Announcements

An update from the Kentucky Coroners Salary Committee

Good morning, The Kentucky Coroners Salary Committee, all Kentucky Coroners’ and Deputy Coroners would like to express our appreciation to everyone for your help and support with House Bill 712. We realize…

Today, members of the Kentucky Coroner’s Association met with legislators in Frankfort to discuss House Bill 403, which would grant extensions for deputy coroners to complete required training and remove certain reinstatement…

Kentucky Coroners Requesting Pay Increase Through House Bill 712

The Fall of 2022 Kentucky Coroners Association formed a Kentucky Coroners Salary Committee. The purpose of the committee is to address the deficiency of the Kentucky Coroners Salary and introduce Statutes to…

Members of the Kentucky Coroners Association Board attended the Kentucky Association of Counties – KACo Legislative Reception in Frankfort on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, advocating for key issues and strengthening relationships with…

We are excited to welcome newly appointed coroners and recently hired deputy coroners to our first basic training course of 2024 held in Louisville! This is an essential step in preparing them…

2025 Association Dues & Annual Conference

Happy New Year everyone! Once again another year has passed and it’s time to renew your dues with the Kentucky Coroner’s Association and submit your fees to attend the Kentucky Coroner’s Conference at the Holiday…

JoNell Wilder, widow of the late Mike Wilder—former Boyle County Deputy Coroner, Association Secretary, and Executive Director of the Kentucky State Medical Examiners—passed away on Tuesday. JoNell’s Obituary JoNell Glasscock Wilder, 77,…

Henderson County Coroner Bruce Farmer retired Tuesday from the spot he’s held for since 2007, citing medical concerns as the contributing factor. Farmer will be replaced by current Deputy Coroner Shelia Patterson,…

The Department of Criminal Justice Training posted the 2025 schedule book. Please follow this link to download the PDF document.   You may sign-up for training via the Law Enforcement Training &…

Dr. George Nichols, who built Kentucky’s medical examiner’s program from the ground up and ran it for 20 years, died Wednesday in Louisville. He was 77. Over two and a half decades…