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Missing Pulaski veteran found safe

Monday, January 12 by Zac Oakes

Update: Mr. Coomer has been found safe and returned to his family. A Pulaski County veteran has been reported missing. 54-year-old Frank K. Coomer of Somerset was last seen leaving his residence this past Saturday […]

Fiscal court to meet Monday

Saturday, January 10 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court will meet in regular session Monday. The court will meet at 10:00 at the Russell County Courthouse. The meeting is open to the public.

Multiple candidates file to run on final day of filing period

Friday, January 9 by Zac Oakes

Multiple local candidates filed to run for office in the May primary on the last day of the filing period. Chad Aaron filed to run for Russell County Judge-Executive. He will challenge incumbent Randy Marcum […]

Russell Springs man taken to hospital following single-vehicle wreck on Lakeway Drive

Friday, January 9 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was taken to the hospital following a single-vehicle wreck on Lakeway Drive this morning. Russell Springs Police say 18-year-old Elijah Montgomery was operating a 1997 Honda Accord eastbound on Lakeway Drive […]

RSPD arrests Shepherdsville man on multiple drug charges following traffic stop

Friday, January 9 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Police arrested a Shepherdsville man on multiple charges yesterday afternoon following a traffic stop. Russell Springs Police say Officer Mason Miniard performed a traffic stop on a vehicle swerving in the roadway. Officer […]

Candidate filing deadline is today

Friday, January 9 by Zac Oakes

Today is the candidate filing deadline for candidates seeking offices on the ballot in the upcoming May primary. Candidate paperwork must be filed at the County Clerk’s office by 4 p.m. today. County Clerk Patti […]

Over 9,200 cars went through light display at City Park this season

Friday, January 9 by Zac Oakes

More than 9,200 cars went through the Christmas light display at the Russell Springs City Park this season, according to Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas. Thomas said the city’s workers did an excellent job with […]

Bill filed to return driver’s licensing to circuit clerk offices

Friday, January 9 by Zac Oakes

It’s been more than four years since the Russell County Circuit Clerk’s Office ceased issuing driver’s licenses as part of a statewide initiative to move licensing to regional offices. Now, a bill filed this week […]

Columbia man arrested, charged with sodomy and sexual abuse of minor

Friday, January 9 by Zac Oakes

A Columbia man was arrested Wednesday on charges including sodomy and sexual abuse of a minor. 80-year-old Fred Kerns was arrested by Kentucky State Police Wednesday afternoon. He was charged with two counts each of […]

Adair County Schools says reported threat unsubstantiated

Friday, January 9 by Zac Oakes

Adair County Schools released a statement late last night, saying there was a reported threat against the school district, but that threat was determined to be unsubstantiated. The statement was released a little before 10:30 […]