Oct. 11, 2024

Don't let your organization be an easy target for hackers and digital thieves

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. If you haven't already, download, print and hang these posters in your office to raise awareness about the importance of key cybersecurity practices. 



Have a question about cybersecurity training, insurance coverage or other resources? Contact your KACo insurance agent or a KACo loss control specialist at 502-223-7667 to learn more.

IMPORTANT REMINDER: County road funding deadline is Oct. 15!

The deadline for counties to submit their road projects for consideration under the County Priority Projects Program (CPPP) is less than two weeks away. This is an entirely new program passed during the 2024 legislative session. Any road funding requests counties may have made prior to July 1 will need to be resubmitted to the transportation cabinet. This is in addition to Flex Funding or any other road/bridge funding program. 

Application open for cybersecurity grants

Counties and cities, along with locally owned infrastructure (utilities, K-12 schools, law enforcement, emergency management, PSAPs, etc.) are eligible to apply for $5.4 million in grant funds from the Kentucky Department of Homeland Security to help support a variety of cybersecurity projects. 

The deadline to apply is Nov. 3, 2024.

Back in 1974: Where were you 50 years ago?

As we celebrate KACo's 50th anniversary, let's take a trip down memory lane and remember what life was like when KACo first opened its doors in 1974.

County Infrastructure 101: The Fifths Formula

The Fifths Formula is outlined in KRS 177.360 and sets out how County Road Aid and Rural Secondary funding is apportioned amongst the counties.

Counties in the News: Week of Oct. 7, 2024

The Warren County Regional Jail has announced it is partnering with Addiction Recovery Care to welcome a full-time peer support specialist program, while a Kentucky sheriff is recognized for his efforts against animal cruelty, and county clerks are busy preparing for the upcoming election.



This week's Counties in the News roundup features stories from Harlan, Warren, Jefferson, Carlisle, Fayette, Clark, Pike, Estill, Clay, Marion, Owen and Franklin counties.

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This week in pictures

LaRue County recently celebrated Lincoln Days with two days of history and heritage from the birthplace of President Lincoln. Events included a parade, live music, an art show and an ice cream eating contest. Pictured with an Abraham Lincoln lookalike is LaRue County Jailer Jody Perry. 

Harlan County Judge/Executive Dan Mosley participated on a NACo panel discussing coal communities embracing new roles that can spark economic development. Watch the video at https://bit.ly/NACoMosley.

Hopkins County Judge/Executive Jack Whitfield swears in new sheriff's deputies Josh Gunn, Skylerr Armstrong and Austin Kurtz. 

The Boyle County Fiscal Court recognized Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame member Jack Hendricks, one of two Boyle County veterans in the Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame. 

Johnson County has been awarded $4,714,887 to construct a new shared-use path along KY 321. This path will connect several schools, the hospital, residential areas and businesses. Making the announcement with Gov. Andy Beshear is Johnson County Judge/Executive Mark McKenzie.

Daviess County Fiscal Court has proclaimed October as Manufacturing Month. The Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corp. received the proclamation with representatives of Kimberly-Clark.

Jefferson County Clerk Bobbie Holsclaw’s team has been hard at work processing mail-in absentee ballot requests.

The President of Kiwanis International, Lee Kuan Yong, from Malaysia, and other Kiwanis officials from Jamaica, Tennessee and Pennsylvania visited Oldham County to organize a new Kiwanis Club. They are pictured here with Judge/Executive David Voegele. 

The first Repair Affair for Boyd County was a success as community members built handrails, decks and ramps and painted porches to support elderly and disabled neighbors. The Boyd County Fiscal Court was one of the sponsors for the event.