Senate approves bill to lower state income tax
The Kentucky Senate approved a bill yesterday that will lower the state income tax from 4 percent to 3.5 percent. House Bill 1 passed through the Senate yesterday by a 34-3 vote. If signed by […]
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Higher penalty now in effect for unpaid 2024 county property taxes
Those who have not yet paid their county property taxes now have a larger late fee. The late fee for property taxes for 2024 that have not yet been paid will include a 10 percent […]
Semi overturned on parkway last night, blocking traffic for several hours
A semi overturned on the Cumberland Parkway last night, blocking traffic for several hours as emergency crews worked the scene. Reports came in just before 6 last night that a semi overturned between mile markers […]
More details released in arrest of Ferguson man last week
Kentucky State Police Post 15 has released more details about an arrest we reported on local news last week. State Police say Trooper Lucas Justice from Post 15 was patrolling on Bernard Ridge last Tuesday […]
Two people injured in two-vehicle collision
Two people were injured in a two-vehicle collision on Highway 127 in Russell Springs yesterday evening. Russell Springs Police say the collision occurred at around 4:30 yesterday evening at the intersection of Highway 127 and […]
Sheriff’s office investigating vandalism at Lakewood Country Club
The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a criminal mischief complaint at Lakewood Country Club. The sheriff’s office said someone damaged a water pump at the golf course over the weekend, causing several thousand dollars […]
Jamestown Fire Department responds to electrical fire at Jamestown Marina
The Jamestown Fire Department responded to an electrical fire at Jamestown Marina Friday afternoon. Fire crews were called out a little after 1:00 Friday afternoon to an electrical fire on a walkway at the marina. […]
Holt gives positive update about school district food service program
Jessica Holt, director of school nutrition for Russell County Schools, spoke to the board of education at its most recent meeting and provided a positive update about the district’s food service program. Holt said the […]
Junction City man arrested by fish and wildlife officer
A Junction City man was arrested locally by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife over the weekend. 38-year-old Jesse Horseman was arrested yesterday and charged with possession of marijuana and operating a boat or […]
Russell Springs man arrested on burglary, other charges
A Russell Springs man was arrested on burglary and other charges Saturday afternoon. 27-year-old David Smith was arrested and charged with burglary second degree, burglary third degree, assault fourth degree – domestic violence, criminal mischief […]