golf Scramble is underway at Ben Hawes Golf Course and Park. Firefighter Will McCrady says 32 teams are participating in the fundraising event, with a live auction to follow the scramble.…
Poll Workers Needed for General Election
The Daviess County Clerk’s Office is seeking additional poll workers for the General Election on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Eligibility requirements include being at least 18 years of age and a registered voter in Daviess County. …
Video: Lawn Mower Fire Safety
Keep your lawn mower clean and allow the engine to cool before storing to reduce the risk of a fire. The Daviess County Fire Department has responded to at least five structure fires this year that…
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