Liberty, KY

Lake Liberty has lost ground over the past two weeks as dry and hot conditions continue. According to city officials, the lake is now approximately 16 feet below full pool, compared with about 15 feet [...] The post Lake Liberty Loses Ground Amid Heat and Limited Rainfall first appeared on Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS.

Lake Liberty has lost ground in recent weeks as dry conditions and high water demand continue to challenge Casey County's primary water source.

A Liberty man was arrested late Wednesday night at a residence along Kentucky 1729. KSP Trooper Maverick Gadberry took 42-year-old Jeremy Owens into custody on a warrant for failure to comply with the sex-offender registry. [...] The post Liberty Man Faces Sex Registry and Methamphetamine Charges first appeared on Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS.

A traffic stop Monday evening in Casey County led to the arrest of a Liberty woman on multiple charges. According to court records, Deputy Jamie Smallwood stopped a vehicle for having no visible license plate [...] The post Casey County Deputies Arrest Woman on Warrant, Drug Charges first appeared on Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS.

Three Liberty women were lodged in the Casey County Detention Center following separate arrests this week. The Casey County Sheriff’s Department arrested 54-year-old Stephanie Dawn Luttrell Tuesday afternoon on charges including DUI, possession of methamphetamine, [...] The post Three Liberty Women Arrested in Separate Incidents first appeared on Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS.

A Liberty man faces several drug charges following a traffic stop Monday evening. According to the Casey County Sheriff’s Department, 52-year-old Joel Luttrell was arrested following the traffic stop and charged with trafficking in methamphetamine. [...] The post Liberty Man Faces Meth Trafficking Charge Following Traffic Stop first appeared on Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS.

Neleda "Nita" Ann (Phillips) Allen, 66, of Wolf Creek, Kentucky, passed away on August 17, 2026, at her home. She was born on February 23, 1960, in Liberty, Kentucky, to Phillip Morris Phillips and Anna Mae Phillips. Nita built a distinguished career in real estate, owning and operating Kentucky Heritage Realty. She was deeply involved in the Heart of Kentucky Association of REALTORS, where she served as President in 2016 and was named Realtor of the Year in 2014. Her dedication to the...

City officials in Liberty are warning residents to stay off the exposed lake bed at Lake Liberty as water levels continue to drop, creating potentially dangerous conditions.

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W. Va. — Matchups for the River Division of the 2026 Greenbrier Tip-Off were announced on Thursday by Intersport. WKU Hilltopper Basketball will face Richmond on Friday, Nov. 20 and George Washington on Sunday, Nov. 22. The Greenbrier Tip-Off River Division includes George Washington, Liberty, Rhode Island, Richmond, UAB and WKU. Each team will play two games...

WKU Soccer will kick off the 2026 season tonight as they welcome the Missouri Tigers. The Hilltoppers come off their best season since 2021 where they finished 9-5-3 and took home a share of the Conference USA regular-season championship, splitting it with Liberty. WKU is ranked fourth in the preseason CUSA standings, behind Liberty, Missouri... The post WKU Soccer opens season against Missouri appeared first on WKUHerald.com.