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Somerset man charged with unlawful transaction with a minor

Thursday, August 21 by Zac Oakes

A Somerset man was taken into custody yesterday at the Russell County Detention Center. 20-year-old Shea Burton was charged with unlawful transaction with a minor – second degree. According to Kentucky law, a person is […]

Road worker injured in accident Wednesday night

Thursday, August 21 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police is investigating an accident near the intersection of Highway 55 and Garr Ridge Road last night that resulted in a road worker being injured. State Police say 63-year-old Tony E. Kerr of […]

4 people arrested and charged in deadly home invasion in Marion County

Wednesday, August 20 by Zac Oakes

Four people have been arrested and charged in a deadly home invasion in Marion County Tuesday morning. State Police say it occurred on Hourigan Lane near Gravel Switch. A woman was found dead from a […]

KSP investigating deadly shooting in Monroe County

Wednesday, August 20 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police Post 15 is investigating a deadly shooting that occurred Monday evening in Monroe County. State Police say they received a call at around 9:30 Monday night from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office […]

Jeeps are Wild event coming to Jamestown in October

Wednesday, August 20 by Zac Oakes

A new Jeep event is coming to Jamestown in October. The inaugural Jeeps are Wild event is scheduled for Saturday, October 11 in Jamestown. The event includes a poker run where Jeep enthusiasts will travel […]

Wolford recognized by City of Russell Springs

Wednesday, August 20 by Zac Oakes

The City of Russell Springs recognized former mayor Joel Wolford at its council meeting last week. Wolford, who was first elected as the city’s mayor in 1993, is credited with making the city park what […]

Russell Springs Police responded to nearly 600 calls last month

Wednesday, August 20 by Zac Oakes

July was a busy month for the Russell Springs Police Department, with just under 600 calls for service last month. Russell Springs Police reported 5 total DUI arrests last month. Officers conducted 137 traffic stops […]

Drivers reminded to stop for school buses

Wednesday, August 20 by Zac Oakes

Russell County students have been back in the classroom for a week now, and buses have been back on roadways across the county and across school campuses. Last week, there was an incident where a […]

Fiscal court holds first reading of side-by-side ordinance

Tuesday, August 19 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court held the first reading of an ordinance approving side-by-sides and other special purpose vehicles that meet certain requirements to be operated on county roadways. During the first reading of the […]

Sheriff’s office responded to nearly 600 calls last month

Tuesday, August 19 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office was busy last month, responding to 583 calls for service according to Sheriff Derek Polston. The department made 61 arrests and responded to 11 domestic calls. Deputies also performed 140 […]