Daviess County

New Date Set for Glover Cary Bridge Reopening

OWENSBORO, Ky. (October 21, 2025) – The Blue Bridge in Owensboro is expected to remain closed until January as repairs continue. The contractor repairing the Glover Cary Bridge – also called the Blue Bridge – in Owensboro has notified the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet that it will be January 16 before enough work is complete to […]

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KSP Investigating Fatal Collision in Daviess County

Owensboro, Ky. (October 14, 2025) – Kentucky State Police Post 16 in Henderson is investigating a fatal collision that occurred Tuesday evening on Carter Road in Owensboro. At approximately 8:42 p.m. Tuesday, a trooper patrolling Carter Road notified Post 16 Dispatch that he had located a collision on Carter Road near the U.S. 60 Bypass

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QPR Training Scheduled for May 30 at The Gathering Pointe as Part of Mental Health Awareness Month

In response to a recent uptick in suicide deaths in Daviess County, RiverValley Behavioral Health will host a free QPR Suicide Prevention Training for the community on Thursday, May 30, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at The Gathering  Pointe, located at 400 East 4 Street in Owensboro. QPR, which stands for Question, Persuade, Refer, is

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Extended Lane Reduction Planned on WK Green River Bridges

Width reduction and lower speed limits expected MADISONVILLE, Ky. (March 5, 2025) – A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to begin a bridge rehabilitation project on the two Green River bridges on the Western Kentucky Parkway next week. The project will result in extended lane closures and width restrictions until late summer. Intech Contracting, LLC

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Gov. Beshear: UniFirst Expanding Owensboro Operations With Nearly $28 Million Investment

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 29, 2025) – UniFirst Corp. will expand its existing facility in Owensboro with a nearly $28 million investment. UniFirst Corp. is a North American leader in providing customized business uniform programs, facility service products and first aid and safety services. “The commonwealth’s manufacturing industry continues to grow, leading the way for our

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KYTC District 2 skeleton crews working overnight in Union, Henderson and Webster

Snow and ice workers will remain on standby in most counties MADISONVILLE, Ky. (Jan. 6, 2025) – After nearly two days of around the clock work to treat and clear roadways across Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 2, activities in most counties will be scaling back during the overnight hours as winter precipitation moves out of the region.

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Quilts, Cars and Guitars

Highlighting “the real America and true Kentucky hospitality” on the Road to 250 HENDERSON, KY (December 19, 2024) – As America is gearing up to celebrate its 250th birthday in 2026, the tourism offices from Bowling Green, Henderson, Owensboro, Paducah and Edmonson County have creatively combined forces to encourage visitation to Western Kentucky, under the

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Kenergy to Host Member Appreciation Day October 16th

Kenergy invites all members to attend our annual Member Appreciation Day on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Members can visit the location closest to them and receive a free lunch including a sandwich, chips, cookie, and water along with a free bucket, light bulb, and night light while supplies last.

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U.S. 60 Ramp Resurfacing Continues in Owensboro

Ramps at KY 54 and KY 603 to be blocked one at a time MADISONVILLE, Ky. (Oct. 9, 2024) – A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is continuing temporary ramp blockages on U.S. 60 in Daviess County this week to accommodate an ongoing resurfacing project. For the next three to four days, crews will pave on and

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Local district judge learns about new interlock ignition law at annual District Judges College

Some local district court judges recently got a refresher on handling DUI cases and other matters at the 2016 District Judges College at Lake Cumberland State Resort Park in Jamestown.

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Daviess Co. Coroner’s Office releases name of man struck and killed by truck

The name has been released of the man hit and killed while working in Daviess County Thursday morning.

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OPD: Four juveniles charged with vehicle thefts, residential burglary

Four male juveniles have been charged in connection to three vehicle thefts, a residential burglary and other crimes in Owensboro.

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Closure on KY 1831/Wrights Landing Rd in DAVIESS County on TUE & WED, OCT 11 & 12

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to close a section of KY 1831 in Daviess County on Tuesday & Wednesday, October 11 & 12, 2016.

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