Daviess County will apply for utility relief funds under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) CARES Program. The Green River Area Development District (GRADD) will administer the application on behalf of the Fiscal Court. The funding…
Road crews battle snowfall, frigid temperatures
Additional snowfall has made for slippery road conditions. Be careful if you have to travel. “We are hearing reports of anywhere from 2 to 5 inches of snow,” said County Engineer Mark Brasher. “Those roads that…
Prepare for extremely cold weather, slick travel conditions
Accumulating snowfall has ended across the region, but many roads remain snow covered. “We didn’t get as much snow as they predicted,” said Major Barry Smith of the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office. “However, all roads are…
Icy conditions, extremely cold weather expected
The National Weather Service has cancelled an Ice Storm Warning for Daviess County. However, roads remain slick and hazardous due to significant ice accumulation overnight. The sheriff’s office and road department have asked people to avoid…
Panel Discussion on Homelessness, White Flag
Conversation: Facing Homelessness in Daviess County A discussion on homelessness in Owensboro - Daviess County with Judge-Executive Al Mattingly, Owensboro Mayor Tom Watson, EMA Director Andy Ball, and Harry Pedigo with St. Benedict's Shelter and…
Fish & Wildlife stocks rainbow trout at county parks
On Tuesday, February 2nd, the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) added 750 rainbow trout to each of the lakes at Panther Creek Park and Yellow Creek Park. Both parks participate in the Fishing…
Fiscal Court set to reduce insurance tax
The Daviess County Fiscal Court had the first reading of an ordinance to lower the insurance premium license fee. “The current insurance premium rate for Daviess County is 8.9 percent,” explained Treasurer Jim Hendrix. “It consists…
Winter Weather Advisory
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Western Kentucky until 10 p.m. Wednesday. Slick roads and hazardous driving conditions are expected for the evening commute, with snowfall totals of 1 to 2…
Staging Event for P25 Digital Radio System
Earlier this month, Daviess County officials attended a staging event for the new P25 digital radio system at Motorola’s corporate headquarters. It was an opportunity for first responders to see how the tower equipment will operate…
Video: How to Obtain a REAL ID Credential
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has opened a permanent Regional Driver Licensing Office at the Daviess County Operations Center. “The new Owensboro office expands an important customer service,” said KYTC Secretary Jim Gray. “But we are…
White Flag Warming Center
According to the National Weather Service, White Flag criteria (15ºF or lower air temperature and/or wind chill) will likely be met Friday night (January 22, 2021). The Daniel Pitino (501 Walnut St, Owensboro, KY) and St.…
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