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 17, 2025
Fiscal court approves Park City amphitheater design contract
The Barren County Fiscal Court approved a contract with DECO Architects for design work on the Park City amphitheater project.
Read more from WCLU
Fiscal Court hears collection efforts continue on past due garbage bills
Nelson Fiscal Court discussed the large number of past-due bills owed the county for its universal garbage collection service.
Jefferson County's longtime sheriff announces retirement
The longest serving sheriff in Jefferson County history said he plans to make his current term his last.
Read more from WDRB
Logan County Animal Shelter reports progress after year under fiscal court
The Logan County Animal Shelter, now operating under the Logan Fiscal Court, has reported its first year’s statistics, highlighting progress and changes since separating from the Logan County Humane Society.
Read more from the News-Democrat
Read more from WPSD
Georgetown-Scott County EMS makes history
Georgetown-Scott County EMS is making history as they just named their first female chief.
Read more from WKYT
Fiscal Court hears construction update
The Harlan County Fiscal Court was advised on the status of the renovation of the Portal 31 Welcome Center in the Lynch area during the court’s regular meeting.
Read more from the Harlan Enterprise
Week of March 10, 2025
Possible jail expansion moves forward in Henderson County
The Henderson County Detention Center currently houses almost 500 inmates. Despite the large number, Jailor Bruce Todd says it’s constantly turning down revenue by not being able to house more.
Read more from WEHT
Grant will keep county cyber secure
In a time when cybersecurity is a concern for those who have checking accounts to multi-billion dollar businesses, Andrew Tippett, now in his 10th year as internet and technology coordinator for Franklin County Fiscal Court, wants to make it clear there are no problems with court data.
Police social workers fill critical gaps in NKY policing
Angie Weinel said police social work is like a natural disaster: Everyone shows up at first, but, after the initial assistance, everyone is gone, and that’s when people really start to suffer.
Read more from LINK nky
Inmates assist in spring cleaning in Perry Co.
Perry County officials are ramping up cleanup efforts this spring, with inmates from the county jail playing a key role in clearing illegal dump sites and removing debris left behind by recent flooding.
Read more from WYMT
Read more from the Hazard Herald
Read more from WPKY
Fiscal Court approves purchase of 40 acres in Providence
Webster County Fiscal Court voted Monday to purchase approximately 40 acres of land along KY 670, a plan that has been in the works since August 2023.
Read more from The Journal-Enterprise
County buys more homes destroyed by 2022 flooding
While the county recovers from the devastating February flooding, the Floyd County Fiscal Court continues to purchase homes and businesses destroyed during the 2022 flood as part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Buyout Program.
Read more from Floyd Chronicle & Times
Lyon County Sheriff asks for more deputies
Sheriff Brent White said with the growing demand for a law enforcement presence, the need for more deputies is dire.
Read more from WPSD
Week of March 3, 2025
Prosecutors join forces to solve cross-state violent crime problem
Prosecutors from Southern Indiana and Jefferson County, Ky. are joining forces to promote public safety on both sides of the river.
Read more from WAVE3
Social media videos lead to toy drive for flood survivors
One little girl worked to make a big difference. Norah Ramsey is a three-year-old who has a TikTok channel, called Cheyenne & Norah, which is run by her mother, Cheyenne Ramsey.
Petition opposes biodigester in rural Simpson County
A group of Simpson County residents presented a petition with more than 500 signatures to the Planning and Zoning Commission, opposing the installation of a biodigester facility by Vanguard Renewables.
Read more from the Franklin Favorite
USDA announces approval of D-SNAP for Kentucky disaster areas
People recovering from the impact of recent severe storms, flooding and straight-line winds may be eligible for food assistance through USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).
Read more from the USDA
Read more from Henry County Local
Read more from the Mountain Eagle
Fiscal court hires engineer for proposed industrial park
The Floyd County Fiscal Court hired an engineering firm during a special meeting Feb. 24 to assist with the proposed industrial park at the former Thunder Ridge property on Ky. 3.
Read more from Floyd County Times
Week of Feb. 24, 2025
Graves County to resume construction on administration building
Graves County is set to resume construction of a new administration building in April, Graves County Fiscal Court announced Thursday.
Read more from WPSD
Insurance fee could fund fire department upgrades
Upgrades to Warren County’s volunteer fire departments may be on the way after action taken Thursday by Warren Fiscal Court that could provide the necessary funding.
Floodwaters create “a-maize-ing” corn wall at Woodbury RV Park
At the Woodbury RV Park in Butler County, officials say floodwaters from recent storms swept through a neighboring cornfield. It has created a physical wall of corn stalks that has blocked roadways in the area.
Read more from WBKO
County Judge Exec. asking victims of recent flooding to report damage, take advantage of available aid
With the flood waters having now receded, some area residents have begun the process of assessing the damage left behind last week’s heavy rainfall.
Read more from the News Journal
Read more from Kentucky New Era
Read more from WYMT
Honoring the Badge: Pulaski County Sheriff Deputies awarded for their outstanding work in 2024
The Pulaski County Sheriff's Department recently recognized its top deputies. They celebrated the hard work and bravery that these deputies showed in the field this past year.
Read more from the Commonwealth Journal
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Week of March 17, 2025
$156 million business expansion to create 44 jobs in Daviess County
Gov. Andy Beshear joined local officials and leaders of Mizkan America, an industry-leading producer of pasta sauces and vinegars, to break ground on the company’s $156 million expansion project, which will create 44 new quality Kentucky jobs.
Fiscal court approves Park City amphitheater design contract
The Barren County Fiscal Court approved a contract with DECO Architects for design work on the Park City amphitheater project.
Read more from WCLU
Fiscal Court hears collection efforts continue on past due garbage bills
Nelson Fiscal Court discussed the large number of past-due bills owed the county for its universal garbage collection service.
Read more from Nelson County Gazette
Jefferson County's longtime sheriff announces retirement
The longest serving sheriff in Jefferson County history said he plans to make his current term his last.
Read more from WDRB
Logan County Animal Shelter reports progress after year under fiscal court
The Logan County Animal Shelter, now operating under the Logan Fiscal Court, has reported its first year’s statistics, highlighting progress and changes since separating from the Logan County Humane Society.
Read more from the News-Democrat
Local senior citizens centers to receive upgrades
Senior citizens centers in Murray and Clinton are set to receive upgrades or expansions, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday.Read more from WPSD
Georgetown-Scott County EMS makes history
Georgetown-Scott County EMS is making history as they just named their first female chief.Read more from WKYT
Fiscal Court hears construction update
The Harlan County Fiscal Court was advised on the status of the renovation of the Portal 31 Welcome Center in the Lynch area during the court’s regular meeting.
Read more from the Harlan Enterprise
Week of March 10, 2025
Crews begin $118 million project to widen busy stretch of I-64 in Shelby County
A major upgrade is coming to a busy stretch of Interstate 64 in Kentucky, a project that will span nearly three years and cost approximately $118 million.
Possible jail expansion moves forward in Henderson County
The Henderson County Detention Center currently houses almost 500 inmates. Despite the large number, Jailor Bruce Todd says it’s constantly turning down revenue by not being able to house more.
Read more from WEHT
Grant will keep county cyber secure
In a time when cybersecurity is a concern for those who have checking accounts to multi-billion dollar businesses, Andrew Tippett, now in his 10th year as internet and technology coordinator for Franklin County Fiscal Court, wants to make it clear there are no problems with court data.
Read more from the State Journal
Police social workers fill critical gaps in NKY policing
Angie Weinel said police social work is like a natural disaster: Everyone shows up at first, but, after the initial assistance, everyone is gone, and that’s when people really start to suffer.
Read more from LINK nky
Inmates assist in spring cleaning in Perry Co.
Perry County officials are ramping up cleanup efforts this spring, with inmates from the county jail playing a key role in clearing illegal dump sites and removing debris left behind by recent flooding.
Read more from WYMT
Local officials cautiously optimistic after meeting with Corps of Engineers
According to Floyd Judge-Executive Robbie Williams, in order for a government to "dredge" or clean up local streams in an attempt to mitigate flooding severity, there is a nearly insurmountable permitting process that must be changed.Read more from the Hazard Herald
Judge/Executive Kota Young announces new industrial building project
Young celebrated a day of significant progress, initiating the first steps toward building a new industrial facility in the Industrial Park for the first time in nearly three decades.Read more from WPKY
Fiscal Court approves purchase of 40 acres in Providence
Webster County Fiscal Court voted Monday to purchase approximately 40 acres of land along KY 670, a plan that has been in the works since August 2023.
Read more from The Journal-Enterprise
County buys more homes destroyed by 2022 flooding
While the county recovers from the devastating February flooding, the Floyd County Fiscal Court continues to purchase homes and businesses destroyed during the 2022 flood as part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Buyout Program.
Read more from Floyd Chronicle & Times
Lyon County Sheriff asks for more deputies
Sheriff Brent White said with the growing demand for a law enforcement presence, the need for more deputies is dire.
Read more from WPSD
Week of March 3, 2025
County to construct shooting range for law enforcement
A shooting range is to be built at the Washington County transfer station for local law enforcement officers and the 4-H shooting program.
Prosecutors join forces to solve cross-state violent crime problem
Prosecutors from Southern Indiana and Jefferson County, Ky. are joining forces to promote public safety on both sides of the river.
Read more from WAVE3
Social media videos lead to toy drive for flood survivors
One little girl worked to make a big difference. Norah Ramsey is a three-year-old who has a TikTok channel, called Cheyenne & Norah, which is run by her mother, Cheyenne Ramsey.
Petition opposes biodigester in rural Simpson County
A group of Simpson County residents presented a petition with more than 500 signatures to the Planning and Zoning Commission, opposing the installation of a biodigester facility by Vanguard Renewables.
Read more from the Franklin Favorite
USDA announces approval of D-SNAP for Kentucky disaster areas
People recovering from the impact of recent severe storms, flooding and straight-line winds may be eligible for food assistance through USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).
Read more from the USDA
Economic Development Council disbanded by fiscal court
Henry County no longer has an economic development council.Read more from Henry County Local
300,000 people visited Letcher multiple times in ’24
Over 300,000 people visited Letcher County nearly 3 million times in 2024, according to a study commissioned by the county Tourism and Convention Commission.Read more from the Mountain Eagle
Fiscal court hires engineer for proposed industrial park
The Floyd County Fiscal Court hired an engineering firm during a special meeting Feb. 24 to assist with the proposed industrial park at the former Thunder Ridge property on Ky. 3.
Read more from Floyd County Times
Week of Feb. 24, 2025
Knox County gets $2.8M for 1,500-acre industrial park
Gov. Andy Beshear announced final approval of nearly $2.8 million in funding for a regional project between Knox and Whitley counties to prompt future investment and job growth.
Graves County to resume construction on administration building
Graves County is set to resume construction of a new administration building in April, Graves County Fiscal Court announced Thursday.
Read more from WPSD
Insurance fee could fund fire department upgrades
Upgrades to Warren County’s volunteer fire departments may be on the way after action taken Thursday by Warren Fiscal Court that could provide the necessary funding.
Floodwaters create “a-maize-ing” corn wall at Woodbury RV Park
At the Woodbury RV Park in Butler County, officials say floodwaters from recent storms swept through a neighboring cornfield. It has created a physical wall of corn stalks that has blocked roadways in the area.
Read more from WBKO
County Judge Exec. asking victims of recent flooding to report damage, take advantage of available aid
With the flood waters having now receded, some area residents have begun the process of assessing the damage left behind last week’s heavy rainfall.
Read more from the News Journal
Clerk's office marks 'second-best year' with $6 million in receipts
Trigg County Clerk Carmen Finley told county magistrates recently that 2024 has been the second-best year so far for her office.Read more from Kentucky New Era
Former deputy who was shot is recognized on Senate floor
Senator Scott Madon and Rep. Ashley Tackett Laferty recognized former Floyd County Sheriff’s Deputy Darrin Lawson.Read more from WYMT
Honoring the Badge: Pulaski County Sheriff Deputies awarded for their outstanding work in 2024
The Pulaski County Sheriff's Department recently recognized its top deputies. They celebrated the hard work and bravery that these deputies showed in the field this past year.
Read more from the Commonwealth Journal
‘Cluster’ of teen suicides in Boone County prompt groups to come together, seek solutions
Several groups met in Boone County last week to see if they can focus on finding solutions for students who are struggling with life-threatening anxiety issues.
Read more from the Northern Kentucky Tribune
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