After hours of testimony and sustained debate over wording and mapping, Oldham County Fiscal Court voted 6'to 3 to adopt a revised comprehensive plan that reduces the number of goals and objectives and alters future land-use map categories; opponents warned the changes weaken environmental protections and public participation.

The board agreed to remove and postpone consent items involving school relocations, consolidation of King Elementary and closure of Zachary Taylor, and proposed closures of Liberty Middle and High School, and asked Superintendent Yearwood to provide additional rationale and impact details by Dec. 23 for the Jan. 20 meeting. Community speakers, including a longtime Liberty advocate, urged the board to preserve Liberty High.

Director Steve Hunter presented proposed revisions to zoning articles 2 and 7 to align definitions with state law, adjust in-family conveyance rules, and reduce potential lot fragmentation; committee members asked for more verified parcel data before final action.

Emergency management director Chris Mason told the Fiscal Court the county now has a state‑approved emergency operations plan, expects FEMA reimbursements (including $222,585.50 for three road projects), and urged the creation of a countywide shelter network and EOC mobile expansion to protect thousands living in mobile homes.

Barren County Fiscal Court voted to accept a respondent to be the operator-of-record for a feasibility study of a proposed grain elevator and authorized pursuing agricultural economic-development grant funding; court emphasized no county tax dollars would be used for the study phase.

A revenue task force told the board deferred-maintenance needs may total $2.5 billion and the district must identify $132 million in cuts; public speakers — including enrichment vendors and worker advocates — urged prompt contract approvals and strengthened procurement standards to protect federal funds and worker protections.

Superintendent Dr. Yearwood told the Jefferson County Board of Education that proficiency rates rose in several subjects and graduation remained high, but the district still trails state averages; he urged focus on foundational literacy, attendance, and supports for schools needing additional assistance.

The Woodford County budget and finance committee voted unanimously to recommend the sheriff’s $1.532 million 2026 budget and the county clerk’s $1.202 million 2026 budget to the full fiscal court and approved associated annual order allowances.

The commission approved multiple board appointments and personnel hires, approved 2.8% COLAs for two closed legacy pension plans covering a total of 28 remaining annuitants, heard a first reading of a budget amendment that includes a grant-funded police officer and approved the October financial report; it then voted to enter a closed session under 61.811(g) to discuss a business proposal.

Speakers at public comment said Madison County Haven of Hope has signed to acquire a property and aims to open an emergency overnight shelter within weeks, while nonprofit partners described a housing continuum and volunteer and funding needs.

The Richmond Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted Ordinance 25-27 on second reading to rezone 495 Duncannon Lane (190 acres) from agriculture to heavy industry, citing a $2 million state PDI grant, a city match and plans for utilities and industrial-ready sites.

Council approved a municipal order for construction of Lane Runs Business Park Phase 3, funded in part by KPDI rounds with local matches; Raine Contracting was named the lowest responsive, responsible bidder and council heard that the city and county already have local interest in the phase.

The Georgetown City Council voted 7–1 to adopt a resolution committing the city to participate in development of the Bluegrass Recovery Initiative, a regional recovery coordination effort led by the Bluegrass Area Development District that seeks a $1 million state grant; councilmembers expressed both support and concern about administration vs. services.

Staff briefed council on near-term capital items including city hall networking, AV and security quotes (~$104k, $85k and $60k respectively), Main Street brick sidewalk bidding, Lexus Way grant/design sequencing and two interlocal park projects (lap pool and cloverleaf fields) with combined construction estimates of about $9.5–11 million shared with the county.

City staff presented a Strand study identifying about $25 million in stormwater needs and an annual program cost of roughly $2.6 million, equivalent to about $6 per ERU per month; council debated credits, residential impacts and whether to start small maintenance crews before seeking a dedicated fee.

Council reviewed design and staffing plans for a proposed Fire Station 4, with staff estimating $250,000 for design and $5–5.5 million for construction and apparatus; council directed staff to proceed with design RFQs while weighing hiring timelines, SAFER grant prospects and recurring personnel costs.

The Clinton Circuit Court handled a multi-county docket Dec. 10, accepting guilty pleas in a string of drug and misdemeanor cases, ordering treatment placements, and setting negotiation dates for Jan. 5 with return hearings Jan. 8.

Officials reported an opioid fund balance of $106,907 and a Senate Bill 135 records-retention account of about $108,033. County leaders debated investing part of the opioid balance in CDs versus funding local treatment programs, and asked program providers to present outcome data before committing funds.

Spencer Fiscal Court voted Nov. 3 to adopt a resolution supporting Representative James Allen Tipton's $6 million request to the Kentucky General Assembly for expanded sanitary sewer service, replacing a prior $5.2 million request. The sanitation district also sought reimbursement draws tied to construction work.

The board recognized staff and student awardees, including teachers and volunteers, and received a multi-year mathematics update outlining pacing guides, new common assessments for grades 3 and 5, a standards continuum and MTSS revisions to accelerate interventions.

Construction managers reported that West Hardin Middle School structural work is advancing, the new child nutrition facility is scheduled to finish by May next year, and Trojan Way Elementary is out for bid with decisions expected in January.

District staff and school resource officers detailed the district's recently purchased Raptor Technologies safety suite, explaining beacon installs, app features, visitor-screening and a planned January reunification training; the board approved the purchase in May 2025.

The Henderson County Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution authorizing a proposed $18,690,000 general obligation bond issue to fund HVAC and other capital projects, and approved related construction contracts and change orders for multiple school projects.

After extensive public comment, the Danville City Commission approved a first reading of ordinance 20-60 to abandon roughly 1.9 acres of Old Lexington Road right-of-way. Residents raised safety, traffic and process concerns and staff said zoning issues belong to the planning commission and a Dec. 10 hearing is scheduled.

District construction staff showed progress photos of the new elementary school (roofs, terrazzo, canopies, windows forthcoming). Superintendent Brewer described a Whittaker Bank offer of $25,000 for gym-floor naming rights and said the board would take a roll-call vote; the transcript does not record the vote result.