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Beshear signs bill raising KSP trooper pay, includes money for trooper cameras

Thursday, April 14 by Zac Oakes

Governor Andy Beshear signed legislation this week that will provide a raise for Kentucky State Police troopers and improve camera equipment for KSP. House Bill 259 gives state troopers a $15,000 raise and bumps the […]

Individual income tax filing deadline is Monday

Thursday, April 14 by Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Department of Revenue is reminding taxpayers that the 2021 state individual income tax filing deadline is Monday, April 18th. This year’s deadline allows Kentucky taxpayers a few extra days to complete their tax […]

Russell Springs woman arrested on drug charges

Thursday, April 14 by Derek Aaron

A Russell Springs woman was arrested by Kentucky State Police on drug charges Wednesday evening, according to jail records. Sonnie M. Seratt, age 33, was arrested by Trooper Trevor Sharp on charges of trafficking in […]

$6.6 million athletic facility upgrade a possibility for RC Schools

Thursday, April 14 by Derek Aaron

Many Russell County student-athletes and extracurricular participants could soon be impacted by a decision made by the Russell County Board of Education. On Wednesday, the Russell County Board of Education held a special-called meeting to […]

Fish hatchery to hold Earth Day event Saturday

Thursday, April 14 by Derek Aaron

Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery below Wolf Creek Dam in Jamestown will hold their 14th annual Earth Day event this Saturday, April 16th, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. The free event, put on by […]

City council to meet tonight in Russell Springs

Thursday, April 14 by Derek Aaron

The Russell Springs City Council will hold their regular monthly meeting tonight at city hall at 6 p.m. On the agenda is an update on the Highway 80 Sewer Rehabilitation project, a presentation of honorary […]

Russell County Sheriff’s Office releases March activity report

Wednesday, April 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office released its monthly activity report for March. The sheriff’s office reported 430 calls of service, 50 arrests, and 6 mental health transports. The sheriff’s office also reported 79 court papers […]

County to use ARPA funds to replenish road fund

Wednesday, April 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court voted unanimously to use American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to replenish the county’s road fund from vehicle and equipment purchases at Monday night’s fiscal court meeting. The court voted […]

RS mayor unhappy with no polling places in city for upcoming election

Wednesday, April 13 by Derek Aaron

With no voting locations within the city limits of Russell Springs for the upcoming May 17th Primary Election, city residents will have to travel to Salem Elementary School or to the South Kentucky RECC Community […]

Severe Weather Likely Today

Wednesday, April 13 by Sean Hammond

The threat for strong to severe storms will ramp up late this evening and into the nighttime hours. All modes of severe weather are on the table as it appears a squall line will develop […]