Last night, members of the Kentucky Coroner’s Association attended the annual Kentucky Association of Counties – KACo Legislative Reception in Frankfort to show our support for House Bill 138. HB 138 is…

Day 1 of the 2026 Basic Coroner Training is underway in Louisville. We’re proud to welcome 31 new Coroners and Deputy Coroners as they begin this important training and service to their…

We are pleased to announce the 2026 Kentucky Coroner’s Conference will be held April 21-23, 2026 at the Holiday Inn – University Plaza, 1021 Wilkinson Trace, Bowling Green Kentucky. (1-270-745-0088).   The…

001C-26J CORONERS – BASIC TRAINING – 40 Hours This training program provides information on the roles and responsibilities of the coroner or deputy coroner and techniques for death scene investigations. It is…

The Kentucky Coroner’s Association is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Forrest Richard Hicks, Wayne County Coroner, Past President of the KCA, and a longtime member of our association board. Forrest…

The Knott County Coroner’s Office is working to bring an important training opportunity to Eastern Kentucky: Mass Fatality Planning & Response for Rural Communities, presented by the Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium (RDPC)…

This week, members of the Kentucky Coroners Association Legislative Committee made the trip to the Capitol for a vital meeting with Governor Andy Beshear and key members of his administration. The focus:…

Hello Kentucky Coroners & Deputies,   The conference committee has decided to make a location change for next year’s conference.  The 2026 Kentucky Coroner’s Conference will be held in Bowling Green, Kentucky on April…

The Kentucky Coroner’s Association Incident Response Team responded on May 17, 2025, to Laurel County to assist the Laurel County Coroner’s Office in the recovery of decedents from the tornado that struck…