The Daviess County Fire Department has reached a significant milestone, achieving a Class 4 ISO rating that could result in lower insurance premiums for local residents. The Insurance Services Office (ISO) evaluates the quality of public…
New Public Safety Facility Proposed on U.S. 231
Daviess County Fiscal Court has approved a contract with Brandstetter Carroll, Inc. for the design of a new public safety facility. The facility would contain a third centrally located fire station on county-owned property at U.S.…
Masonville Fire Department Selected for Good Neighbor Safety Program
Masonville Fire Department will receive a $10,000 grant through the State Farm Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program. The funding will be used to purchase new turnout gear to keep firefighters safe while serving the community. Masonville…
Fire Department Receives Ice Commander Rescue Suit
The Daviess County Fire Department has acquired new Ice Commander Rescue Suits from Mustang Survival. The rescue suits are completely waterproof with a watertight hood, integrated gloves, and attached boots. A zip-in buoyancy liner provides protection…
Golf Scramble Raising Funds for Christmas Wish
The 11th annual Christmas Wish Golf Scramble is set for Friday, September 6th at Ben Hawes Golf Course in Owensboro. All proceeds from this event will help to provide Christmas gifts and meals to families in…
Fire Department Highlights Farming Safety
The Daviess County Fire Department has a safety message for farmers and the general public. Inspector/Investigator Keith Hurm highlights application equipment, a bush hog, and a dual wheel tractor from H&R Agri-Power. Drivers may encounter a…
Save Our Summer Blood Donor Campaign Success
The Western Kentucky Regional Blood Center collected 207 total blood donations during the Save Our Summer (S.O.S.) campaign. Congratulations to the Daviess County Fire Department on the first-place finish! While this event is a huge head…
Stanley Fire Department Receives Grant to Upgrade Station
The Stanley Volunteer Fire Department has been selected as part of the 2024 Lowe’s Hometowns program. The $35,000 grant award will be used to update the training area of the fire station. The department will replace…
Fire Department Stressing Firework Safety Ahead of Holiday
With Independence Day approaching, the Daviess County Fire Department is pushing safety regarding the use of fireworks. Inspector/Investigator Keith Hurm provides an update from MAD Fireworks-Owensboro at the tent off KY-54 near Alvey Park Drive West.…
Save Our Summer Blood Drive
The Western Kentucky Regional Blood Center is asking for donors to step up in a big way next week. Save Our Summer (S.O.S.) is an annual event to prepare for increased blood needs during the summer…
Citizens Academy at Daviess County Fire Department
The Daviess County Fire Department hosted Week 5 of the Citizens Academy for the Daviess County Sheriff's Office. Fire Chief Jeremy Smith said the presentation covered the Advanced Life Support program, fire investigations, Project Lifesaver, high…
Proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week
Judge/Executive Charlie Castlen presented a proclamation to Owensboro Health on the 50th anniversary of Emergency Medical Services Week. Emergency medical services has grown to fill a gap by providing important out-of-hospital care, including preventative medicine for…
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