Kentucky Association of Counties - KACo

09/05/2026

📸 This week in photos: A longtime public servant retires, new leadership in Bracken County, planning for priority road projects, engaging with young constituents, and a county government panel discussion in Northern Kentucky.

09/01/2026

It’s official!

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Clark County Judge Executive R. J. Palmer recently proclaimed September 1st as Why I Love My County Day in Clark County. The proclamation came just one day after the Kentucky […]

08/31/2026

As we mark International Overdose Awareness Day, counties are encouraged to highlight local programs, share stories of prevention and recovery, promote available resources and help reduce the stigma surrounding substance use and addiction.

Overdose Awareness Day offers opportunity to highlight county investments

08/30/2026

This Week in Photos: A visit to the Kentucky State Fair, county groundbreakings, meetings, a special send-off for our KACo's retiring chief financial officer, and more.

08/28/2026

There's still time to explore the Kentucky State Fair this weekend, which runs through Aug. 30.

As you take in the sights, sounds and food, be sure to visit all the booths in the Kentucky Farm Bureau Pride of the Counties section, where many county tourism leaders are highlighting the best events and attractions in their communities.

Here's a glimpse of counties at the fair!

08/28/2026

Please join KACo in wishing a happy retirement to Chief Financial Officer Karen Basham, who is retiring from KACo following 11 years of dedicated service to counties. We are so thankful to Karen for her diligence and professionalism in leading our accounting and financial management team and serving on the executive staff. Happy retirement, Karen!

08/24/2026

Attention all young visual artists in Kentucky! 🎨

It's time for KACo's annual I Love My County Art Contest.

Students in grades K-8 are invited to draw, paint or create original artwork showing what they love most about their county. It might be a favorite quiet spot or hangout, a local event or anything that they feel makes their county unique and a special place to call home.

We are accepting entries until Oct. 16.

Help us spread the word by sharing with local schools, teachers and all Kentucky students in kindergarten through 8th grade.

➡ Learn more and enter here: https://kaco.org/member-services/i-love-my-county-art-contest/2026-art-contest-content-page/

08/22/2026

This week in photos: The Governor’s Local Issues Conference and Kentucky Prosecutors Conference both met this week, highlighting another strong week for counties.

08/21/2026

⚠️ Attention Workers' Compensation Fund and All Lines Fund members: The KACo Insurance Grant Program is open and accepting applications. There are three grant opportunities available for this cycle including jails, law enforcement and fiscal courts/political subdivisions.

Go to https://kaco.org/insurance/loss-control/kaco-insurance-grant-application/kaco-insurance-grant-landing-page/ to learn more and apply.