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Two people injured after train hits vehicle
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Two people were hurt Saturday when a train hit a vehicle in Daviess County. Officials with the Daviess County Sheriff’s office say it happened in the 8400 block of highway 2830 near Maceo. They also say two people were taken to the hospital with minor injuries. Officials say the vehicle was […]
Daviess County Arrest Report
Brian Miguel Rodriguez, 26, of Washington, was arrested on a count of Domestic Battery in the presence of a minor. No bond was set. Jose Adilson Dubon-Guardado, 21, of Washington, was arrested on counts of Domestic Battery and Invasion of Privacy. No bond was set. Shawn Morning, 31, of Livermore,...
Madisonville-NH tops DC boys soccer 4-0
Daviess County gave up three goals in the second half and fell 4-0 to Madisonville-North Hopkins on Tuesday at Panther Field. Nash Tapp scored first for Madisonville-North Hopkins in the 21st minute on a follow of a direct kick. Dominic Blandford scored in the 44th minute for a 2-0 M-NH lead. Eli Redpath scored on a takeaway in the 62nd minute for a 3-0 lead. Reuben Lutz scored the final goal ...
Daviess County voter registrations flip to GOP
It’s unofficially official: Republicans now make up the majority of registered voters in Daviess County. The Secretary of State’s office releases updated registration numbers monthly, with the official report through July showing 35,173 Democrats and 35,168 Republicans. But according to up-to-date numbers from Daviess County Clerk Leslie McCarty — which are unofficial — as of Tuesday morning ...
Animal welfare advocates question direction Fiscal Court looking with shelter
Daviess Fiscal Court has held meetings with the leaders of area animal welfare nonprofits and rescues to discuss the potential of creating a nonprofit group to assume responsibility for the operation of Daviess County Animal Care and Control. While Daviess County has a number of nonprofits working to care for animals, there is real concern among many of the stakeholders as to whether the plan ...
Kentucky man who played same lottery numbers for a decade finally wins big
A Kentucky man has been playing the same lottery numbers for 10 years, this time it won him $225,000. Related video above: Stolen lottery ticket returned to winner. A Daviess County man finally hit it big by using his faithful lottery numbers. The man, who wishes to stay anonymous, won...
No one seriously hurt after train hits car in Daviess Co.
DAVIESS CO., Ky. (WFIE) - Two people were taken to the hospital or minor injuries after a train accident Saturday afternoon in east Daviess County. Sheriff Brady Youngman says it happened around 1:15 p.m. in the 8400 block of Highway 2830 near Maceo. We’re told the car was coming out...
Lady Panthers draw with Boyle
The Daviess County High School girls’ soccer team overcame a two-goal deficit in the second half to force a 2-2 draw with Boyle County during the DC Classic on Friday at Deer Park’s Panther Field. The Lady Panthers (1-0-1) finally struck when senior striker Kate McCain got free on a breakaway before putting in a left-footed shot into the bottom right corner of the net with 18:20 left to play. ...
COVID helped make Donahue successful
They say it’s an ill wind that blows nobody good. The coronavirus pandemic was an ill wind that severely damaged the world’s economy. But it blew good times for Wes Donahue’s Premier Home Inspection. He had been working at Swedish Match for about 13 years in 2019 and selling real estate on the side. “I noticed that I had a knack for inspections,” Donahue said. “I was always pointing out ...
Bruce Michael Howard
Bruce Michael Howard, 61, of Utica passed away Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Daviess County native was born Dec. 8, 1962, as one of nine children to the late John Coy Howard and Mary Wedding Howard. Bruce graduated from Daviess County High School, class of 1984. He loved NASCAR and was a big Darrell Waltrip fan. Bruce not only enjoyed tractor pulls but participated in them. He had a great memory, never forgetting a face, and making everyone feel like they were his best friend.
Sheriff releases name of man killed in Gateway Drive shooting
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Daviess County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of a person killed in a shooting in Owensboro earlier this week. Authorities were dispatched to the 4300 block of Gateway Drive on Wednesday night after a 911 caller reported that a person had been shot. Upon arrival at the scene, sheriff’s […]
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