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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
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Owensboro City Commission agenda, May 20, 2025
At its meeting 4 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall, the Owensboro City Commission will consider the following: • Recognize retiring Bus Driver Shellene Davie. • Proclaim Older Americans Month. • Proclaim Emergency Medical Services Week • Receive an Occupational Tax overview from Dana Coomes, Occupational Tax Administrator. • Receive a presentation on fire department water rescue response and capabilities and training from Battalion Chief Jason Pickrell and and Lt. Johnston, Owensboro Fire Department. • Review city projects list. • Consider board appointments. • Consider approving an ordinance changing Taylor Avenue to Kamuf Way. • Consider approving an ordinance repealing Ordinance 2-2019 and adopting the Daviess Fiscal Court countywide animal control ordinance. • Hold first reading of an ordinance for the fiscal year 2025-26 city budget. • Hold first reading of an ordinance establishing the compensation for city employees and non-elected city officers. • Hold first reading of an ordinance amending the 2024-25 city budget to include $600,000 to purchase property (Colonel House Motel); to appropriate $400,000 for cold food storage; for construction of bus shelters; to provide a $375,00 incentive payment to TS Enterprises; and to transfer $462,000 to the Debt Service Fund. • Consider approving a municipal order adopting the 2025-29 city consolidated plan and the 2025-26 action plan for Community Development Block Grant, and Home Investment Partnership Funds. • Consider new hires and promotions. • Go into closed session to discuss future property acquisition or sale of property under KRS 61.810(1)(b).
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
OFD back home after helping Eastern Kentucky flood operations
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEHT) – The gear is unloaded and search and rescue boats scrubbed clean after Owensboro firefighters help eastern Kentucky residents affected by recent flooding. Lieutenant Ted Johnston was a part of a team that initially arrived in Hazard, Kentucky. The Owensboro Fire Department (OFD) was eventually stationed in Martin County, Kentucky to assist in water rescue operations. 'I mean the water was rising incredibly fast,' recalls Lt. Johnston. 'It took us a while to find the route to where we were supposed to be going because every way we went was blocked off by water.' Johnston says his team battled hazardous conditions, including low-hanging power lines due to the high water levels, making reaching flooded residential areas challenging. 'The water was at incredible levels,' says Lt. Johnston. 'The local fire chief that we were with said he hadn't seen it that bad there since '77 when they had flooding.' Snow plows and emergency crews ready for Tri-State Winter Storm Outside of flooding, accumulating snowfall proved challenging as well. 'The temperatures were dropping,' explains Lt. Johnston, 'and just making sure you have enough dry clothes. All of our members do have dry suits, but they get leaks and you're not always wearing that suit if you're not doing water operations. So just really making sure you got the clothing you need and be able to kind of adjust to the weather.' Lt. Johnston says each disaster is unique, but also valuable, when it comes to being better prepared for the next one. He also believes helping others in need is simply the right thing to do. 'There's going to be a time where we need help here, so we're going to offer our help anywhere that we need,' says Lt. Johnston. OFD back home after helping Eastern Kentucky flood operations Gibson Southern Students use iRacing to fuel their future Rolling lane closures signal continued I-69 ORX progress Newburgh sites collect 145 tons of ice storm debris Gov. Braun brings property tax bill discussion to Evansville Eyewitness News. Everywhere you are. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-02-2025
- General
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Owensboro Fire Department recognizes nine in annual awards
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEHT) — The Owensboro Fire Department takes time from its busy schedule to recognize those for their service over the past year. Some call them real-life superheroes. Nine from OFD take the podium and are acknowledged. After reflecting on about 6,700 responses over the year, colleagues nominate and vote on their recipients. 'I'm proud of all of the nominees, and I think all the folks who are going to be getting these awards truly deserve that,' Chief James Howard says. Those recipients include Firefighter Jake Aull. He sprung into action while attending a conference at Bally's Evansville in November. A driver and vehicle drove off the parking garage just before Thanksgiving and punctured the center's roof. After Chief Howard reads what recipients' peers have to say, the awardees make their remarks. 'When there's danger, instinct kicked in just like any other firefighter would do. It's in our nature,' Firefighter Aull says. One-by-one, firefighters are named, like Firefighters Nate Cunningham and Kendall Lashbrook who tie for 'Rookie of the Year.' Firefighter Cunningham says the sheer adrenaline rush when running out to a fire, including one on Monroe Avenue in June, has been memorable. 'I was pretty new at the time. So, that one stands out probably the most just because of the way I felt that day,' Firefighter Cunningham says. Last to be announced, administrative aide Carla Shelton earns the Vanguard Award, which is given to the person making the most impact. 'I just want to thank everyone for this award. I don't think I deserve it at all. I am simply a worker bee buzzing around behind the scenes of the department filled with superheroes,' Shelton says. When asked whether he agrees being a 'superhero,' Firefighter Cunningham says, 'Oh, no. We're just people doing our job at the end of the day. We just have the best job in the world.' This is a list of all the awards recipients: Letters of Commendation Firefighter Jake Aull Engineer Bobby Glenn Rookie of the Year Firefighter Nate Cunningham (t) Firefighter Kendall Lashbrook (t) EMS Responder of the Year Firefighter/Paramedic Colby Smith (second year in a row for him) Firefighter of the Year Firefighter Victor Schutzius Engineer of the Year Engineer Bobby Glenn Officer of the Year Lieutenant Chad Johnson Health and Safety Award Firefighter Damon Brandle Vanguard Award Administrative Aide Carla Shelton Owensboro Fire Department recognizes nine in annual awards Volunteers build dozens of beds for Evansville children INDOT working to reduce severe crashes with speed feedback signs Fort Branch resident fundraising for state historical marker at local Union Army camp Volleyball tournament draws thousands to Madisonville Eyewitness News. Everywhere you are. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
