Marion County taps internal candidate Kast as next sheriff

The Marion County Courthouse

There’s a new sheriff in town, although he has been with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office for more than two decades.

On Thursday, the Marion County Board of Commissioners selected Cmdr. Joe Kast to replace outgoing Sheriff Jason Myers, who is retiring. Kast will serve until voters pick the next sheriff in the 2020 general election.

Kast, who first joined the agency 24 years ago, will be sworn in July 1,…