Dan Ison - Shelby County Judge Executive

08/12/2026

Shelby County Flash Flood Alert
Our county is dealing with a great deal of rain, and reports of flooding on roadways. Please do not attempt to drive though flooded roads. Turn around. Don't drown.

08/10/2026

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Lane Closures on I-64 in Shelby County Begin Tomorrow, August 11th
As part of the $118 million widening and improvement project in Shelby County, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of upcoming overnight lane closures of I-64 beginning Tuesday, Aug. 11.
Nightly left lane closures are necessary Tuesday, Aug. 11, through Wednesday, Aug. 19, on I-64 East and West from mile post 32 to mile post 36 to relocate a barrier wall.
Left Lane closure, not full closure. 7pm til 6am in the widening section.

Maintenance lane closure is from 6 pm to 11 pm outside the construction zone.

All work being performed is part of the $118 million I-64 widening and improvement project in Shelby County, which began in February 2025. The project is expected to be completed by the Fall of 2027.
The date and duration of this work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur.

08/10/2026

08/06/2026

Shelby County Tourism Director Janette Marsen attended Tuesday evening's Shelby County Fiscal Court meeting to present the County with a check for $204,978.71—our share of the record-breaking 2025 Transient (Hotel) Tax collections.

Tourism continues to be an important economic driver for Shelby County, helping strengthen our local economy without increasing the tax burden on our residents.

In 2025, the 3% Transient (Hotel) Tax generated a record $455,508.24. These are tax dollars paid by visitors who come to Shelby County and stay in our hotels, bringing new revenue into our community. The Transient Tax is distributed among Shelby County, the City of Shelbyville, the City of Simpsonville, and Shelby County Parks to support projects and services that benefit residents and visitors alike.

Thank you to ShelbyKY Tourism Director Janette Marsen and her team for the outstanding work they do promoting Shelby County. Their efforts continue to attract visitors, support local businesses, and contribute to the success and growth of our community.

08/04/2026

Judge Ison was honored to be invited to be a part of the ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion of the Simpsonville Elementary School renovations. Congratulations to everyone who helped make this project a reality.
Investing in our schools is an investment in our children and in the future of Shelby County.

08/01/2026

Another fabulous evening at Day 3 of the Shelby County Summer Classic Horse Show! It was another fun-filled night with great horses, great people, and one of Shelby County's favorite summer traditions. Thank you to everyone who helps make this event such a special part of our community!

07/31/2026

Join Judge Ison in wishing Shelby County District 6 Magistrate Brock Lisby a Happy Birthday!

07/28/2026

Today, Shelby County Judge/Executive Dan Ison officially proclaimed Tuesday, July 28, 2026, as "Lori Ebel Day" in recognition of Lori's outstanding service, leadership, and unwavering dedication to Shelby County and public safety.

After an exceptional career with Shelby County Emergency Management, Lori leaves behind a legacy of professionalism, compassion, and commitment to serving others.

Please join us in congratulating Lori on her well-earned retirement and thanking her for her many years of dedicated service. We wish her continued health, happiness, and success in this exciting new chapter.

Congratulations, Lori, and thank you for your extraordinary service to Shelby County!

07/28/2026

Last night's storms left their mark across Shelby County, bringing down approximately 30 trees and creating numerous road hazards.

Our Shelby County Road Department has been out since the early morning hours working diligently to clear debris and safely reopen roadways. Thanks to their hard work and dedication, all county roads are now open.

While the roads have been cleared, there are still scattered power outages across the county due to downed trees and damaged power lines. Utility crews are actively working to restore service as quickly and safely as possible.

A sincere thank you to our Shelby County Road Department for their quick response, professionalism, and commitment to keeping our community safe. We also appreciate the hard work of our utility crews and everyone's patience as power restoration efforts continue.