Oct. 18, 2024

Kentucky county clerks are united in securing elections

Election security is a top priority for our county clerks, and in every county in Kentucky, our clerks are reassuring Kentuckians that their vote is safe and protected.



The Kentucky County Clerks Association has posted a two-page document outlining the measures each county clerk office takes when focusing on election security.

The state of county bridges in Kentucky

Counties own and maintain more than 5,000 bridges in Kentucky, making up 35 percent of all the bridges in the state. As of 2024, 449 county-owned bridges in Kentucky were in poor condition, making up nine percent of county bridges. Most county-owned bridges (61%) were classified in fair condition while only 31 percent were classified in good condition.

Stay diligent as cyber threats loom

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

For cybersecurity risk management resources and news, contact KACo Safety and Loss Control Specialist Dwyane Litton for access to eRisk hub if you are a KACo Workers Compensation or All Lines Fund member. Dwayne can be reached at dwayne.litton@kaco.org or by calling 502-223-7667.

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!

Be extra cautious while traveling on the road during deer season

The number of deer collisions dramatically increases during the last quarter of the year, which coincides with the rut and most of the deer hunting season in Kentucky.

Peak deer season is October through December, and peak time for deer collisions is between dusk and dawn.

Remember, if you see one deer, there are probably more nearby.

Kentucky Industrial Access and Safety Improvement Program application window open

During this year’s legislative session, the Kentucky General Assembly enacted House Bill 1 designating $7.5 million per fiscal year toward railroad equipment, construction, reconstruction, improvement or rehabilitation of rail facilities or engineering work associated with capital projects. Applications for the program are due by Dec. 2, 2024.

Counties in the News: Week of Oct. 14, 2024

McLean County County Clerk Carol Eaton anticipates the upcoming general election will bring many of the county’s almost 7,000 voters out to the polls. Meanwhile, safeguards against improper voter registration and illegal voting are in place for the upcoming election, including systems to verify people coming to the polls to vote, and to verify absentee ballots.



This week's Counties in the News roundup features stories from Madison, Harlan, Warren, McLean, Daviess, Carter, Edmonson, Russell, Harrison, Wolfe, Morgan and Magoffin counties.

This week in pictures

KACo's Kayla Carter Smith poses with Magoffin County Judge/Executive Matt Wireman and Lawrence County Clerk Chris Jobe at the annual SOAR Conference.

KACo's Kayla Carter Smith and Rich Ornstein with Pike County Clerk Darrell Pugh.

Whitley County Judge/Executive Pat White and KACo's Rich Ornstein.

Powell County Judge/Executive Eddie Barnes, left, participated in a panel about the Red River Gorge at the SOAR Conference with Elijah Hicks, Elmer Whitaker and moderator Joshua Ball.

Perry County Judge/Executive Scott Alexander speaks on a panel at the SOAR Conference.

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office staff visited with students at Anne Mason Elementary, Children’s Montessori School of Georgetown and Georgetown Baptist Preschool recently.

Greenup County was officially named a StormReady County. Tony Edwards from the National Weather Service presented Emergency Management Director Garth Wireman, Public Safety Director Buford Hurley and the Greenup County Fiscal Court with StormReady signs to be placed on several roadways.

The Hopkins County Clerk's Office is honoring those who have fought or are currently fighting breast cancer. Residents can "tag" a loved one in the office to honor them on a commemorative license plate.

Boyd County local linemen with Appalachian Utility Services and CW Electric have stepped up to assist with hurricane and flooding relief efforts. Here, they are working on power lines in Mayo, Florida.

Bracken County Magistrate Craig Miller donned his camouflage KACo hat while hunting with his family.

Shelby County Treasurer Sheila McGee and Finance Officer Samantha Montgomery visited the Capitol this week and posed for a photo with Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman.

Shelby County Treasurer Sheila McGee and Finance Officer Samantha Montgomery also were paid a visit this week by State Treasurer Mark Metcalf.

Judge Matt Schalk swears in Caldwell County Sheriff's Office Deputy Garrick Lamb earlier this week.

Graves County Sheriff Jon Hayden and Lyon County Judge/Executive Jaime Green-Smith recently attended a railroad safety training with P&L Railroad.

Hart County Circuit Court Clerk Kayla Rountree's staff sent her a beautiful bouquet for Boss's Day.