Meade County KY Community Engagement

06/09/2026

TIP TUESDAY: Call if you can, text if you can’t. 📱🚨

Meade County, did you know you can text 911 in an emergency when calling isn’t safe or possible?

This can help if you’re hiding, unable to speak, deaf, hard of hearing, speech impaired, or in a situation where a phone call just won’t work.

If you text 911, include your exact location and what is happening.

Calling is still the fastest option when you can — but it’s good to know texting is there when you can’t.

06/07/2026

The Meade County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a work session and regular meeting on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at the Meade County Courthouse.

Work Session: 5:30 PM
Regular Meeting: 6:30 PM
Location: 516 Hillcrest Drive, Brandenburg, KY

During the regular meeting, the Commission will hold public hearings and may take action on zoning matters, including several rezoning requests listed on the agenda.

These meetings are open to the public, and anyone interested in the matters being discussed may attend and be heard.

Local decisions matter, and public participation is an important part of the process.

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06/07/2026

Congratulations Sgt. Perkins!

** Recognition **
The Meade County Sheriff’s Office proudly recognize Sergeant Macaigen Perkins for his outstanding dedication and hard work! Sgt Perkins was presented a well-deserved letter of commendation. Sgt Perkins was instrumental in the development and implementation of the new Field Training Officer (FTO) program within the Sheriff’s Office. This initiative is designed to enhance the training of the newly recruited Deputies by providing nearly 400 additional hours of patrol duty training, following their completion and graduation of the Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) Academy. In addition, deputies joining from other agencies will receive tailored variations within this program. The program is a key part of Sheriff’s Wimpee’s broader initiative to elevate the training standards for the deputies, ensuring the office can continue to serve the wonderful citizens of Meade County with excellence and dedication. Join us in celebrating Sgt Perkins’ hard work and sacrifice within the department and the on-going commitment to improve the department and safety of our community!

06/07/2026

🚜 Farming season is in full swing around Meade County!

That means you’re going to see more tractors, combines, and farm equipment on our roadways. Please slow down, be patient, and give them plenty of room.

Parents — this is also a great time to talk to your new drivers about how to safely share the road with farm equipment. Tractors move slower, make wider turns, and may be traveling from one farm to another just a short distance down the road.

A few reminders:

✅ Slow down early when you see farm equipment ahead
✅ Don’t tailgate
✅ Only pass in a legal passing zone
✅ Make sure you have plenty of clear roadway before going around
✅ Never assume the tractor driver sees you or knows you’re passing
✅ Watch for wide turns into fields, driveways, or side roads

And remember — that might be someone’s farm kid driving that tractor from one farm to another. They’re out working, helping their family, and doing their part to keep local farms running.

A few extra seconds of patience can prevent a tragedy.

Let’s all do our part to keep our farmers, families, and drivers safe this season.

06/04/2026

🚑🚁 This is what teamwork in emergency services looks like.

From Meade County EMS on the ground to Air Methods Elizabethtown in the air, responses like this take coordination, trust, and a shared commitment to helping people when they need it most.

We’re thankful for Meade County EMS, all of our local first responders, Meade County 911, and Air Methods Elizabethtown for the work they do for our community — rain or shine, day or night.

No one answers these calls alone, and Meade County is better because of the partnerships that make emergency response possible. 👏

From the ground crews to the skies above, every response is built on coordination, trust, and a shared mission to serve our communities. Scenes like this are a reminder that no one does this job alone.

Thankful for the partnerships with our local EMS agencies and the dedication shown every single day — rain or shine, day or night.

06/03/2026

📢 Special Meeting Notice – Meade County Fiscal Court

The Meade County Fiscal Court will hold a Special Meeting on:

📅 Thursday, June 4, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM
📍 Judge/Executive’s Office
516 Hillcrest Drive, Brandenburg, KY

Agenda items include:

• Approval of General Election Fees for May 19, 2026
• Approval of Claims and Transfers

This meeting is open to the public, and residents are encouraged to attend and stay informed about county business and operations.

05/30/2026

UPDATE: Fatal collision in Meade County

Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal crash that happened this afternoon on Bypass Road near High Street in Brandenburg.

According to KSP, one person was pronounced deceased at the scene, and three others — including two juveniles — were seriously injured and transported to hospitals.

Please keep everyone involved, their families, and the first responders who worked this scene in your thoughts and prayers.

KSP says the investigation is ongoing.

NEWS RELEASE
Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Collision in Meade County

BRANDENBURG, Ky. (May 29, 2026) – At approximately 3:27 p.m., the Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 4 received a call regarding a fatal collision on Bypass Road near High Street in Meade County. Post 4 Troopers responded to the scene.

The preliminary investigation indicates that a 2017 Subaru WRX, operated by Dustin Farmer, 34, of Central, Indiana, was traveling north on Bypass Road when it crossed into the center turn lane and into the path of a 2015 Ford F-150 pickup truck being operated by Maia Fisher, 25, of Mansfield, Missouri. The two vehicles collided in a head on manner.

Dustin Farmer was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Meade County Coroner. Maia Fisher sustained serious injuries and was flown to University of Louisville Hospital. Two juvenile passengers in the Subaru were also seriously injured and were taken to Norton Children's Hospital and University of Louisville Hospital.

The investigation is ongoing and is being led by Trooper Jesse Harp. He was assisted at the scene by the Meade County Sheriff's Office, Brandenburg Police Department, Meade County EMS, Meade County Coroner's Office and Meade County Fire.

05/26/2026

🚨 TIP TUESDAY: Move Over. Slow Down. Save Lives. 🚨

This week’s tip is a serious one.

These photos show two different fire engines in Kentucky that were struck on the highway within the last week while parked in a protective position at crash scenes.

When firefighters park an engine to block a lane, it’s not to frustrate drivers. It’s to create a shield between moving traffic and the firefighters, EMS, law enforcement, tow operators, and crash victims working just feet away.

Tip Tuesday reminder: when you see emergency lights on the roadside:

✅ Move over if it’s safe
✅ Slow down if you can’t move over
✅ Put the phone down
✅ Watch for responders walking near traffic
✅ Be patient while crews clear the scene safely

A blocked lane may cost you a few extra minutes. Not moving over could cost someone their life.

Please do your part. Move over. Slow down. Let them go home. ❤️🚒

Meade County Fire District
Ekron Fire Department
Muldraugh Fire & Rescue
Flaherty Fire Department
Battletown Fire Protection District

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 Memorial Day 🇺🇸

Today, Meade County joins the rest of our nation in pausing to remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Memorial Day is more than a long weekend, cookouts, lake days, or the unofficial start of summer. It is a day set aside to honor those who never made it home — the soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, and service members who paid the ultimate price for the freedoms we enjoy every day.

Here in Meade County, we are blessed with a community that understands the meaning of service, sacrifice, and patriotism. Many families among us have served, are serving, or have carried the weight of losing someone who did.

As we spend time with family and friends today, let’s take a moment to remember why this day matters.

May we never forget the fallen.
May we always honor their sacrifice.
And may God bless the United States of America. 🇺🇸

05/19/2026

Stay informed on Election Night by utilizing the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s official live election reporting system provided by the Kentucky Secretary of State.

Kentucky voters and residents can follow unofficial election results in real time through the state’s Election Night Reporting website:

Kentucky Election Night Reporting System
https://vrsws.sos.ky.gov/liveresults/

The Election Night Reporting website provides live, unofficial vote totals for races across Kentucky, including statewide offices, congressional races, state legislative contests, judicial races, and county-level election results. Users can view results by county, monitor vote updates as precincts report throughout the evening, and track election outcomes as they become available.

The reporting system is maintained by the Kentucky Secretary of State’s Office and is designed to provide transparent and timely election information to the public on Election Night. Results displayed on the website remain unofficial until they are certified by the appropriate election authorities.

Kentucky’s 2026 election cycle includes several closely watched races at the federal, state, and local levels, with voters across the Commonwealth participating in primary and midterm elections throughout the year.

Residents are encouraged to rely on official government election resources for the most accurate and up-to-date information on Election Night.