Jan. 3, 2025

Kentucky braces for major winter storm: NWS issues weekend weather alert

The National Weather Service offices that serve Kentucky have called for a significant and impactful winter storm this weekend.

A substantial wintry mix is expected Sunday morning through midday Monday. Significant accumulations of ice and snow will be possible across a majority of the Commonwealth, especially in North Central Kentucky. 

Regular updates from the Louisville office, which covers the largest part of Kentucky, can be found at the link below or at your local NWS forecast office's website.

Proper safety for vehicles and property means planning ahead

Heading into a weather-alert weekend, our safety and loss control team has critical information to share regarding travel and building maintenance.

2025 General Assembly Regular Session begins on Tuesday, Jan. 7

The 2025 General Assembly will convene on Jan. 7 for four days before adjourning until Feb. 4. The deadline for introducing new Senate bills is Tuesday, Feb. 18, followed by the deadline for new House bills on Wednesday, Feb. 19.

As a "short session," the 2025 Regular Session is limited to 30 legislative days, compared to the 60-day "long session" held in even-numbered years.

Get to know KACo President and Harlan County Judge/Executive Dan Mosley

The latest issue of County Line is available on our website. In this edition, you can learn more about KACo President Dan Mosley, get tips for advocating for your county, see highlights from the annual conference and read about good things happening in Henderson and Webster counties.

With every issue, Staff Attorney Rich Ornstein answers questions relevant to county officials. In this issue, Rich talks about the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Opioid Abatement Commission accepting grant applications

The Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission is accepting applications for 2025 grants from the state's portion of opioid settlement funds. The application period will close at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. Counties are eligible to apply.

To learn more about this funding opportunity, you can view a recording of this month's KACo webinar and download a copy of the presentation at the link below.

Training Opportunities

Opioid Solutions Monthly Webinar Series

Throughout 2025, KACo will host a series of webinars about the use of opioid settlement funds, including examples of innovative county programs and best practices.

Currently, webinars are scheduled for 11 a.m. - noon, ET on the following dates in 2025: Jan. 9, Feb. 13, March 13, April 10, May 8.

Emergency Preparedness Series: Incident Management Teams and the Kentucky Qualification System

Date: Jan. 23, 2025

Time: 11 a.m. - Noon, ET

Location: Virtual

Cost: FREE

This week in pictures

Daviess County Public Works is preparing for the first significant winter storm of the season.

Pulaski County Judge/Executive Marshall Todd swears in new Pulaski County Emergency Management Director Christopher J. Mason.

Lawrence County Emergency Management reminds everyone how to prevent and treat frozen pipes this winter.

Calloway County Judge/Executive Kenny Imes swears in Mary Beth Imes, who was reelected to serve in the General Assembly as Representative for District 5.

Larry Brock has been appointed Madison County jailer following the retirement of Steve Tussey.

The Ohio County Sheriff's Office held its annual awards banquet.