Kentucky 811 is hiring a Statewide Education and Outreach Manager. You’ll play a critical role in advancing Kentucky 811’s mission to protect people, infrastructure, and communities through education and engagement. Learn more about this exciting employment opportunity, here:
January 21, 2026
Kentucky 811 is hiring a Statewide Education and Outreach Manager. You’ll play a critical role in advancing Kentucky 811’s mission to protect people, infrastructure, and communities through education and engagement. Learn more about this exciting employment opportunity, here:
December 17, 2025
This past fall, Kentucky 811 asked local photographers of all levels to submit photographs that capture the beauty of Kentucky for a chance to be featured in our limited-edition 2026 calendar. Twelve photos were selected for the calendar and the top three were awarded prizes. The top three winners are featured below. Congratulations to our winners, and thank you to everyone who participated!
Read More Congrats to Our 2025 Calendar Photo Contest Winners!October 28, 2025
Kentucky 811 is excited to announce the 2026 Calendar Photo Contest! We are inviting amateur photographers to capture and submit photos that showcase the quintessential beauty and spirit of Kentucky. The top 12 photos will be featured in our official 2026 calendar. Additionally, the top three winners, chosen by our panel of judges, will receive prizes. See below for the official submission guidelines and rules.
Read More Now Open: 2026 Calendar Photo ContestOctober 27, 2025
In December 2021, an EF4 tornado hit Mayfield, Kentucky, inflicting unimagine damage and destruction on the area. In July 2022, historic floods washed over Whitesburg and Hindman, destroying physical memories and ruining structures with over five feet of water. Unfortunately, the Bluegrass state is no stranger to weather-inflicted disasters, but the people here are built with resilience and never fail to act quickly in helping one another recover.
Read More Disaster Recovery in Kentucky: Our Utility FamilyAugust 11, 2025
Earlier this year, Kentucky 811 hosted the inaugural Drive Fore Supplies Golf Scramble to raise funds to purchase and donate vital school supplies to a local elementary school located in an underserved community in honor of 811 Day on August 11. The success of this effort is thanks to our golf scramble participants and fellow sponsors, including the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC). Some of the generous sponsors can be found below.
Read More KY811 Donates School Supplies to Local Elementary School for 811 DayAugust 6, 2025
Kentucky 811 is proud to be sponsoring Central Bank Thursday Night Live in Lexington on August 7, 2025. This exciting community event takes place from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Fifth Third Bank Pavillion in Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park. Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music and delicious food as we enjoy the area’s unparalleled community spirit. Admission is free!
Read More Save the Date: Thursday Night Live on August 7, 2025July 23, 2025
Kentucky 811 has created a variety of creative short promotional videos designed to make a major impact on viewers and remind them of the importance of safe digging. These videos are now available on Kentucky811.org for members to use however they see fit—perhaps to kick off a team meeting, for use within a presentation, or linked on their own website.
Read More NEW: Share the Safe Digging Message with FREE VideosNovember 22, 2024
Anytime someone contacts Kentucky 811, it sets off a chain reaction of responses all intended to help you achieve safer and smoother results from your digging project. Keep reading to see what happens from start to finish when you submit a locate request.
Read More What Happens When I Contact 811?July 12, 2024
The 2024 Kentucky 811 Annual Report is now available! The variety of work completed over the last year has been instrumental to our organization’s continued success, and we’re excited to share the impact with you. Covering everything KY811, the report includes an organization chart, current membership stats, operations activity and efficiencies, financial information, and education/outreach efforts. Click the button below to access it now.
January 8, 2024
This past fall, Kentucky 811 asked local photographers of all levels to submit photographs that capture the quintessential beauty of Kentucky for a chance to be featured in our limited-edition 2024 calendar. Twelve photos were selected for the calendar and the top three were awarded prizes. The top three winners are featured below. Congratulations to our winners, and thank you to everyone who participated!
Read More Congrats to Our 2024 Calendar Photo Contest Winners!