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Lewisport City Council reviews finances, progress on regional water plant
By Jennifer Wimmer The Lewisport City Council met Thursday, June 18 and heard an audit presentation from certified public accountant Jennifer Estes, who reported another positive audit for the city. Estes said overall cash decreased, but debt declined by a greater amount, leaving the city in a positive position. She reported no significant findings and…
Read MoreState data show increase in registered offenders in Daviess County
The number of registered sex offenders in Daviess County has increased by more than 50% in recent years, according to data from the Kentucky State Police Sex Offender Registry. State records indicate that the rise has outpaced overall population growth. Totals in Daviess County are also higher than those reported in some of Kentucky’s larger…
Read MoreOvernight storms rake Hawesville, Lewisport as tornado outbreak rocks region
By Jennifer Wimmer Hancock County residents woke Monday to power outages, downed trees and scattered debris after violent storms swept through late Sunday as a tornado outbreak unfolded across the Ohio Valley. A line of severe thunderstorms moved in late in the evening, with radar showing a warned storm tracking along the river corridor and…
Read MoreYoung child struck by vehicle in Lewisport; investigation ongoing
By Jennifer Wimmer An 18-month-old child was struck by a vehicle Sunday afternoon in Lewisport, prompting a multi-agency emergency response and an ongoing investigation by Kentucky State Police. Deputies with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office responded around 1:40 p.m. June 21 to the 900 block of Fourth Street, near the Poplar Grove Court parking lot.…
Read MoreHeartland Villa Cruise-In and Fireworks Fundraiser
By Jennifer Wimmer Mark your calendars for a family-friendly fundraiser Saturday, July 11, at Heartland Villa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Lewisport. The Cruise-In and Fireworks event will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., with proceeds benefiting the 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer’s. All vehicles are welcome to this year’s cruise-in, which will feature face painting, music, fireworks…
Read MoreChad Gregory named Person of the Year at Chamber Dinner
By Jennifer Wimmer The annual Hancock County Chamber of Commerce Dinner was held Tuesday, June 9, at the Lewisport Community Center, where Lewisport Mayor Chad Gregory was honored as Person of the Year. Other awards presented during the evening went to Aimee Lyday as Citizen of the Year, Hancock County Farm Supply as Business of…
Read MoreLocal athletes headed to Minneapolis for Special Olympics USA Games
Sixteen area athletes, coaches and Unified partners from the Owensboro area — including several with Hancock County ties — are headed to Minneapolis for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, with opening ceremonies set for June 20. Opening ceremonies are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Eastern June 20 at the University of Minnesota and will be…
Read MoreFormer North Hancock Elementary School Employee Charged with Sexual Abuse
Content Warning: This story contains references to sexual abuse and trauma. Reader discretion is advised. A Hawesville woman is accused of subjecting another individual adult with an intellectual disability to sexual contact by sending nude photos of the individual to a man online, according to a Kentucky State Police affidavit and court records. Tanis Lewko,…
Read MoreUSDA programs assist Hancock, Daviess farmers with construction, reporting and specialty crop aid
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is reminding Hancock and Daviess County farmers and landowners about several Farm Service Agency programs that support farm ownership and construction, crop acreage reporting, commodity safety net coverage, specialty crop assistance and local office access and committee meetings. FSA’s Direct Farm Ownership loans can be used not only to purchase…
Read MoreNew RiverValley therapist focuses on hope, inclusion in Hancock County
By Jennifer Wimmer RiverValley Behavioral Health has added a new outpatient therapist serving children, adolescents and families in Hancock County. Mary Johnson, a licensed professional counseling associate, began seeing clients June 1 at the organization’s clinic in Lewisport. Johnson brings a multimodal approach to her work, tailoring care to each individual’s needs. She works with…
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