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 June 30, 2025
Kentucky leads America’s Best Counties rankings with 4 counties in the Top 20
Muhlenberg, Scott, Shelby and Mason counties were recognized in the top 20 per capita in Site Selection magazine’s America’s Best Counties ranking released this week.
Read more from WBKO
Kentucky AG finds no credible law violations from 2024 general election inquiries
Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman announced July 1 there were no credible election law violations from Jefferson County and 11 others after inquiries were opened following the 2024 general election.
Shelby County Treasurer Sheila McGee recognized for fourth consecutive clean audit
Before getting started on Fiscal Court business during the regularly scheduled meeting on June 17, Shelby County Judge Executive Dan Ison congratulated Treasurer Sheila McGee, Finance Officer Samantha Montgomery, and Finance Clerk Alicia Whisman for achieving a clean audit for the fourth year in a row.
Read more from the Sentinel News
Graves County to house inmates at Christian County Jail
Graves County officials have struggled to compensate for the loss of the county jail in the December 2021 tornado. While considering security concerns and fiscal responsibility to taxpayers, the Graves County Fiscal Court has entered an agreement with Christian County Jail to house inmates.
Read more from the Paducah Sun
Madison County discusses new 911 service fee amid zoning classification errors
Madison County officials discussed a new 911 fee for residents that would replace a flat landline fee with one that’s dependent on square footage.
Read more from WEKU
Denied, again
With a 3-1 decision and a packet courtroom, the LaRue County Fiscal Court voted for the third time to overturn two heavy industrial rezoning recommendations.
Read more from the Herald News
New health center finally moving forward
A new health center had been planned by the Marion County Board of Health for many years. Now, that new facility is becoming a reality.
Read more from the Lebanon Enterprise
Kenton County debates where it’s OK to store campers, boats, RVs
The Kenton County Fiscal Court is considering allowing the storage of campers, boats and recreational vehicles in Rural Commercial Zones.
Read more from Link NKY
County passes special vehicle ordinance
The Harlan County Fiscal Court passed an ordinance related to street legal special purpose vehicles during their regular June meeting.
Read more from the Harlan Enterprise
Washington County PSAP seeks to fund additional 911 dispatchers
Washington County's Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) board is continuing to look for ways to fund the hiring of two additional dispatchers at the 911 Dispatch Center. Last month the Washington County Fiscal Court rejected a proposed $2 per month increase in the 911 fee on county water bills.
Read more from the Springfield Sun
Week of June 23, 2025
Court OKs ordinances for transient room taxes, special purpose vehicles
Christian Fiscal Court has approved an amendment to an ordinance that is slated to benefit all fine arts facilities in the county.
Read more from the Kentucky New Era
Caldwell Fiscal Court approves city takeover of City-County Park
Magistrates unanimously approved a resolution officially transferring City-County Park ownership to the City, ending years of shared management between the City and County.
Governor Andy Beshear announces new companies coming to South Central Kentucky
In Thursday’s Team Kentucky update, Governor Andy Beshear announced several things that will affect South Central Kentuckians.
Read more from WNKY
Business expansion adding new jobs in Muhlenberg County
Curran Mill Machinery, doing business as Brewco Saw Systems, will expand its current operation in Muhlenberg County with a $1.2 million investment, creating 20 new jobs, more than doubling the company’s total Kentucky employment to 37.
Read more from WFIE
‘Time is everything’: Montgomery Co. braces for potential hospital closure
Montgomery County Fire and EMS Battalion Chief Jeffrey Jackson said transportation times are not an issue for the department.
Read more from WKYT
City of Paintsville enters agreement with Fiscal Court for ambulance funding
In a special called meeting on Tuesday afternoon, the Paintsville City Council voted in favor of an agreement with the Johnson County Fiscal Court with regards to funding for the ambulance service.
Read more from WKLW
Fiscal Court makes no decisions on U.S. 111, nor the Confederate flag
Two proposals were presented at Tuesday’s Pulaski County Fiscal Court meeting.
Read more from the Commonwealth Journal
Scott County first responders help family deliver baby
When it comes to childbirth, nothing ever goes exactly as planned—and sometimes, that’s a blessing in disguise.
Read more from Fox 56
County passes special vehicle ordinance
The Harlan County Fiscal Court passed an ordinance related to street legal special purpose vehicles during their regular June meeting.
Read more from the Harlan Enterprise
Kentucky Senate ready for special session to address tornado disaster funds
Kentucky Senate leaders said that they are prepared to convene for a special session whenever Governor Andy Beshear requests additional disaster recovery funding for areas hit by last month's tornado.
Read more from LEX 18
Urgent call for help at Franklin County flood relief center
The Franklin County Flood Relief Center is calling on volunteers, specifically those who have trucks and trailers to move furniture for flood victims.
Read more from LEX 18
Fiscal Court passes first reading of increased fire dues, Judge Lindsey explains reasoning
The Edmonson County Fiscal Court voted to approve an increase in county fire dues at the June 23rd fiscal court meeting.
Read more from the Edmonson Voice
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Week of June 30, 2025
Fiscal court waits on ATV ordinance
The Casey County Fiscal Court at a June 23 special called meeting agreed to wait on considering an ordinance to allow ATVs, side-by-sides, and other traditionally off-road vehicles to be licensed and drive on county and state roadways.
Kentucky leads America’s Best Counties rankings with 4 counties in the Top 20
Muhlenberg, Scott, Shelby and Mason counties were recognized in the top 20 per capita in Site Selection magazine’s America’s Best Counties ranking released this week.
Read more from WBKO
Kentucky AG finds no credible law violations from 2024 general election inquiries
Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman announced July 1 there were no credible election law violations from Jefferson County and 11 others after inquiries were opened following the 2024 general election.
Read more from the Courier Journal
Shelby County Treasurer Sheila McGee recognized for fourth consecutive clean audit
Before getting started on Fiscal Court business during the regularly scheduled meeting on June 17, Shelby County Judge Executive Dan Ison congratulated Treasurer Sheila McGee, Finance Officer Samantha Montgomery, and Finance Clerk Alicia Whisman for achieving a clean audit for the fourth year in a row.
Read more from the Sentinel News
Graves County to house inmates at Christian County Jail
Graves County officials have struggled to compensate for the loss of the county jail in the December 2021 tornado. While considering security concerns and fiscal responsibility to taxpayers, the Graves County Fiscal Court has entered an agreement with Christian County Jail to house inmates.
Read more from the Paducah Sun
Madison County discusses new 911 service fee amid zoning classification errors
Madison County officials discussed a new 911 fee for residents that would replace a flat landline fee with one that’s dependent on square footage.Read more from WEKU
Denied, again
With a 3-1 decision and a packet courtroom, the LaRue County Fiscal Court voted for the third time to overturn two heavy industrial rezoning recommendations.Read more from the Herald News
New health center finally moving forward
A new health center had been planned by the Marion County Board of Health for many years. Now, that new facility is becoming a reality.
Read more from the Lebanon Enterprise
Kenton County debates where it’s OK to store campers, boats, RVs
The Kenton County Fiscal Court is considering allowing the storage of campers, boats and recreational vehicles in Rural Commercial Zones.
Read more from Link NKY
County passes special vehicle ordinance
The Harlan County Fiscal Court passed an ordinance related to street legal special purpose vehicles during their regular June meeting.
Read more from the Harlan Enterprise
Washington County PSAP seeks to fund additional 911 dispatchers
Washington County's Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) board is continuing to look for ways to fund the hiring of two additional dispatchers at the 911 Dispatch Center. Last month the Washington County Fiscal Court rejected a proposed $2 per month increase in the 911 fee on county water bills.
Read more from the Springfield Sun
Week of June 23, 2025
Fiscal court in limbo with FEMA on bridge replacement
Two bridges recently closed by state inspectors will be advertised for bids after the Webster County Fiscal Court approved the move during Monday’s final reguy meeting of fiscal year 2025. But while one will be paid for through state funds, the second is still in financial limbo.
Court OKs ordinances for transient room taxes, special purpose vehicles
Christian Fiscal Court has approved an amendment to an ordinance that is slated to benefit all fine arts facilities in the county.
Read more from the Kentucky New Era
Caldwell Fiscal Court approves city takeover of City-County Park
Magistrates unanimously approved a resolution officially transferring City-County Park ownership to the City, ending years of shared management between the City and County.
Governor Andy Beshear announces new companies coming to South Central Kentucky
In Thursday’s Team Kentucky update, Governor Andy Beshear announced several things that will affect South Central Kentuckians.
Read more from WNKY
Business expansion adding new jobs in Muhlenberg County
Curran Mill Machinery, doing business as Brewco Saw Systems, will expand its current operation in Muhlenberg County with a $1.2 million investment, creating 20 new jobs, more than doubling the company’s total Kentucky employment to 37.
Read more from WFIE
‘Time is everything’: Montgomery Co. braces for potential hospital closure
Montgomery County Fire and EMS Battalion Chief Jeffrey Jackson said transportation times are not an issue for the department.Read more from WKYT
City of Paintsville enters agreement with Fiscal Court for ambulance funding
In a special called meeting on Tuesday afternoon, the Paintsville City Council voted in favor of an agreement with the Johnson County Fiscal Court with regards to funding for the ambulance service.Read more from WKLW
Fiscal Court makes no decisions on U.S. 111, nor the Confederate flag
Two proposals were presented at Tuesday’s Pulaski County Fiscal Court meeting.
Read more from the Commonwealth Journal
Scott County first responders help family deliver baby
When it comes to childbirth, nothing ever goes exactly as planned—and sometimes, that’s a blessing in disguise.
Read more from Fox 56
County passes special vehicle ordinance
The Harlan County Fiscal Court passed an ordinance related to street legal special purpose vehicles during their regular June meeting.
Read more from the Harlan Enterprise
Kentucky Senate ready for special session to address tornado disaster funds
Kentucky Senate leaders said that they are prepared to convene for a special session whenever Governor Andy Beshear requests additional disaster recovery funding for areas hit by last month's tornado.
Read more from LEX 18
Urgent call for help at Franklin County flood relief center
The Franklin County Flood Relief Center is calling on volunteers, specifically those who have trucks and trailers to move furniture for flood victims.
Read more from LEX 18
Fiscal Court passes first reading of increased fire dues, Judge Lindsey explains reasoning
The Edmonson County Fiscal Court voted to approve an increase in county fire dues at the June 23rd fiscal court meeting.
Read more from the Edmonson Voice
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