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19 Confirmed Dead Following Tornadoes, Flooding
Severe weather hit Kentucky this weekend, leaving 19 people confirmed dead in the London, Somerset, and Russell Springs areas.
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KLC 101 Sessions Offered for Employees, Officials
The Kentucky League of Cities now offers KLC 101 sessions anytime to help employees and officials get the most out of their membership.
DOCJT Opens New Training Facility
The Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) opened a new building on Eastern Kentucky University's Richmond campus.
KLC Conducting New City Census
The Kentucky League of Cities is conducting a 2025 City Census.
Sewer and Stormwater Grants Available
The Energy and Environment Cabinet has opened a call for letters of intent for the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant Program.
Burnside Recertified as City of Ethics
The City of Burnside completed its recertification training for the KLC Certified City of Ethics program.
Joseph Coleman Scholarship Applications Due June 6
The Kentucky League of Cities created the Dr. Joseph Coleman Memorial Scholarship to celebrate Joseph's lifelong dedication to education and public service.
2025 KLC Reverse Salt Auction for Cities
KLC, in partnership with eBridge, will host an Online Reverse Salt Auction for KLC member cities on May 20, 2025.
Change to Commonwealth Mileage Reimbursement Rate
The Finance and Administration Cabinet announced on March 14, 2025, a change to the mileage reimbursement rate for agencies using the commonwealth rate.
UPDATE: Flooding Claims Sixth Life
Kentucky cities continue to deal with flooding from storms that hit the commonwealth last week and through the weekend.
Helping Cities Impacted by Severe Weather
The Kentucky League of Cities' "Cities Helping Cities" program can help mayors in flood affected areas with current or future needs.
Kentucky Cities Can Join Virtual Job Fairs
Kentucky cities seeking employees can take advantage of a series of virtual job fairs hosted by the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs.
Court of Appeals Says Cities Can Impose Criminal Fines
In a significant win for Kentucky cities, the Court of Appeals has affirmed the ability of municipalities to impose criminal fines and penalties for ordinance violations.
Impact of Daylight Savings Time on Hourly Overnight Employees
Time changes this Sunday, March 9. Do you have a plan for how the change could impact your regular shift workers on duty at the time?
Nominations Open for 2025 KLC Awards
KLC is accepting nominations are Elected City Official of the Year, City Employee of the Year, City Government of the Year, and the Mayor Ann C. Deatherage LEAD Award.
KLC is Here to Help During Severe Weather
The Cities Helping Cities program is working to fill unmet needs in Kentucky cities hit hard by recent flooding.
KLC Members Get a 15% Tuition Discount at Midway University
Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) offers partnerships providing unique member benefits to serve municipal officials, employees, and their families.
