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 Nov. 17, 2025
Marshall County Fiscal Court recognizes golf team, approves sheriff's vehicles
The Marshall County Fiscal Court recognized the Marshall County High School boys golf team before discussing the need for a parks director, new trucks for the sheriff’s office, surplusing vehicles, and a number of other topics during the Nov. 18 meeting.
Read more from the Tribune Courier
Publix announces new Pulaski County store, creating 150 jobs
Publix will open a new store in Somerset, creating 150 jobs. It marks the retailer’s continued expansion into the state and the first store in southern or eastern Kentucky.
Republican introduces proposal to require Kentucky police agencies to have ICE agreements
A Northern Kentucky Republican is working on a bill that would require all Kentucky police agencies to enter federal agreements for immigration enforcement under a program that has rapidly expanded during the Trump administration.
Read more from Kentucky Lantern
Boyle County holds public meeting on proposed zoning text amendment
Boyle County residents filled a public information session this week to learn more about a proposed zoning ordinance text amendment that would increase the minimum lot size for agricultural-zoned land from one acre to five acres.
Read more from the Advocate-Messenger
Hopkins County Government to donate $1K to random non-profit
The Hopkins County Government is inviting county non-profits to turn in business cards for a chance to win $1,000.
Read more from WEHT
RV park ordinance moves forward in Scott County
The first reading of a new county RV park ordinance was held at a special-called Scott County Fiscal Court meeting Friday, Nov. 14.
Read more from the News-Graphic
Trigg County dispatch finishes critical $40K overhaul
The recently-completed upgrades to Trigg County's 911 center are more than new furniture and fresh paint, says 911 Director Lori Jenkins.
Read more from WKDZ
Jessamine County deputies warn drivers as deer collisions spike during mating season
The Jessamine County Sheriff's Office has responded to several vehicle-deer collisions in recent weeks, including a crash involving a 14-point buck along U.S. 27.
Read more from LEX18
Boyd 911 urges participation in Take Me Home program
Take Me Home was developed by the Pensacola, Florida, police department in 2003 to provide support to law enforcement agencies assisting those who may not be able to communicate or have forgotten their way home.
Read more from the Daily Independent
Jefferson County Clerk prepares for special election
Just weeks after being sworn in as Jefferson County Clerk, David Yates is now overseeing the election called to replace him in the Kentucky State Senate.
Read more from Spectrum News
Week of Nov. 3, 2025
Lifesaving equipment added to all Jessamine County sheriff’s cruisers
Every marked cruiser in service for the Jessamine County Sheriff’s Office has just been equipped with technology that could mean the difference between life and death for victims in emergencies.
Read more from Fox56 News
Kentucky chief justice asks legislature for more funding for facilities and employee pay
Kentucky Supreme Court Chief Justice Debra Lambert is asking the state’s legislature to greenlight more funding to improve judicial employees’ pay and court facilities across the state.
What SNAP cutoff means for one of the poorest counties in the US
It was a beautiful, clear-skied, crisp November morning when the line of cars for a food bank's weekly distribution started to creep onto Highway 11 in Owsley County.
Read more from the Courier Journal
'It's exciting getting water' | Local utility expanding water main to new streets across Campbell County
Northern Kentucky Water District has completed water main expansion on eight streets.
Read more from WCPO
Firefighter responds to choking 4-year-old, sparks jurisdictional debate in Anderson County
An emergency call has ignited a heated debate between fire departments in Anderson County after a firefighter crossed jurisdictional lines to respond to a choking child.
Read more from LEX18
'Grenade to our economy'; Federal shutdown costing several Kentucky counties $100M in GDP each week
A group overseeing Kentucky's senior meal program warned less funding and the government shutdown may lead to a potentially disastrous situation in November.
Read more from WHAS11
Old health department to be sold, industrial project moves forward
With the minimum bid of $15,000, Caldwell County Fiscal Court approved that the old Health Department property be sold as surplus. The demolition of the building would be an estimated $11,000.
Read more from the Herald Ledger
Ballard County residents voice concerns over proposed insurance tax
The Ballard County Fiscal Court held a town hall meeting Tuesday to educate residents on a possible insurance premium tax and answer questions on why it might be needed.
Read more from the Paducah Sun
Kentucky celebrates opening of key connector in the I-69 Ohio River Crossing project
Kentucky is celebrating a milestone in the development of a major interstate bridge connecting Henderson and Evansville.
Read more from WEVV
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Week of Nov. 17, 2025
Johnson County, Paintsville cover funding gap after federal program paused
During the Nov. 10 meeting of the Johnson County Fiscal Court, Judge-Executive Mark McKenzie said the county and City of Paintsville have approved funds for two local food pantries after a federal program paused its 2025 distribution.
Marshall County Fiscal Court recognizes golf team, approves sheriff's vehicles
The Marshall County Fiscal Court recognized the Marshall County High School boys golf team before discussing the need for a parks director, new trucks for the sheriff’s office, surplusing vehicles, and a number of other topics during the Nov. 18 meeting.
Read more from the Tribune Courier
Publix announces new Pulaski County store, creating 150 jobs
Publix will open a new store in Somerset, creating 150 jobs. It marks the retailer’s continued expansion into the state and the first store in southern or eastern Kentucky.
Republican introduces proposal to require Kentucky police agencies to have ICE agreements
A Northern Kentucky Republican is working on a bill that would require all Kentucky police agencies to enter federal agreements for immigration enforcement under a program that has rapidly expanded during the Trump administration.
Read more from Kentucky Lantern
Boyle County holds public meeting on proposed zoning text amendment
Boyle County residents filled a public information session this week to learn more about a proposed zoning ordinance text amendment that would increase the minimum lot size for agricultural-zoned land from one acre to five acres.
Read more from the Advocate-Messenger
Hopkins County Government to donate $1K to random non-profit
The Hopkins County Government is inviting county non-profits to turn in business cards for a chance to win $1,000.
Read more from WEHT
RV park ordinance moves forward in Scott County
The first reading of a new county RV park ordinance was held at a special-called Scott County Fiscal Court meeting Friday, Nov. 14.
Read more from the News-Graphic
Trigg County dispatch finishes critical $40K overhaul
The recently-completed upgrades to Trigg County's 911 center are more than new furniture and fresh paint, says 911 Director Lori Jenkins.
Read more from WKDZ
Jessamine County deputies warn drivers as deer collisions spike during mating season
The Jessamine County Sheriff's Office has responded to several vehicle-deer collisions in recent weeks, including a crash involving a 14-point buck along U.S. 27.
Read more from LEX18
Boyd 911 urges participation in Take Me Home program
Take Me Home was developed by the Pensacola, Florida, police department in 2003 to provide support to law enforcement agencies assisting those who may not be able to communicate or have forgotten their way home.
Read more from the Daily Independent
Jefferson County Clerk prepares for special election
Just weeks after being sworn in as Jefferson County Clerk, David Yates is now overseeing the election called to replace him in the Kentucky State Senate.
Read more from Spectrum News
Week of Nov. 3, 2025
Hopkins County Fiscal Court works on waterway cleanup
The Hopkins County Fiscal Court is finally making headway on some cleanup from the May 2024 tornado.
Lifesaving equipment added to all Jessamine County sheriff’s cruisers
Every marked cruiser in service for the Jessamine County Sheriff’s Office has just been equipped with technology that could mean the difference between life and death for victims in emergencies.
Read more from Fox56 News
Kentucky chief justice asks legislature for more funding for facilities and employee pay
Kentucky Supreme Court Chief Justice Debra Lambert is asking the state’s legislature to greenlight more funding to improve judicial employees’ pay and court facilities across the state.
Read more from Kentucky Lantern
What SNAP cutoff means for one of the poorest counties in the US
It was a beautiful, clear-skied, crisp November morning when the line of cars for a food bank's weekly distribution started to creep onto Highway 11 in Owsley County.
Read more from the Courier Journal
'It's exciting getting water' | Local utility expanding water main to new streets across Campbell County
Northern Kentucky Water District has completed water main expansion on eight streets.
Read more from WCPO
Firefighter responds to choking 4-year-old, sparks jurisdictional debate in Anderson County
An emergency call has ignited a heated debate between fire departments in Anderson County after a firefighter crossed jurisdictional lines to respond to a choking child.
Read more from LEX18
'Grenade to our economy'; Federal shutdown costing several Kentucky counties $100M in GDP each week
A group overseeing Kentucky's senior meal program warned less funding and the government shutdown may lead to a potentially disastrous situation in November.
Read more from WHAS11
Old health department to be sold, industrial project moves forward
With the minimum bid of $15,000, Caldwell County Fiscal Court approved that the old Health Department property be sold as surplus. The demolition of the building would be an estimated $11,000.
Read more from the Herald Ledger
Ballard County residents voice concerns over proposed insurance tax
The Ballard County Fiscal Court held a town hall meeting Tuesday to educate residents on a possible insurance premium tax and answer questions on why it might be needed.
Read more from the Paducah Sun
Kentucky celebrates opening of key connector in the I-69 Ohio River Crossing project
Kentucky is celebrating a milestone in the development of a major interstate bridge connecting Henderson and Evansville.
Read more from WEVV
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