The Casey County Fiscal Court met in regular session yesterday.

Magistrates approved a motion to join an inter-fi program at Casey County Bank to simplify deposits.

Lane Davis, a representative from the Small Business Administration addressed the Court concerning low-interest loans for businesses affected by storms & flooding…

Casey County Judge Executive Randy Dial presented tax rates from the Ambulance Service and Extension Office…

A new water valve will be installed at the Jail with a guaranteed savings of 15-33%.

There was a lengthy discussion concerning the new radio system with Emergency Management Director, Brian Sears.

The Liberty City Council held a Special Called Meeting yesterday.

Members reviewed the first reading of an ordinance concerning the proposed municipal tax rate for the 2025/2026 fiscal year, and conducted a second reading of another ordinance regarding the designation of an unnamed road along Highway 127.

The Council also heard updates on the East 70 Bridge project, developments related to the Veterans Wall, and a planning and zoning report presented by Mr. Miller.

The Casey County community is grieving the tragic loss of Garland Davis, 80, following a fatal tractor accident Wednesday evening.

According to Coroner Michael Brown, the incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. at a residence on Green River Valley Road, approximately eight miles outside Liberty. Preliminary findings suggest Mr. Davis was operating a moving tractor when he may have experienced a medical emergency, causing him to fall. The tractor subsequently ran over him and continued forward until it collided with the home's back porch.

Mr. Davis was pronounced dead at the scene.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Green River Valley Separate Baptist Church. Officiating will be his son, Bro. Casey Davis, alongside Bro. Richard Irwin

On Saturday at approximately 8:00 p.m., Deputy Jacob Atwood of the Casey County Sheriff’s Office arrested Paul M. Banks, 34, of Liberty, on active warrants from Indiana. Upon arrival at the Casey County Jail, staff noted Banks’ elevated blood pressure and heart rate and requested medical clearance.

While being evaluated at Casey County Hospital, Banks became aggressive. Deputy Atwood, stationed outside the exam room, heard Banks raise his voice in a threatening tone. Upon entering, he observed Banks leaning toward a nurse in a hostile manner and intervened to prevent an assault. Banks responded by kicking the deputy in the chest and attempting further physical attacks.

Despite multiple taser deployments, Banks continued to resist. During the struggle, he managed to seize the deputy’s taser and raised it near the officer’s face. Dr. Daniel Lance intervened, successfully disarming Banks, allowing Deputy Atwood to regain control and place him in restraints.

Banks was medically cleared and returned to the Casey County Jail without further incident. He now faces charges including Menacing, Assault in the Third Degree (Police Officer), Disarming a Peace Officer, and Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree.

One person was injured in a vehicle roll-over crash on KY49. Multiple agencies responded to the scene around 5pm Tuesday.

Initially, responders thought the person was entrapped in the vehicle, however the victim was not trapped.

Casey Count EMS transported the driver to Casey County Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.

The Casey County Board of Education met in regular session last night.

Here’s superintendent, Barry Lee…

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southern Indiana
and central Kentucky.

Today and tonight...

A cold front will approach the region from the northwest late this
afternoon and evening. 

Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop this evening across 
the region with some storms being strong to severe. 

Damaging winds, marginally severe hail, and isolated tornadoes will be 
possible with the strongest storms. 

In addition, heavy rainfall will be possible and localized flooding 
could occur across portions of southern Kentucky.