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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 Sept. 29, 2025

 
Montgomery County Senior Center prepares for move to new facility

The Montgomery County Senior Center is moving into a newly constructed facility across the street from its current location.

Read more from WMKY

Campbell County Sheriff’s Office joins pink badge initiative

Throughout the month of October, the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office will wear a special version of its traditional star badge featuring pink accents in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Read more from LinkNKY

Counties carry the cost of Kentucky's broken jail system

Madison County Judge Executive Reagan Taylor is sounding the alarm on what he sees as a broken system of incarceration in Kentucky.

Read more from the Richmond Register


Special purpose vehicle inspections to be offered in Marshall County

The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office and the Marshall County Judge/Executive’s office have come together to host a Special Purpose Vehicle inspection event at Moors Resort and Marina.

Read more from the Tribune Courier

Groups can earn cash by picking up trash 

Owen County Fiscal Court received more than $24,000 this year through the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet’s Litter Abatement Grant Program, a statewide initiative designed to help local governments fund roadside cleanup efforts and reduce litter across Kentucky.

Read more from the News-Herald

Months after flooding, Nelson County still waits for FEMA aid to remove debris

Dozens of massive logs are still blocking the Rolling Fork River in Nelson County months after flooding in April.

Read more from WHAS11

Kenton County picks design firm for new 225-acre park 

The Kenton County Fiscal Court authorized Bayer Becker, a design and consulting firm based in Mason, Ohio, with offices in Fort Mitchell, to oversee the design of what officials are referring to as the new "Kenton County Park."

Read more from LinkNKY

Louisville’s Deputy Mayor named as interim Jefferson County sheriff, state senator named as county clerk

Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg held a press conference to honor late Jefferson County Clerk Bobbie Holsclaw and the late Sheriff John Aubrey, as well as name their replacements.


Read more from WAVE3


Case dismissed against Ky. EMS team that gave antivenom

Powell County Judge/Executive Eddie Barnes had the chance to speak to the Kentucky Board of EMS, saying he understands the legal implications of what he did, but he has no regrets.

Read more from WYMT



Week of Sept. 22, 2025

 
Judge/Executive talks costs, savings and new ICE agreement with the Christian County Jail

After action was taken at Christian Fiscal Court Tuesday, Christian County Judge-Executive Jerry Gilliam made an appearance on WHOP Radio Wednesday to morning to talk about what concerns the community may have.

Read more from WHOP

Calloway County honors Kennedy, Hopkins for serving community

At its monthly meeting Wednesday, the Calloway County Fiscal Court honored two beloved community members who died recently, as well as another who has stepped down from the Board of Elections after more than a decade of service.

Read more from the Murray Ledger

Mental Health Court has three more graduates

A unique program in Bullitt County has seen three more graduates complete the first step in living a happy, successful life.

Read more from the Pioneer News


Appalachian Regional Commission awards $11 million to support 32 addiction recovery projects

In partnership with the Perry County Fiscal Court, Hazard Community and Technical College will expand workforce training across the Kentucky counties of Breathitt, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Owsley, Perry, and Wolfe through the development of a culinary training program for students in substance use disorder recovery. 

Read more from Mountain Top Media

Ohio County approves first reading of biodigester ordinance

Second reading is set for Oct. 14.

Read more from the Ohio County Monitor

‘In over our heads.’ KY animal shelters face storm of overcrowding, underfunding

In Pike County, Judge/Executive Ray Jones said his county shelter has 57 dogs in 49 kennels, and thanks to their no-kill policy, it’s like that all the time.

Read more from the Lexington Herald-Leader

Remember Jefferson County Sheriff John Aubrey

Longtime Jefferson County Sheriff John Aubrey has died. He was 86 years old.

Read more from WLKY

Raffle winner helps Kentucky Sheriffs' Boys and Girls Ranch with big donation after win

Just moments after John DuPlessis was announced the winner of the raffle, DuPlessis said he was going to give over half of his winnings back to the Kentucky Sheriffs' Association Boys and Girls Ranch.


Read more from the News Enterprise


Ky. EMS team under fire for treating man with antivenom

Powell County Judge/Executive Eddie Barnes, who is a licensed paramedic, and another EMS worker administered antivenom to a man who had been bitten by a Jameson's Mamba at the Kentucky Reptile Zoo. 

Read more from WYMT



Week of Sept. 15, 2025

 
Taul proposes Hardin County move forward with sale of acreage near landfill

During a recent Public Works Committee meeting, Hardin County Judge/Executive Keith Taul reintroduced the desire to sell 193 acres of property near Pearl Hollow Landfill to the Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves for $500,000.

Read more from the News Enterprise

Franklin County industrial complex could look like a ‘park’

During Wednesday’s fiscal court meeting, plans for the industrial park on U.S. 127 South were again reviewed and citizen concerns were addressed.

Read more from the State Journal

Knox Fiscal Court approves KPDI grant application, change order, and interfund transfer

The Knox County Fiscal Court convened for a special-called meeting on Monday, September 8, where members addressed a change order for the Knox County Administrative Building, a $2 million grant application, and a transfer of funds to cover jail expenses.

Read more from the Times-Tribune


Mason County Fiscal Court passes resolution for data center regulations

Mason County Judge/Executive Owen McNeill addressed the court about Resolution 25-18, which requests the addition of industrial development regulations and environmental protections to the recent comprehensive plan, which will be reviewed by the Joint Planning Commission. 

Read more from the Ledger Independent

‘Historic day for the coroner’: Barren County Coroner cuts ribbon on first office

People from Glasgow, Cave City and Barren County gathered at the corner of East College and South Franklin streets in Glasgow to celebrate the new coroner’s office on Sept. 16.

Read more from Glasgow News 1

Jailer: Federal program sustaining Pike Detention Center

Pike County Jailer Brian Morris says a federal inmate program is leading the jail toward self-sufficiency.

Read more from the Appalachian News Express

Lyon County Fiscal Court discusses new projects, approves Constitution Week

Eddyville Riverport Executive Director Amanda Davenport addressed the fiscal court to discuss a potential development project, which could incorporate Leroy Road.

Read more from the Times Leader

Breckinridge County Fiscal Court votes down amended alcohol ordinance

The Breckinridge County Fiscal Court on Monday voted down proposed amendments to the county's alcohol ordinance that would have authorized those with licenses to sell alcoholic beverages to remain open from 6 a.m. until 2 a.m. Monday through Saturday and from 1 p.m. until 12 a.m. on Sundays. 


Read more from the Herald News


Trimble hires True to advise on data centers, other developments

Trimble Fiscal Court adopted a resolution Monday to enter into a professional services contract with Trimble native Reece True, of The Kentucky Steward LLC, to evaluate business infrastructure growth opportunities, conduct due diligence in assessing the economic, environment, cultural and infrastructure implications of data centers and other potential developments that may be proposed in Trimble County.


Read more from the Trimble Banner

Wayne County puts new ATV/UTV road rules in place; Drivers can get tickets for breaking rules

Carroll County Fiscal Court is looking for a way to upgrade substandard roads as the county’s population grows and expands into some of the more rural areas of the county.

Read more from WRIF

Sheriff deputies recognized for saving woman from falling off bridge

Three Montgomery County Sheriff Deputies were recognized and received the "Deputy's Medal" for saving a woman from falling off a bridge into traffic, according to a Facebook post from Sheriff David Charles.

Read more from LEX18

Daviess County Attorney’s office to hire first detective

For the first time, the Daviess County Attorney’s office will soon employ a county detective, a role established by state law but never previously used.

Read more from the Owensboro Times





Week of Sept. 8, 2025

 
Jefferson County Clerk Bobbie Holsclaw dies at 81

Longtime Jefferson County Clerk Bobbie Holsclaw has died, her office announced Sept. 10. She was 81 years old.

Read more from the Courier Journal

Anderson County Jailer's office spends 11 hours in hospital with inmates

Anderson County Jailer Tasha Hellard shared that statistic at the Anderson County Fiscal Court’s August meeting.

Read more from the Anderson News

Truck breakdown slows Pulaski County pothole repairs

Pulaski County Road Department's efforts to keep up with pothole repairs has hit another setback after one of its specialized roadwork trucks went out of service.

Read more from the Commonwealth Journal


Simpson County Fiscal Court donates to AmVets fundraiser

The Simpson County Fiscal Court approved a donation of $1,000 to an AmVets fundraiser at their meeting on Sept. 2. 

Read more from the Franklin Favorite

Nelson Fiscal Court OKs zoning change near Log Still Distillery

Nelson Fiscal Court approved a zoning change from A-1 to A-1 PUD to allow creating of 13 1-acre lots on property in southern Nelson County.

Read more from the Nelson County Gazette

Prosecutor discusses how online attention impacts investigations

“The first human reaction is that people are mad and angry and they want someone to blame,” said Ronnie Bowling, Commonwealth’s Attorney for the 34th Judicial Circuit.

Read more from WKYT

‘Bring it back’: Bullitt County lawmaker pushing for return to county-run license system

Bullitt County leaders are calling on Kentucky to abandon its regional driver’s license system and return services to local, county-run offices, arguing the current setup is creating long wait times and travel burdens for residents.

Read more from WLKY

Bell County Fiscal Court hears updates on FEMA projects, Flash Steel

Brief updates on Flash Steel, the Boone's Ridge wildlife center and FEMA projects were given during the September meeting of the Bell County Fiscal Court.

Read more from Middlesboro News

Pike Emergency Management director honored

The Kentucky Emergency Management Association recently recognized Pike County’s Emergency Management director and presented him with the “Director of the Year” award.

Read more from the Appalachian News-Express

Carroll County officials consider options for upgrading substandard roads

Carroll County Fiscal Court is looking for a way to upgrade substandard roads as the county’s population grows and expands into some of the more rural areas of the county.

Read more from the Madison Courier




Week of Sept. 1, 2025

 
Harlan County leaders announce new tourism initiative

Harlan County has a new ambassador for culture, heritage, and tourism: Trent Noah!

Read more from the Harlan Enterprise

Solar farm debate moves from P&Z to Lincoln County Fiscal Court

Magistrates passed the first-reading of a new zoning ordinance that would affect the future of solar energy farms in Lincoln County following a lengthy discussion.

Read more from Lincoln Co. Daily News

Daviess County Fiscal Court voices frustration, uncertainty after solar project Q&A session

Daviess County Fiscal Court spent more than three hours on Wednesday questioning NextEra Energy Resources representatives about the company’s proposal for a 150-megawatt solar project, with officials saying several key questions still need clearer answers.

Read more from the Owensboro Times


Property owner proposes Hopkins County create an EPAD

The Hopkins County Fiscal Court heard a proposal from Michelle Jubilee Gonzalez of Legacy Spaces, the group currently renovating the former Hopkins County Public Library. She asked the courts to consider creating an Energy Project Assessment District (EPAD).

Read more from the Dawson Springs Progress

McLean County OKs engineer assessment for Myer Creek spray park

The McLean County Fiscal Court voted on Thursday to proceed with the next step in the process of building a spray park at Myer Creek Park.

Read more from McLean County News

Campbell County to buy land in Alexandria for new public safety complex

The Campbell County Fiscal Court is purchasing two parcels of land in Alexandria for its new public safety complex.

Read more from Link NKY

'They're in good spirits' | Boone County deputies shot in Walton identified, are home recovering

Two Boone County sheriff's deputies who were shot last week while serving a warrant in Walton are "in good spirits" and recovering from their injuries at home, according to Major Philip Ridgell.

Read more from WCPO

Man pleads guilty for threats made against Rowan County prosecutor

A Rowan County man will receive prison time for threats made against a prosecutor, according to Attorney General Russell Coleman.

Read more from WSAZ

New shelter advisory board convenes

The Montgomery County Animal Shelter Advisory Board held its first meeting Aug. 27.

Read more from the Mt. Sterling Advocate



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