Celebrate the 4th of July safely with these tips from the Daviess County Sheriff's Office. Fireworks cannot be used within 200 ft. of cars, homes or people. You must be 18-years-old to purchase or sell fireworks…
Video: Tour of Grimes Avenue Transfer Station
Where does your trash go after it leaves your home? In Owensboro, the first stop is likely the Grimes Avenue Transfer Station. Garbage trucks deposit waste that is hauled to the Landfill for final disposal. The…
Fiscal Court among partners for Owensboro Indoor Sports
Daviess County Fiscal Court has approved a joint agreement to help fund the new portable sports floor at the Owensboro Convention Center. “What we are here today to approve…started as an idea from one of the…
Fill Dirt Available For Sale at Transfer Station
Daviess County Fiscal Court would like to announce that fill dirt is available for sale at the Transfer Station in Owensboro. A small load (e.g. pickup truck) is $10, and a large load (e.g. dump truck)…
County Treasurer reports clean audit for Fiscal Court
Daviess County Fiscal Court received a clean annual audit report from the state. “All of them money is where it is supposed to be, all of the bank accounts reconciled, all of the reports were filed…
Spray Parks to open for Memorial Day weekend
County-operated spray parks will open for the season on Saturday, May 29th. “Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer,” said Ross Leigh, Director of Parks & Recreation. “We are thrilled to welcome families back…
Memorial Day observances planned in Daviess County
Memorial Day is an annual observance to honor men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Daviess County residents are encouraged to attend one of these events, in remembrance of those who made…
KYTC outlines repair work on secondary highways
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) will resurface two rural secondary highways and repair a box culvert, if funds allow in the next fiscal year. KYTC Engineer Jason Ward outlined the three projects in a presentation to…
ROMP Festival
Celebrating its 17th year, ROMP Festival will return on September 15-18 at Yellow Creek Park. Presented by The Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum, ROMP will feature an exciting lineup of talent. Performers include: Bruce…
Lineup Announced for ROMP Bluegrass Festival
The Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum has announced the lineup for ROMP. Celebrating its 17th year, the festival returns to Yellow Creek Park on September 15-18. Performers include: Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers, Robert…
Video: Treasurer on Budget Outlook
Daviess County Fiscal Court held a budget work session on Tuesday, April 27. Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the County remains in good financial standing and continues to deliver essential services. County Treasurer Jim…
Meeting Recap: Fiscal Court considers zoning change
Daviess County Fiscal Court will consider whether to amend a zoning classification for 2116 Daniels Lane. On February 11th, the Owensboro Metropolitan Planning Commission (OMPC) voted 7-2 in favor of the zoning change, from R-1A Single…
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