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.…
Making Compost at the Daviess County Landfill
The Solid Waste Department is taking advantage of great weather this week to produce more compost at the Landfill. It's a process that starts in the fall, when the City of Owensboro collects the leaves in…
STAND Against Child Abuse
The STAND Against Child Abuse is Friday, April 14 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the front lawn of Kentucky Wesleyan College.
Angels on the Airwaves: Recognizing 911 Dispatchers
April 9-15 is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. 9-1-1 dispatchers are unsung heroes, providing the first line of assistance in an emergency and a vital resource for other first responders. Amanda Lytle has served 22 years…
Project Lifesaver: Bringing Loved Ones Home
The Daviess County Fire Department is the coordinating agency for Project Lifesaver, a search and rescue program operated internationally by public safety agencies. Project Lifesaver is designed to protect and quickly locate individuals who are prone…
Kickoff Held for Operation Community Cleanup
The Issac Sterett Adventure Foundation held a kick-off event for Operation Community Cleanup. “We had noticed an increasing amount of trash and roadside litter in our community,” said Board Member Kyle Aud. “We started talking about…
Public Works Completing Roadway Resurfacing Projects
Nannie Belle Loop is being resurfaced on Thursday, March 30 by a contractor for Daviess County Public Works. This stretch of Old Highway 144 runs between Jones Road and KY-144 near Thruston in eastern Daviess County.…
Lt. Governor Awards Grant Funding to Daviess County
Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman traveled to Daviess County to announce nearly $7 million in grant awards. The funding will support law enforcement, water infrastructure, and a highway resurfacing project. Hydrant Project Daviess County Fiscal Court $1.17…
Public Meeting Held for Reconstruction of Thruston Dermont Road
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet held a public meeting to discuss the proposed reconstruction of Thruston Dermont Road (KY-1456). Both alternates call for a three-lane highway between KY-54 and Hayden Road. Residents were asked if they preferred…
Board of Elections Inspects Voting Machines for Primary
The Daviess County Board Of Elections inspects the voting machines ahead of the Primary on May 16, 2023. There will be 14 voting centers on Election Day. New locations include the Owensboro Sportscenter, H.L. Neblett Community…
Technical Rope Rescue Training
Local first responders participate in a technical rescue exercise at the Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport. Firefighters utilized ropes to reach a second story window in the training tower, before dropping down into a confined manhole to…
Adopting a Rescue Dog
From Rescue to Home, what to expect when adopting a pet at the Daviess County Animal Shelter! Kristi Harrison and Sue Ann Devine introduce us to Cooper and share his adoption story. Remember that every dog…
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