The Casey County News

03/04/2026

A statewide tornado drill will be conducted this morning.

Casey County will be participating in the state wide tornado drill. Outdoor warning sirens will activate at that time.

Remember, have multiple ways to receive Weather alerts. Outdoor warning, sirens are for outdoor purposes only and only are meant to be heard outdoors. 

02/27/2026

🚨 SCAM ALERT 🚨

We have received multiple reports of scam phone calls in the Post 15 area.

The caller claims to be a law enforcement officer and tells the person they have missed jury duty. The caller then threatens that a warrant will be issued for their arrest unless they purchase gift cards and provide the card numbers over the phone.

⚠️ THIS IS A SCAM.

Please remember:
• Law enforcement will NEVER ask for payment using gift cards.
• We will NOT demand money over the phone to avoid arrest.
• Official jury duty notices are sent by mail.

If you receive one of these calls:
✅ Do NOT provide any personal information.
✅ Do NOT purchase or provide them with any gift cards.
✅ Hang up immediately.

Please share this post to help spread the word and protect others in our community.

02/25/2026

To Primary Election candidates of Casey County:
The Casey County News is partnering with the Liberty-Casey County Chamber of Commerce to organize a Candidate Forum at 6 p.m. April 28 at the Central Kentucky Ag/Expo Center.
On March 18, The Casey County News will produce a sample edition that goes to all addresses with a Casey County ZIP code. We will run candidate information in the sample newspaper prior to the candidate forum. The information will also be available at the forum.
This way, with more than 40 candidates filed, we can cut down the amount of time devoted to introductions at the forum and instead get right to the questions.
We are asking all candidates planning to attend for the following two responses:
• Biographical information – Qualifications and experience pertinent to the office sought.
• An explanation of the candidate's desire to serve – Why did you decide to run for office?
• A photo of the candidate
Please keep your response to these questions at around 250 to 300 words. Email your responses to [email protected] by March 10 at 5 p.m.
For advertising information, please contact Rachel Hack by email at [email protected], or call 606-787-7171 Option 4.
Stay tuned for more information about the upcoming candidate forum. Thank you!

02/19/2026

A stretch of U.S. 127 north of Liberty will be reduced to one lane for approximately two weeks.

🚧 Lane Closure on U.S. 127 in Casey County Beginning Monday 🚧

Beginning Monday, Feb. 23, U.S. 127 in Casey County will be reduced to one lane for shoulder repairs.

📍 Work will take place between Loop Road & Patsy Riffe Ridge Road on north U.S. 127
🚦 Temporary traffic signals will control traffic in both directions during the lane closure
🗓️ Work is expected to last approximately two weeks (weather permitting)

Motorists should expect delays and allow extra travel time.

01/22/2026

Casey County is under a winter storm warning. Please take care this weekend.

01/21/2026

12/06/2025

The annual Downtown Christmas Celebration was a great time in downtown Liberty.

10/15/2025

🚧 KYTC Seeking Input on Proposed KY 70 Realignment Project in Casey County 🚧

KYTC is requesting public input on proposed improvements to East KY 70 in Casey County, from Moccasin Creek to Singleton Drive.

The project, part of the 2024–2030 State Highway Plan, aims to enhance safety and mobility along this stretch of roadway. Two realignment alternatives have been selected for final consideration.

🖥️ To submit your thoughts and to view the realignment alternates and project details visit the link below:
https://transportation.ky.gov/DistrictEight/Pages/Casey-County-KY-70-Realignment.aspx

💬 Comments will be accepted through November 7, 2025.

Note: Comments made on this post will not be counted as official feedback.