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 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.
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‘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 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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