Counties in the News highlights stories and developments about Kentucky's counties. From county government initiatives to economic progress and community events, here's a roundup of counties making headlines this week.
Week of March 2, 2026
Sheriff’s office partners with circuit clerk to facilitate understanding & obtaining an EPO/DVO
In partnership with the Jackson County Circuit Clerk’s Office, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office has received physical printout copies of a step-by-step guide documenting and explaining the process of petitioning an Emergency Protective Order/Domestic Violence Order.
National Weather Service says ‘coding issue’ to blame for false tornado warning
As part of Kentucky’s Severe Weather Awareness Week, Kentucky held a statewide tornado drill at 10:07 am Wednesday morning.
However, many people in southern and eastern Kentucky were alerted for an actual tornado warning.
Read more from WKYT
Warren County considers animal control ordinance
A new animal control ordinance may be on the way to Warren County after magistrates on Thursday were presented with a proposal that would place guidelines on the handling of pets and animals which, if adopted, would be the first animal control ordinance in Warren County government history.
Read more from the Daily News
Donations, support help senior center continue to grow
The Owen County Senior Center continues to grow as a vital gathering place for local seniors, offering far more than its name suggests.
Read more from the News-Herald
Ribbon cutting held for two flood relief homes
The Floyd County Fiscal Court, along with Frontier Housing Inc. and Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman, celebrated the completion of two newly-built homes at New Hope Estates near Prestonsburg.
Read more from the Floyd County Chronicle
Daviess County making progress on drainage issues
Daviess Fiscal Court continues working toward solutions to the drainage problems associated with Panther Creek, and it recently got its best look at the waterways’ major issues.
Read more from the Messenger-Inquirer
Craycraft named interim Clark County Judge-Executive
Steve Craycraft, appointed a magistrate of the Clark County Fiscal Court in 2022, has been named interim Judge-Executive in the immediate aftermath of former Judge-Executive Les Yates' resignation.
Read more from the Winchester Sun
Week of Feb. 23, 2026
Crittenden officials, jailer discuss House Bill 557
Jailer Athena Hayes discussed struggles with the local detention center — some of which are financial woes shared by many throughout the state — during Thursday’s Crittenden County Fiscal Court meeting.
LTADD board urges passage of HB 557 to relieve growing county jail financial burdens
The Lincoln Trail Area Development District (LTADD) Board of Directors officially adopted a resolution at its Feb. 18 meeting calling on the Kentucky General Assembly to pass House Bill 557.
Read more from Kentucky Standard
Pike County commissioners vote to pull out of controversial landfill contract
A controversial contract between Pike County and a private landfill company could soon be severed after officials voted Tuesday night to rescind the agreement.
Read more from WYMT
Kenton County considers PILOT for industrial project in Covington, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, Kenton County is considering approving a payment in lieu of taxes for an industrial project in Covington.
Read more from Link NKY
Kentucky AG clears Oldham County officials of bribery, corruption in proposed data center probe
A state investigation found no wrongdoing after allegations of bribery and corruption surrounding a proposed data center in Oldham County.
Read more from WDRB
McCracken County Sheriff's Office tees up for city golf cart ordinance
As Paducah prepares to implement an ordinance allowing golf carts to operate on city roads, the McCracken County Sheriff's Office clarified the ordinance's limits and the agency's role in it.
Read more from WPSD
Week of Feb. 16, 2026
Data center debate draws hundreds to meeting in Mercer County
The Mercer County Fairgrounds were overflowing with cars and people on a mild evening in February.
Marshall County discusses jail funding, park vandalism
A recent act of vandalism and a resolution regarding a proposed change to the relationship between county jails and the state department of corrections held the focus of the Marshall County Fiscal Court during the Feb. 17 meeting.
Read more from the Tribune-Courier
Calloway County Fiscal Court credits county workers, volunteers for winter storm recovery
The Calloway County Fiscal Court recognized the county road department and all emergency agencies at its monthly meeting Wednesday for the work they did to help the community get through the recent winter storm.
Read more from the Murray Ledger
In Our View: Yes on House Bill 557
At the conclusion of the Boyd County Fiscal Court meeting, Judge/Executive Eric Chaney gave a long and passionate speech about the state’s policy on inmates in local county jails.
Read more from the Daily Independent
Two long-held inmates highlight county jail cost crisis
Fiscal courts and county jails across the Commonwealth are struggling to meet the rising costs of housing inmates.
Read more from the Adair Voice
State Supreme Court hears argument in Whitley County contract dispute
The Kentucky Supreme Court heard oral arguments last Thursday in a dispute between King Crete Drillings Inc. and the Whitley County Fiscal Court over whether counties in this commonwealth are protected by sovereign immunity in contract disputes.
Read more from the Times-Tribune
Week of Feb. 9, 2026
Fiscal court to hold upcoming meeting at Russell County High School
Russell County Judge/Executive Randy Marcum said it’s a unique way to give high school students the opportunity to see how the county government operates.
'Much-needed project' will help first responders in Greenup County
Greenup County Judge-Executive Bobby Hall announced the construction of a public safety building at the Load Volunteer Fire Department site.
Read more from the Daily Independent
Lee County EMS pushes for ambulance reimbursement reform amid financial strain
Emergency medical services across Kentucky are fighting for survival, as they say inadequate insurance reimbursements are forcing local taxpayers to foot the bill or risk losing ambulance services entirely.
Read more from LEX18 News
Boone County Cold Shelter partnership expands services during extreme cold
As temperatures have dropped to as low as zero degrees Fahrenheit over the past month, two Northern Kentucky-based nonprofits have partnered to aid the homeless population in Boone County.
Read more from Link NKY
Hardin County jailer says HB 557 would be a boost
House Bill 557 could assist the Hardin County Detention Center and other county facilities recover costs incurred from housing state prisoners. Those costs total in the millions for some counties.
Read more from the News-Enterprise
Week of Feb. 2, 2026
Campbell County brings in jailer to answer ICE detainee concerns
After resident pushback over Campbell County’s ties to ICE, county officials brought the jailer before the fiscal court this week to answer lingering questions about detention contracts and enforcement practices.
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office warns of rental property scams
Law enforcement said suspects will advertise homes they don't own or manage and collect rent payments, often in cash, before disappearing.
Read more from WHAS11
Rezoning cases get more difficult
What is one of the most difficult decision faced by local officials?
Zoning issues.
Read more from the Pioneer News
McLean County votes to hire firm to manage flood funding
Members of the McLean County Fiscal Court voted on Thursday to hire ER Assist Disaster Grant Services Incorporated to help manage flood buyout program claims stemming from last year's historic flooding event.
Read more from McLean County News
Judge/executive responds to critics
Pike County Judge Executive Ray S. Jones responded to critics of some of his decisions during the Pike County Fiscal Court special meeting on Jan. 29.
Read more from Appalachian News Express
Tate Inc. formally announces $76 million investment in Glasgow facility
Gov. Andy Beshear and community members gathered Tuesday at TJ Samson Pavilion to announce a $76 million investment by Tate Inc. that officials say is the largest to come to Barren County in around 30 years.
Read more from WBKO
Week of Jan. 26, 2026
Data center developer sues Simpson County government over land use ordinance
After running into multiple roadblocks from city and county government, the company hoping to develop a massive data center in Franklin, Kentucky has now sued the Simpson County Fiscal Court in an effort to clear the way for its project.
Franklin County Fiscal Court opens community grant applications
Local non-profit agencies are invited to apply for community grant funding, the fiscal court said.
Read more from WKYT
Across Northern Kentucky, small but growing pushback over ICE agreements
A small but growing number of people have been attending fiscal court meetings in Northern Kentucky with a message for elected officials: end agreements between local jails and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Read more from the Cincinnati Enquirer
Good Question: Why don’t road departments use sand on icy spots?
The benefit of using sand is that it works no matter the temperature. Putting it on the road can increase traction, as long as it stays in place.
Read more from WKYT
E.Ky. legislators file resolution on stream and waterway cleanup
Sen. Scott Madon, R-Pineville, and Sen. Phillip Wheeler, R-Pikeville, have filed Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) 62, legislation aimed at addressing ongoing concerns from local governments about the challenges of cleaning debris from streams and waterways following flood events.
Read more from Appalachian News Express
Cumberland County rebounding from winter storm
While a winter storm impacted the entire state this week, Southern Kentucky saw the greatest number of power outages.
Read more from KET
Week of Jan. 19, 2026
Magoffin County Fiscal Court meets with new judge/executive
The Magoffin County Fiscal Court met in regular session on Tuesday, the first meeting for Interim Magoffin County Judge/Executive Donald Wayne McFarland, appointed by Governor Andy Beshear last Friday.
Montgomery County Fiscal Court presents First Day Forward check
First Day Forward is a re-entry program whose mission is to provide inmates released from jail with the resources they need to give them the best chance at a successful transition from incarceration to becoming a productive member of society.
Read more from the Mt. Sterling Advocate
Lexington group secures $1M donation to expand civic education in county schools
Thanks to an anonymous donor, more Fayette County students will have access to civic education.
Read more from the Herald-Leader
Grayson County adds alcohol sales petition to primary ballot
Grayson County Attorney Jeremy Logsdon presented the petition to add local alcohol sales to the May 19 primary election ballot, and said it had received the required number of signatures based on the last general election to be placed on the ballot.
Read more from the Messenger-Inquirer
Calloway County honors former longtime magistrate
The resolution passed by the Fiscal Court said Gingles served as magistrate for 23 years, from January 1999 through December 2018.
Read more from the Murray Ledger
Week of Jan. 12, 2026
Kentucky counties push for regional jails, fairer inmate reimbursement
KACo is proposing a three-part plan to overhaul state-county responsibilities for incarceration amid soaring financial burdens on local governments.
Hart County students get hands-on look at local government
Hart County students got a front-row seat to local government Tuesday morning as the Hart County Fiscal Court held its meeting at Hart County High School.
Read more from WBKO
Return to ‘local control’ of driver’s license renewals is a priority for KY Senate GOP
Local officials such as sheriffs and county clerks could renew driver’s licenses in counties without regional offices under legislation that was filed Tuesday and is a priority in the Kentucky Senate.
Read more from Link NKY
Committee seeks inclusive park
A recently formed committee to discuss and plan parks in Casey County held an informal meeting at the Casey County Public Library.
Read more from The Tribune Courier
Squishable, invasive pest confirmed in 8 more KY counties
Originally from East Asia, the spotted lanternfly was first found in the U.S. in 2014. It was first reported in Kentucky in 2023 and has gradually spread to at least 16 counties throughout Northern and Central Kentucky
Read more from the Herald-Leader
Federal funding for county sanitary sewer service clears U.S. House
Federal funding to provide safe, reliable sanitary sewer service to Franklin County was passed in the U.S. House of Representatives and now advances to the Senate.
Read more from the State Journal
County officials consider replacing emergency alert system after cyberattack
Pulaski County officials are considering replacing the county's emergency warning system following a cyberattack that disrupted service for weeks and raised concerns about public safety heading into storm season.
Read more from the Commonwealth Journal
Boyd County adjusts employee raises
Boyd County Judge-Executive Eric Chaney warned fiscal court meeting attendees he was about to "rant" for a few minutes.
Read more from the Daily Independent
Republicans push for Kentucky constitutional amendment to limit homestead tax
A half dozen bills have already been filed in the Kentucky General Assembly this session to lower property taxes on homeowners through a constitutional amendment, with one clearing a Senate committee Wednesday.
Read more from Kentucky Public Radio
Week of Jan. 5, 2026
Simpson County passes ordinance placing greater restrictions on data centers
A proposed data center in Simpson County remains in limbo after local government passed an ordinance that regulates advanced technology centers and integrated energy systems within the county.
McCracken County Fiscal Court advances salary ordinance with sheriff's support
The McCracken County Fiscal Court passed a first reading of a proposed updated ordinance Monday to enact cost of living adjustments for county employee salaries.
Read more from the Paducah Sun
Immigrant citizens would be barred from local, state offices in Kentucky under proposed bills
Kentucky Rep. Shane Baker wants to ban naturalized citizens and people with dual citizenship from holding local or state office.
Read more from Louisville Public Media
Community pushes back against talks of public hospital's sale
Originally opened in March of 1964 as Benton Municipal Hospital, the Marshall County Hospital has seen a variety of changes over the years, but the biggest change yet may be taking shape.
Read more from The Tribune Courier
CASA of the Heartland announces 2025 impact and expansion into Hart County
CASA of the Heartland recently announced its regional growth of 2025, including the expansion of services that now formally reach Hart County, effective January 1.
Read more from The Lane Report
Louisville Metro Government taps AI to speed up permits, keeps humans in control
Louisville Metro hires a new AI chief to streamline permitting and city processes, but officials say humans remain in charge.
Read more from WHAS11
Campbell County to buy specialized equipment for AJ Jolly Lake project
Campbell County approved seeking bids for two large pieces of equipment that will help the AJ Jolly Lake dredging project.
Read more from Link NKY
Cable thefts amid rising copper prices having wide impact in Kentucky communities
Rising copper prices are a contributor to cable thefts across the nation. Stolen cables in Laurel County on Monday contributed to outages in central Kentucky.
Read more from LEX18
Week of Dec. 29, 2025
Bullitt County sheriff's budget wins fiscal court funding, approval
In what turned out to be a much more discussed matter than in years past, Bullitt Fiscal Court did finally agree to the 2026 calendar budget proposed by sheriff Walt Sholar.
Scott County pursues action against Bluegrass Water rate hikes
Scott County Fiscal Court unanimously elected to move forward with Louisville law firm Strobo Barkley on a motion to intervene regarding Bluegrass Water’s recent rate adjustment application to the Public Service Commission.
Read more from the News-Graphic
‘Could have been catastrophic’: Kentucky town relieved after train derailment
Clean-up is underway in Todd County after an early morning train derailment. At least 31 cars went off the railroad, sparking a fire after toxic chemicals were released.
Read more from WSMV
Butler County buys 40 acres of city property; trash pick-up contract awarded
The Industrial Development Authority Board gave a presentation proposing the county purchase 40 acres inside the Morgantown city limits for $315,000.
Read more from Beech Tree News
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Week of March 2, 2026
Lincoln County adds two Build-Ready sites
New sites add to state’s growing list of Build-Ready locations and commitment to speed-to-market initiatives
State allocates more funds to Trimble urgent care project
A proposal to develop an Urgent Care Clinic in partnership with Carroll County Memorial Hospital has been allocated additional state funding according to an announcement at Trimble County Fiscal Court this week.
Sheriff’s office partners with circuit clerk to facilitate understanding & obtaining an EPO/DVO
In partnership with the Jackson County Circuit Clerk’s Office, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office has received physical printout copies of a step-by-step guide documenting and explaining the process of petitioning an Emergency Protective Order/Domestic Violence Order.
Read more the Jackson County Sun
National Weather Service says ‘coding issue’ to blame for false tornado warning
As part of Kentucky’s Severe Weather Awareness Week, Kentucky held a statewide tornado drill at 10:07 am Wednesday morning.
However, many people in southern and eastern Kentucky were alerted for an actual tornado warning.
Read more from WKYT
Warren County considers animal control ordinance
A new animal control ordinance may be on the way to Warren County after magistrates on Thursday were presented with a proposal that would place guidelines on the handling of pets and animals which, if adopted, would be the first animal control ordinance in Warren County government history.
Read more from the Daily News
Donations, support help senior center continue to grow
The Owen County Senior Center continues to grow as a vital gathering place for local seniors, offering far more than its name suggests.
Read more from the News-Herald
Ribbon cutting held for two flood relief homes
The Floyd County Fiscal Court, along with Frontier Housing Inc. and Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman, celebrated the completion of two newly-built homes at New Hope Estates near Prestonsburg.
Read more from the Floyd County Chronicle
Daviess County making progress on drainage issues
Daviess Fiscal Court continues working toward solutions to the drainage problems associated with Panther Creek, and it recently got its best look at the waterways’ major issues.
Read more from the Messenger-Inquirer
Craycraft named interim Clark County Judge-Executive
Steve Craycraft, appointed a magistrate of the Clark County Fiscal Court in 2022, has been named interim Judge-Executive in the immediate aftermath of former Judge-Executive Les Yates' resignation.
Read more from the Winchester Sun
Week of Feb. 23, 2026
Madison County backs legislation to fix jail funding issues
Madison County officials are supporting a bill to help counties handle rising jail costs. During Tuesday’s Fiscal Court meeting, Madison County Deputy Judge Jill Williams read a resolution urging the Kentucky General Assembly to pass House Bill 557, which aims to reform how incarceration expenses are shared.
Crittenden officials, jailer discuss House Bill 557
Jailer Athena Hayes discussed struggles with the local detention center — some of which are financial woes shared by many throughout the state — during Thursday’s Crittenden County Fiscal Court meeting.
LTADD board urges passage of HB 557 to relieve growing county jail financial burdens
The Lincoln Trail Area Development District (LTADD) Board of Directors officially adopted a resolution at its Feb. 18 meeting calling on the Kentucky General Assembly to pass House Bill 557.
Read more from Kentucky Standard
Pike County commissioners vote to pull out of controversial landfill contract
A controversial contract between Pike County and a private landfill company could soon be severed after officials voted Tuesday night to rescind the agreement.
Read more from WYMT
Kenton County considers PILOT for industrial project in Covington, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, Kenton County is considering approving a payment in lieu of taxes for an industrial project in Covington.
Read more from Link NKY
Kentucky AG clears Oldham County officials of bribery, corruption in proposed data center probe
A state investigation found no wrongdoing after allegations of bribery and corruption surrounding a proposed data center in Oldham County.
Read more from WDRB
McCracken County Sheriff's Office tees up for city golf cart ordinance
As Paducah prepares to implement an ordinance allowing golf carts to operate on city roads, the McCracken County Sheriff's Office clarified the ordinance's limits and the agency's role in it.
Read more from WPSD
Week of Feb. 16, 2026
Community weighs in on three sites proposed for judicial center
The Caldwell County Project Development Board disclosed three potential locations for the proposed judicial center, asking for input from guests in attendance at the public hearing at the Caldwell County Courthouse.
Data center debate draws hundreds to meeting in Mercer County
The Mercer County Fairgrounds were overflowing with cars and people on a mild evening in February.
Marshall County discusses jail funding, park vandalism
A recent act of vandalism and a resolution regarding a proposed change to the relationship between county jails and the state department of corrections held the focus of the Marshall County Fiscal Court during the Feb. 17 meeting.
Read more from the Tribune-Courier
Calloway County Fiscal Court credits county workers, volunteers for winter storm recovery
The Calloway County Fiscal Court recognized the county road department and all emergency agencies at its monthly meeting Wednesday for the work they did to help the community get through the recent winter storm.
Read more from the Murray Ledger
In Our View: Yes on House Bill 557
At the conclusion of the Boyd County Fiscal Court meeting, Judge/Executive Eric Chaney gave a long and passionate speech about the state’s policy on inmates in local county jails.
Read more from the Daily Independent
Two long-held inmates highlight county jail cost crisis
Fiscal courts and county jails across the Commonwealth are struggling to meet the rising costs of housing inmates.
Read more from the Adair Voice
State Supreme Court hears argument in Whitley County contract dispute
The Kentucky Supreme Court heard oral arguments last Thursday in a dispute between King Crete Drillings Inc. and the Whitley County Fiscal Court over whether counties in this commonwealth are protected by sovereign immunity in contract disputes.
Read more from the Times-Tribune
Week of Feb. 9, 2026
Kentucky counties seek state reimbursement for pretrial inmate costs
Counties across Kentucky say they are covering too much of the cost when housing state inmates, prompting new legislation aimed at changing the reimbursement system.
Fiscal court to hold upcoming meeting at Russell County High School
Russell County Judge/Executive Randy Marcum said it’s a unique way to give high school students the opportunity to see how the county government operates.
'Much-needed project' will help first responders in Greenup County
Greenup County Judge-Executive Bobby Hall announced the construction of a public safety building at the Load Volunteer Fire Department site.
Read more from the Daily Independent
Lee County EMS pushes for ambulance reimbursement reform amid financial strain
Emergency medical services across Kentucky are fighting for survival, as they say inadequate insurance reimbursements are forcing local taxpayers to foot the bill or risk losing ambulance services entirely.
Read more from LEX18 News
Boone County Cold Shelter partnership expands services during extreme cold
As temperatures have dropped to as low as zero degrees Fahrenheit over the past month, two Northern Kentucky-based nonprofits have partnered to aid the homeless population in Boone County.
Read more from Link NKY
Hardin County jailer says HB 557 would be a boost
House Bill 557 could assist the Hardin County Detention Center and other county facilities recover costs incurred from housing state prisoners. Those costs total in the millions for some counties.
Read more from the News-Enterprise
Week of Feb. 2, 2026
Leaders in Floyd County announce dates for flood relief meetings
The Floyd County Fiscal Court announced dates for when it will host community meetings to prepare for future disasters.Congressman Andy Barr delivered $750,000 in federal grant funding for Millersburg Road Elevated Water Tank to the Bourbon County Fiscal Court.
Campbell County brings in jailer to answer ICE detainee concerns
After resident pushback over Campbell County’s ties to ICE, county officials brought the jailer before the fiscal court this week to answer lingering questions about detention contracts and enforcement practices.
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office warns of rental property scams
Law enforcement said suspects will advertise homes they don't own or manage and collect rent payments, often in cash, before disappearing.
Read more from WHAS11
Rezoning cases get more difficult
What is one of the most difficult decision faced by local officials?
Zoning issues.
Read more from the Pioneer News
McLean County votes to hire firm to manage flood funding
Members of the McLean County Fiscal Court voted on Thursday to hire ER Assist Disaster Grant Services Incorporated to help manage flood buyout program claims stemming from last year's historic flooding event.
Read more from McLean County News
Judge/executive responds to critics
Pike County Judge Executive Ray S. Jones responded to critics of some of his decisions during the Pike County Fiscal Court special meeting on Jan. 29.
Read more from Appalachian News Express
Tate Inc. formally announces $76 million investment in Glasgow facility
Gov. Andy Beshear and community members gathered Tuesday at TJ Samson Pavilion to announce a $76 million investment by Tate Inc. that officials say is the largest to come to Barren County in around 30 years.
Read more from WBKO
Week of Jan. 26, 2026
Barr secures $750,000 of federal funds for Bourbon County water project
Congressman Andy Barr delivered $750,000 in federal grant funding for Millersburg Road Elevated Water Tank to the Bourbon County Fiscal Court.
Data center developer sues Simpson County government over land use ordinance
After running into multiple roadblocks from city and county government, the company hoping to develop a massive data center in Franklin, Kentucky has now sued the Simpson County Fiscal Court in an effort to clear the way for its project.
Read more from Kentucky Public Radio
Franklin County Fiscal Court opens community grant applications
Local non-profit agencies are invited to apply for community grant funding, the fiscal court said.
Read more from WKYT
Across Northern Kentucky, small but growing pushback over ICE agreements
A small but growing number of people have been attending fiscal court meetings in Northern Kentucky with a message for elected officials: end agreements between local jails and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Read more from the Cincinnati Enquirer
Good Question: Why don’t road departments use sand on icy spots?
The benefit of using sand is that it works no matter the temperature. Putting it on the road can increase traction, as long as it stays in place.
Read more from WKYT
E.Ky. legislators file resolution on stream and waterway cleanup
Sen. Scott Madon, R-Pineville, and Sen. Phillip Wheeler, R-Pikeville, have filed Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) 62, legislation aimed at addressing ongoing concerns from local governments about the challenges of cleaning debris from streams and waterways following flood events.
Read more from Appalachian News Express
Cumberland County rebounding from winter storm
While a winter storm impacted the entire state this week, Southern Kentucky saw the greatest number of power outages.
Read more from KET
Week of Jan. 19, 2026
Fiscal court hears report on jail's new body scanner
Judge/Executive Chuck Dills said the new body scanner had been installed at the Grant County Detention Center.
Magoffin County Fiscal Court meets with new judge/executive
The Magoffin County Fiscal Court met in regular session on Tuesday, the first meeting for Interim Magoffin County Judge/Executive Donald Wayne McFarland, appointed by Governor Andy Beshear last Friday.
Read more from the Salyersville Independent
Montgomery County Fiscal Court presents First Day Forward check
First Day Forward is a re-entry program whose mission is to provide inmates released from jail with the resources they need to give them the best chance at a successful transition from incarceration to becoming a productive member of society.
Read more from the Mt. Sterling Advocate
Lexington group secures $1M donation to expand civic education in county schools
Thanks to an anonymous donor, more Fayette County students will have access to civic education.
Read more from the Herald-Leader
Grayson County adds alcohol sales petition to primary ballot
Grayson County Attorney Jeremy Logsdon presented the petition to add local alcohol sales to the May 19 primary election ballot, and said it had received the required number of signatures based on the last general election to be placed on the ballot.
Read more from the Messenger-Inquirer
Calloway County honors former longtime magistrate
The resolution passed by the Fiscal Court said Gingles served as magistrate for 23 years, from January 1999 through December 2018.
Read more from the Murray Ledger
Week of Jan. 12, 2026
NACo President Clark: State of America’s counties is strong
Leaders of state associations of counties across the country came together Jan. 14 to discuss the county role in transportation, energy, artificial intelligence development and disaster response and reform amid shifts in federal policy and funding at the NACo National Council of County Association Executives meeting in Washington, D.C.
Kentucky counties push for regional jails, fairer inmate reimbursement
KACo is proposing a three-part plan to overhaul state-county responsibilities for incarceration amid soaring financial burdens on local governments.
Read more from the News-Democrat & Leader
Hart County students get hands-on look at local government
Hart County students got a front-row seat to local government Tuesday morning as the Hart County Fiscal Court held its meeting at Hart County High School.
Read more from WBKO
Return to ‘local control’ of driver’s license renewals is a priority for KY Senate GOP
Local officials such as sheriffs and county clerks could renew driver’s licenses in counties without regional offices under legislation that was filed Tuesday and is a priority in the Kentucky Senate.
Read more from Link NKY
Committee seeks inclusive park
A recently formed committee to discuss and plan parks in Casey County held an informal meeting at the Casey County Public Library.
Read more from The Tribune Courier
Squishable, invasive pest confirmed in 8 more KY counties
Originally from East Asia, the spotted lanternfly was first found in the U.S. in 2014. It was first reported in Kentucky in 2023 and has gradually spread to at least 16 counties throughout Northern and Central Kentucky
Read more from the Herald-Leader
Federal funding for county sanitary sewer service clears U.S. House
Federal funding to provide safe, reliable sanitary sewer service to Franklin County was passed in the U.S. House of Representatives and now advances to the Senate.
Read more from the State Journal
County officials consider replacing emergency alert system after cyberattack
Pulaski County officials are considering replacing the county's emergency warning system following a cyberattack that disrupted service for weeks and raised concerns about public safety heading into storm season.
Read more from the Commonwealth Journal
Boyd County adjusts employee raises
Boyd County Judge-Executive Eric Chaney warned fiscal court meeting attendees he was about to "rant" for a few minutes.
Read more from the Daily Independent
Republicans push for Kentucky constitutional amendment to limit homestead tax
A half dozen bills have already been filed in the Kentucky General Assembly this session to lower property taxes on homeowners through a constitutional amendment, with one clearing a Senate committee Wednesday.
Read more from Kentucky Public Radio
Week of Jan. 5, 2026
Woodford County launches project to plant 30,000 trees by 2030
Woodford County Judge Executive James Kay is asking residents to help plant 30,000 trees across the county by 2030 as development and infrastructure projects reduce the area’s tree coverage.
Simpson County passes ordinance placing greater restrictions on data centers
A proposed data center in Simpson County remains in limbo after local government passed an ordinance that regulates advanced technology centers and integrated energy systems within the county.
McCracken County Fiscal Court advances salary ordinance with sheriff's support
The McCracken County Fiscal Court passed a first reading of a proposed updated ordinance Monday to enact cost of living adjustments for county employee salaries.
Read more from the Paducah Sun
Immigrant citizens would be barred from local, state offices in Kentucky under proposed bills
Kentucky Rep. Shane Baker wants to ban naturalized citizens and people with dual citizenship from holding local or state office.
Read more from Louisville Public Media
Community pushes back against talks of public hospital's sale
Originally opened in March of 1964 as Benton Municipal Hospital, the Marshall County Hospital has seen a variety of changes over the years, but the biggest change yet may be taking shape.
Read more from The Tribune Courier
CASA of the Heartland announces 2025 impact and expansion into Hart County
CASA of the Heartland recently announced its regional growth of 2025, including the expansion of services that now formally reach Hart County, effective January 1.
Read more from The Lane Report
Louisville Metro Government taps AI to speed up permits, keeps humans in control
Louisville Metro hires a new AI chief to streamline permitting and city processes, but officials say humans remain in charge.
Read more from WHAS11
Campbell County to buy specialized equipment for AJ Jolly Lake project
Campbell County approved seeking bids for two large pieces of equipment that will help the AJ Jolly Lake dredging project.
Read more from Link NKY
Cable thefts amid rising copper prices having wide impact in Kentucky communities
Rising copper prices are a contributor to cable thefts across the nation. Stolen cables in Laurel County on Monday contributed to outages in central Kentucky.
Read more from LEX18
Week of Dec. 29, 2025
Perry County Fiscal Court partners with Appalachian Horse Project for new horse center
A new horse center in Perry County is aiming to address the ongoing controversy surrounding free-roaming horses in Eastern Kentucky, while also bringing tourism to the area.
Bullitt County sheriff's budget wins fiscal court funding, approval
In what turned out to be a much more discussed matter than in years past, Bullitt Fiscal Court did finally agree to the 2026 calendar budget proposed by sheriff Walt Sholar.
Read more from The Pioneer News
Scott County pursues action against Bluegrass Water rate hikes
Scott County Fiscal Court unanimously elected to move forward with Louisville law firm Strobo Barkley on a motion to intervene regarding Bluegrass Water’s recent rate adjustment application to the Public Service Commission.
Read more from the News-Graphic
‘Could have been catastrophic’: Kentucky town relieved after train derailment
Clean-up is underway in Todd County after an early morning train derailment. At least 31 cars went off the railroad, sparking a fire after toxic chemicals were released.
Read more from WSMV
Butler County buys 40 acres of city property; trash pick-up contract awarded
The Industrial Development Authority Board gave a presentation proposing the county purchase 40 acres inside the Morgantown city limits for $315,000.
Read more from Beech Tree News
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