Grant County News

06/20/2026

For those needing to dispose of spoiled food, there is a dumpster for that purpose at the Old County Barn on Barnes Road.

⚠️ Spoiled Food Disposal Information ⚠️

The City of Williamstown, in coordination with Emergency Management, has arranged a location for residents to dispose of spoiled food.

📍 Location: 200 Barnes Road – Old County Barn ( next to jail)
🚧 Gates are open and dumpsters are available

At this time, we kindly ask that ONLY spoiled food be discarded at this location.

We are actively working to arrange additional disposal options for other storm-related items and will provide updates as soon as those become available.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we continue recovery efforts.

06/20/2026

Two days later, Grant County is still picking up the pieces from the June 18 storm. Cleanup and power restoration are still ongoing.

Both Grant County Judge Executive Chuck Dills and Williamstown Mayor Dave Henson issues state of emergency declarations for their respective areas on Thursday, June 18. The declarations were in response

06/18/2026

If you would like, please post damage reports or pictures here for possible publication in the June 25 Grant County News.

06/18/2026

Mayor David Henson has declared a State of Emergency for the City of Williamstown.

STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARATION
June 18, 2026
To the Residents of Williamstown:
As Mayor of the City of Williamstown, Kentucky, and pursuant to the authority vested in me to protect the health, safety, and welfare of our citizens, I hereby declare a State of Emergency for the City of Williamstown effective June 18, 2026.
This declaration is necessitated by severe weather that has impacted our community, resulting in widespread damage throughout the city. Numerous reports of downed trees, fallen limbs, structural damage, and downed power lines have been received. Additionally, intermittent road closures and hazardous travel conditions continue to exist in various areas of the city.
City Public Works personnel, utility crews, emergency responders, and partner agencies are actively assessing damage, clearing roadways, restoring essential services, and addressing public safety concerns. These crews are working aggressively and diligently to return conditions to normal as quickly and safely as possible.
I respectfully ask for the patience and cooperation of all residents during this emergency response and recovery effort. For your safety, please observe the following precautions:
• Stay off roadways unless travel is absolutely necessary.
• Never approach or attempt to move downed power lines.
• Avoid areas experiencing high water or flooding.
• Report gas leaks, utility outages, and other hazards immediately to utility provider.
• Exercise caution around damaged structures, fallen trees, and debris.
• Follow all instructions issued by emergency personnel and local officials.
The safety of our residents remains our highest priority. We appreciate the dedication of our first responders, utility workers, public works employees, and volunteers who are assisting in this response effort.
Thank you for your cooperation, patience, and commitment to keeping our community safe during this emergency.
sincerely,
David A. Henson, Mayor
City of Williamstown, Kentucky

Photo by Deborah Lucas Angel

06/05/2026

Williamstown City Council heard from auditor Paul Maddox on Tuesday regarding the financial audit of FY 2024-25.

Paul Maddox, of Maddox & Associates CPAs Inc., appeared before the Williamstown City Council at the June 1 regular meeting to discuss the FY 2024-25 audit report.

06/02/2026

Grant County schools will begin their summer feeding June 8. If you have a child in your home up to 18 years of age, this is a great program! And yes, little bitties are included! Any child is eligible..

In a few days, Grant County Schools' brightly painted summer feeding mobiles will hit the road. From June 8 through July 31, any child from birth through age 18 can

05/31/2026

My Williamstown gave residents a chance to save their stories for posterity while getting a peek at the new Williamstown Welcome Center.

Folks in the county seat got their first look at the city's new welcome center last Saturday at the My Williamstown event. The event, co-hosted by the Grant County Historical

05/29/2026

Special needs parents have a new source of support in Grant County!

A new support group has been started for parents in Grant County who are struggling with the challenge of raising children with special needs. Special Needs Moms for Grant County,

05/28/2026

UPDATE: DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION REPORTS ROAD IS NOW OPEN
Heads up!

TRAFFIC ALERT: All Lanes Blocked on Dixie Highway (U.S. 25) in Grant County
Road is expected to be blocked for several hours

COVINGTON, Ky. (May 28, 2026) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of a traffic alert on a portion of Dixie Highway (U.S. 25) in Grant County.

The road is blocked near Sherman Mt. Zion Road (KY 1994) (2.51 mile point) due to a crash and downed utility lines.

Motorists are encouraged to find alternate routes to avoid delays and are advised to use I-75 to avoid the closure area.

No timeline has been provided for when the road will reopen. KYTC will provide updates on social media once the road reopens to traffic.

05/28/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Williamstown scholarship winners!

Students in Williamstown High School's graduating class earned over $780,000 in scholarships. The following scholarships have been awarded to members of the Class of 2026: