Kentucky’s county attorneys handle the legal nuts and bolts that keep local government running smoothly. County attorneys’ terms are four years, and they are not term-limited. In Kentucky, county attorneys handle all misdemeanor crimes in District Court, while the elected commonwealth’s attorney prosecutes felonies in Circuit Court. The two offices often collaborate on investigations and […]
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Former Kenton County Attorney John Elfers passes away at 92
John R. Elfers, former Kenton County Attorney, passed away at the age of 92 on Feb. 18, 2024. A public visitation will be held on Thursday, February 22 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Middendorf Funeral Home.