Liberty News

LIBERTY — Two Casey County men have been accused as part of a multi-state drug ring that conspired to distribute more than a ton of marijuana over two years. A federal grand jury in Bowling Green named Robert “Fritz” Sheene, 46, ...

A man who caused a stink during his short stay in Casey County last year and skipped out on charges of animal cruelty and cold checks has landed in a bigger mess in Arkansas.

LIBERTY - Casey County schools were closed today because of the weather, a board of education spokesperson said.

A domestic violence situation sent a Liberty man to jail Thursday night.

LIBERTY - The family of a woman who was killed in a motorcycle crash last year is suing the driver and owner of the bike.

LIBERTY — A 17-year-old Casey County boy died Saturday night from injuries suffered in an all-terrain vehicle accident off of East Ky. 70, state and local law enforcement officers said.

LIBERTY - Eastern Kentucky PRIDE has awarded 2,113 to communities across southern and eastern Kentucky for 2008 Spring Cleanup funds. Through the 2008 Spring Cleanup Awards, Casey County received ,000.

LIBERTY - Kentucky State Police has released a description of the man who robbed the Pamida store Wednesday.

LIBERTY - Police are looking for a man who walked into the Pamida store about noon Wednesday, demanded money from a cashier and fled with an undisclosed amount of cash.

State Auditor Crit Luallen recently released the audit of the 2006 financial statements of Casey County Clerk Eva S. Miller and Casey County Sheriff Jerry Coffman. State law requires the auditor to conduct annual audits of county clerks and sheriffs.

The family of a Casey County teenager who has been missing with her 8-month-old daughter for three months is asking for the public's help in locating her.

LIBERTY - A Casey County grand jury recently returned indictments against nine people, including additional drug charges against five people who were indicted in January's drug roundup, Operation Joint Effort.

LIBERTY - Casey County Animal Control Officer Ricky Luttrell says he is often villified by those who don't understand what his job description entails and how much he is paid to carry out those duties.

LIBERTY - Gloria Summers headed down to Frank's Food Mart in Clementsville to get some bologna and noticed a sad looking dog scurry away as she approached.

LIBERTY - Gloria Summers thought about naming the dog Liberty but decided that Lucky was a better fit.

LIBERTY - A husband and wife have been indicted in the home invasion robbery of an elderly Casey County man two years ago.

LIBERTY - After the dust settled from Operation Joint Effort, 40 of the 47 suspected drug dealers targeted in the Casey County roundup had been found and charged.

LIBERTY - After enjoying a hearty breakfast courtesy of the Casey County Sheriff's Department, about 25 officers fanned out in search of suspected drug dealers just as the sun was coming up this morning.

LIBERTY - More than five years after his death, Dr. John C. Grider, D.C., Ph.C. is being nationally recognized for his contributions in chiropractic care.

LIBERTY - A man who allegedly sold large quantities of marijuana to an undercover police officer during the holidays has been indicted by a Casey County grand jury.

LIBERTY - A Casey County man was cited Friday on charges of animal cruelty and allowing his cattle and horses to run at large, police said.

LIBERTY - A Casey County man was arrested Friday afternoon at his Woodrum Ridge Road home shortly after selling a large quantity of marijuana to an undercover agent with the state police Drug Task Force, police said.

CLEMENTSVILLE - More than 100 police officers and emergency personnel in Casey and Adair counties searched throughout the night Friday for a 13-year-old boy who was reported missing, police said.

LIBERTY - A local teenager apparently was unaware that a camera was recording him after he allegedly came through a window at Jones Park Elementary School, police said.