Kentucky county jails are at a crisis point, with fiscal court subsidies rising more than 76% in six years and counties forced to raise taxes or cut essential services just to keep their facilities operating.
KACo has published a one-page document with key points of our 2026 legislative focus: Reshaping the shared responsibility of county jails.
Revenue forecast eases fears ahead of budget session, though shortfall remains
Kentucky lawmakers will enter the 2026 budget session facing a projected budget shortfall—but one that is significantly smaller than earlier estimates and more manageable than initially feared according to updated revenue projections released this week.
Prepare now for potential cold leading to frozen pipes
If the past few months are any indication weatherwise, Kentucky counties might be in for an eventful winter in 2026. We’ve already experienced multiple snow showers and bitterly cold temperatures in December alone.
Here is useful information from the American Red Cross on how to care for water pipes before and after the storm.
Unemployment rates fell in 116 counties, rose in Clinton, Wayne and Ballard counties and stayed the same in Logan County between September 2024 and September 2025, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics.
KACo President Adam O'Nan, right, and President-elect Michael Logsdon at the quarterly Board of Directors Meeting.
Judge/Executive Greg Terry, left, and PVA Association President Jonathan Bruer, both from Carlisle County, chat before the Board of Directors meeting.
KACo 1st Vice President Sean Curry, right, and Immediate Past President Dan Mosley at the quarterly Board of Directors meeting.
Rowan County Judge/Executive Harry Clark is sworn in as a KACo board member at the quarterly meeting.
Logan County Attorney Joe Ross, left, and Laurel County Attorney Jodi Albright talk prior to the board meeting.
Whitley County Judge/Executive Pat White talks with KACo's Rick Stiltner following the quarterly Board of Directors meeting.
Did you know Santa (aka Bill Hedges) is also a Shelby County Magistrate and a KACo board member?
The Barren County community has rallied around Larry Gazda, center, with $15,000 in donations raised this week to support him and his wife, who is undergoing treatment for cancer. Larry is a retired veteran and part-time county government employee.
The Laurel County Courthouse looked beautiful during a recent snowfall.
Officials broke ground on a new judicial center in Clinton County. It is scheduled for completion in 2028.
Fulton County Sheriff Chad Parker met with KACo's Lauren Carr for technical assistance on opioid settlement funds that can be used for community resources.
Seventh grader Bailey Moore, center, holds up her winning artwork from the KACo art contest in front of the Henderson County Public Library.
Members of the Trigg County Adult Leadership program visited the Trigg County Sheriff’s Office for a tour that included discussions on taxes, inspections and case management.
Local bell ringers provided festive holiday music in the main foyer at the Bourbon County Courthouse.
Allen Elementary School chorus members visited the Floyd County PVA Office to sing Christmas carols for staff members.
Marshall County Judge/Executive Kevin Spraggs was in the holiday spirit as he called out bingo numbers for senior citizens during a recent holiday event.
Graves County Jailer Kelli Elliott (left) met with Merryman House Executive Director Mary Foley and Rep. Kim Holloway for a discussion about domestic violence.
Jefferson County Circuit Court Clerk David Nicholson with staff members at his office's employee appreciation holiday luncheon.
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