Oct. 25, 2024

KACo President and Scott County Magistrate David Livingston explains why there's something for every county official at the annual KACo Conference and Exposition.

The KACo Annual Conference is just around the corner!

Join us November 13-15 for the 2024 KACo Conference and Exposition as we celebrate 50 years of service to Kentucky counties. This milestone event features an exciting lineup of speakers, including motivational leaders, national experts and top state and local officials, all bringing insights that are relevant, engaging and empowering. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn and grow with county leaders from across the Commonwealth. Early-bird registration ends Nov. 1. 

Note that our conference hotel is currently sold out. To be added to the wait list, contact Beth Pleasant at beth.pleasant@kaco.org.

County IT professionals invited to attend organizational meeting

We are excited to invite county IT professionals from across the state to a special meeting on Nov. 13 in Louisville prior to the start of the upcoming KACo Conference. This organizational meeting will bring together IT professionals working in county government to explore ways they can collaborate, share knowledge and support one another in their unique roles. Spread the word!

Webster County benefitting from economic development pilot program

A federal economic development pilot program launched in Webster County this month with county officials recently hosting a two-day workshop with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Judge/Executive Steve Henry described the program kickoff as a success.

Trends in Kentucky’s jail population

More than 24,000 inmates are currently housed in county jails. County inmates make up slightly more than half of the total county jail population in the state, while about 38 percent are state inmates and 9.5 percent ae federal.

KACo, offices in Jefferson and Warren counties, win communications honors

Staff members at the Kentucky Association of Counties (KACo) recently earned high praise from a statewide organization of communications professionals.  

Engaging with security researchers: Embracing a ‘See something, say something’ culture

In an age where digital systems have an electronic tendril in nearly every aspect of our lives, the role of cybersecurity researchers is more important than ever.

These individuals and groups proactively identify weaknesses in software, networks, and hardware, often before malicious actors get a chance to exploit them.

Counties in the News: Week of Oct. 21, 2024

Plans move forward for a new home for the Bullitt County Clerk's Office, fiscal courts discuss solar ordinances, repairs will be made to the Casey County Senior Citizens Center, and the Jefferson County Clerk's Office reminds residents that its voting system is secure.



This week's Counties in the News roundup features stories from Breckinridge, Bullitt, Carroll, Casey, Clark, Jefferson, LaRue and Trimble counties.

This week in pictures

Students from Austin Tracy Elementary School toured the Barren County Courthouse this week.

Commonwealth's Attorney Richie Kemp talked to the students at Graves County’s Mayfield Middle School about the harms of cyberbullying and related topics. 

Webster County Judge/Executive Steve Henry speaks at a workshop that is part of a pilot program with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Cumberland County Judge/Executive Luke King met with representatives from the Cumberland County Retired Teachers Association to sign a proclamation recognizing Oct. 21-25 as Retired Teachers Appreciation Week in the county.

Crews are moving fast on the new Bath County Judicial Center. They’re hard at work on the interior, and masons are halfway done with the stone and brickwork.

These three blind mice from the Menifee County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office had a great time at Menifee Central’s Trick or Treat event. 

The Hillvue Heights Church fed first responders from the Warren County Sheriff's Office this week.

The Daviess County Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association spent a few hours with Jailer Art Maglinger and Lieutenant Keith Stiff learning about the challenges and successes of the Daviess County Detention Center. 

Greenup County Public Safety had a great turnout at McKell Middle School for a hazmat tabletop exercise. Emergency responders and other community partners attended the exercise to review how they will respond to a hazmat incident in the South Shore area.

Russell County Judge/Executive Randy Marcum listened to a speaker at the Kentucky Opioid Symposium.

Chris Evans, Executive Director of the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission, and KACo's Lauren Carr at this week's Kentucky Opioid Symposium.

Harlan County Judge/Executive Dan Mosley spoke with Darrell Bramer of Operation Parent at the Kentucky Opioid Symposium.