Bring your kids to learn about archery, firearm and ATV safety, identifying animal tracks, reptiles, and more. Take A Kid Outdoors Day is Saturday, August 27 at the Daviess County Gun Club in Maceo. Registration begins…
Owensboro HydroFair Set for August 19-21
Hydroplane racing returns to the Owensboro riverfront this weekend! Teams from around the world will compete in six different classes, including the Grand Prix. Tim Ross is Director of Public Events for the City of Owensboro…
Video: Empowerment Academy Construction
The Empowerment Academy, Inc. is seeking additional funding to complete a long-term housing facility for homeless youth. It's essential for the community, as students require access to basic necessities and life-skills training to succeed in their…
LIHEAP Summer Cooling Program
Audubon Area Community Services, Inc. is now accepting applications for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Cooling Program: Subsidy and Crisis components. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis through September 30,…
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…
988 Crisis Lifeline
988 is a new three-digit dialing code that routes callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected with a mental health professional to receive support and…
New Pickleball Courts Open at Yellow Creek Park
Daviess County Parks & Recreation celebrates the opening of six newly renovated pickleball courts at Yellow Creek Park. Commissioner Charlie Castlen and Parks Board Chair Lewis Jean attended the ribbon cutting event on Saturday, July 16.…
Dedication Held for Spay Neuter Clinic
Daviess County Animal Care & Control celebrated the opening of the Spay Neuter Clinic, a 1,900 sq. ft. addition to the existing Animal Shelter on Highway 81. “Our Spay Neuter Clinic serves non-profits and the animals…
Reentry Success Program
The Daviess County Detention Center is working with Owensboro Community & Technical College to provide workforce skills training for inmates. The Reentry Success Program will provide an opportunity to acquire critical skills for employment in manufacturing…
High Angle Rope Rescue Training
The Daviess County Fire Department participates in a joint training with the Henderson Fire Department. High Angle Rope Rescue involves terrain with a slope of 60 degrees or greater. In these scenarios, firefighters rely entirely on…
Video: Forcible Entry Training
When firefighters respond to an emergency, they never know if the house will be locked or unlocked. The Daviess County Fire Department participates in Forcible Entry Training, demonstrating different ways to gain access while minimizing damage…
All-American Fourth of July
Join the City of Owensboro for the All-American Fourth of July celebration on Independence Day! Fireworks will be visible from four locations around the city, including the riverfront at Smothers Park. Public Events Director Tim Ross…

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