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…
KY-54 Widening Project
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet provides an update on the Highway 54 widening project. The first section will be seven lanes wide (three lanes in each direction) with a center turn lane, curb & gutter, and a…
Fiscal Court Approves Contract for Broadband Expansion
Daviess County Fiscal Court has approved a contract with Conexon, LLC for the delivery of fiber-optic high speed internet service. Assistant Treasurer Jordan Johnson said the project will be completed within 18 months and serve 15,000…
Video: Transition of Driver Licensing
In Daviess County, driver licensing has transitioned to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. Apply for a REAL ID, standard driver's license, learner permit, commercial driver’s license, or state ID card at the KYTC Regional Office. The office…
Fairview Drive Widening Project
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is seeking public feedback on the proposed widening project for Fairview Drive. The project would extend from the Highway 54 corridor to Settles Road, with the goal of improving traffic flow…
Fairview Drive Meeting Rescheduled
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has rescheduled a public meeting for the proposed widening project on Fairview Drive, between Settles Road and Highway 54. The meeting will be held on Thursday, September 23rd from 6 p.m.…
Transition of Driver Licensing
All in-person driver licensing services will shift to the KYTC Regional Office on September 27th. Daviess County residents may renew or apply for a REAL ID, standard driver's license, learner permit, commercial driver license (CDL), or…
Postponed: Fairview Drive Meeting
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will postpone a planned public meeting on the Fairview Drive widening project. KYTC District 2 released the following statement: Due to staffing shortages caused by COVID -19, the public meeting scheduled for…
KYTC: Outer Loop Not Feasible At This Time
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet released the following statement regarding the Owensboro Outer Loop Feasibility Study. A more detailed report will be made available in the fall. (July 22, 2021) – The project team consisting of the…
Meeting Recap: Dust Bowl Week Proclamation
Judge-Executive Al Mattingly proclaimed July 16-24 as ‘Dust Bowl Week’ in Daviess County. The 48th annual basketball tournament will be held at Kendall – Perkins Park. More Information: https://owensborodustbowl.org/ Fire Tower at Panther Creek Park Gardner…
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…
Improving access to REAL ID credentials in Daviess County
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) will open a permanent Regional Driver Licensing office in Daviess County to administer REAL ID-compliant credentials. Judge-Executive Al Mattingly and State Representative Suzanne Miles discussed the move in a recent interview…

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