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May 08, 2025
Governor announces decline in highway fatalities in 2024
Road fatalities fall to lowest in a decade, down 107 compared with 2023
May 06, 2025
Counties in the news
The latest stories and information from across the Commonwealth
April 26, 2025
Major disaster declaration, individual assistance issued for Kentuckians in 13 counties
Request for public assistance and hazard mitigation from April flooding still pending
April 25, 2025
Some counties denied FEMA assistance, wait continues on April storm decision
Governor stresses need for federal help
April 18, 2025
The long road ahead is still underwater
While flood cleanup and recovery are ongoing, many counties are still waiting for floodwaters to recede
April 18, 2025
$8.2 million awarded for local bridge improvements
Funding supports 22 repair and replacement projects in 15 counties, 3 cities
April 17, 2025
KACo joins national network addressing opioid crisis
New National Association of Counties cohort joins state associations of counties to share best practices in implementing opioid settlement funds.
April 04, 2025
Counties grappling with multiple inclement weather issues
Kentucky Emergency Management will keep the State Emergency Operations Center active through at least Sunday evening to coordinate the statewide response.