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…
DCPS Summer Feeding Program
Daviess County Public Schools will be providing meals to children and youth as part of the Summer Feeding Program. The district has launched "Friday Fun Days," which alternate between the two stationary meal sites at Sorgho…
Video: Animal Shelter at KBA Convention
The Kentucky Bar Association held its annual meeting at the Owensboro Convention Center. This year marks the return of the Puppy Pit. It's a chance for conference attendees to rest and relax with dogs and cats…
Park Clean Up
The Engineering Department at the City of Owensboro is coordinating a park clean-up with Daviess County Fiscal Court. Join us on Saturday, June 11 at Yellow Creek Park. The park clean up begins at 9 a.m.…
Online Shelter & Ballfield Reservations
(Owensboro) – Daviess County Parks & Recreation has started accepting online reservations for ballfields and covered picnic shelters. To reserve a space, visit daviessky.org and select park reservations. First-time users will need to set up an…
Video: Impact of Sports Tourism
Join Dave Kirk, Ross Leigh, and Bryson Morrow for a discussion about sports tourism in Owensboro. It's already tournament season for staff at Panther Creek Park and Jack C. Fisher Park. Learn how the facilities are…
Paper Shredding Collection
Daviess County Fiscal Court and the City of Owensboro are hosting a FREE Paper Shredding Collection Event. Bring old files, receipts, canceled checks, and tax forms to the Owensboro SportsCenter on Friday, April 1 from 10…
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