Kentucky State Police investigating ATM thefts in Casey County

Friday, October 17 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police is investigating a string of thefts from ATMs in Casey County recently. According to state police, thefts have occurred at ATM locations in Liberty, Dunnville, and Yosemite over the past week. Detective […]

Laker Football on the road at Wayne County tonight

Friday, October 17 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Football goes on the road tonight for a district matchup with the Wayne County Cardinals. Kickoff for tonight’s matchup between the Lakers and Cardinals is scheduled for 6:30 CT. The Lakers enter at […]

Jamestown council approves ordinance allowing special purpose vehicles on city streets; planning for upcoming events

Friday, October 17 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council approved an ordinance last night that will permit special-purpose vehicles, like side-by-sides and some other ATVs, to be operated on city streets. The vehicles must meet state requirements for equipment, be […]

Area judge-executives sign support letter for Pre-K for All initiative

Friday, October 17 by Zac Oakes

Judge-Executives from Russell and several other nearby counties recently signed on to a letter supporting the Pre-K for All initiative. The letter urges the Kentucky General Assembly to make expanding access to pre-K for all […]

Sheriff’s Office responded to more than 500 calls last month

Friday, October 17 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office responded to more than 500 calls for service last month, according to the department’s activity report. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office made 48 arrests in the month of September, performed […]

Bicentennial Festival coming up this weekend

Friday, October 17 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Bicentennial Festival is scheduled to take place tomorrow at the Russell County Fairgrounds. Several events are scheduled for the day. There will be games, food, vendors, and multiple performances throughout the day. […]

Public meeting for 127 reconstruction project scheduled for later this month

Thursday, October 16 by Zac Oakes

A public meeting regarding proposed intersection safety improvements along Highway 127 in Russell County is scheduled to take place later this month. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 28 from 5-7 p.m. at […]

Russell Springs City Park to close next week in preparation for Christmas lights

Thursday, October 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Park is set to close next week, as city workers begin preparing for the annual Christmas lights at the park. Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas said the park will close on […]

Transfer station will be open 1st and 3rd Saturdays

Thursday, October 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Transfer Station will be open on the first and third Saturdays of each month. This announcement comes after county officials announced earlier this month that the transfer station would no longer be […]

RSPD releases September activity report

Thursday, October 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Police Department recently released its September activity report. In the month of September, Russell Springs Police made a total of 41 arrests. That includes two alcohol arrests and 3 drug DUI arrests. […]

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Kentucky State Police investigating ATM thefts in Casey County

Laker Football on the road at Wayne County tonight

Jamestown council approves ordinance allowing special purpose vehicles on city streets; planning for upcoming events

Area judge-executives sign support letter for Pre-K for All initiative

Sheriff’s Office responded to more than 500 calls last month

Bicentennial Festival coming up this weekend

Public meeting for 127 reconstruction project scheduled for later this month

Russell Springs City Park to close next week in preparation for Christmas lights

Transfer station will be open 1st and 3rd Saturdays

RSPD releases September activity report

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Obituaries

Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown