DAVIESS COUNTY, Ky. (WFIE) - In Owensboro, a new candidate entered the race to be the next Judge Executive for Daviess County.

Kuegel is a fourth-generation farmer who has worked the land in Western Daviess County for over five decades.

Throughout his career he has served on multiple county boards.

Despite the event not being open to the public, many gathered to show their support.

Kuegel says he wants to be proud to live in Daviess County again.

“I want us to have a area that we shine, that we we’re able to keep the trash picked up off the street and take pride in our community, brag about our community,” Kuegel says. “I want that pride to come back to Owensboro and Daviess County.”

Kuegel also says there are many opportunities passing by and he hopes he can bring new leadership to

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