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Bill addressing truancy in schools moving forward

Wednesday, March 27 by Zac Oakes

As the Kentucky Legislature moves closer to wrapping up the 2024 session, some bills are still making their way through Frankfort. House Bill 611 addresses truancy in schools. The bill, if passed, would refer cases […]

No charges expected in Casey County animal rescue case

Wednesday, March 27 by Zac Oakes

Earlier this year on local news, we reported that an organization known as the Animal Rescue Corps was involved in an operation that saved more than 40 dogs that were being held in what was […]

Russell Springs man facing multiple charges following traffic stop

Tuesday, March 26 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested and is facing multiple charges following a traffic stop Saturday night. According to reports, Russell Springs Police Officer Brenton Llane performed a traffic stop Saturday night just before 10 […]

Russell Springs man dies in Somerset wreck

Tuesday, March 26 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man died as a result of a fatal car wreck last Thursday in Somerset. According to Somerset Police, 72-year-old Jose Fuentes-Jimenz was killed in a wreck at the intersection of KY 914 […]

School board approves funds for Educators Rising group

Tuesday, March 26 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved a fund request for the Russell County High School Educators Rising group at its recent board meeting. The board heard from members of the group, who were seeking […]

911 issues persist in Casey County

Tuesday, March 26 by Zac Oakes

Issues with 911 in Casey County are continuing to linger. At the most recent Casey County Fiscal Court meeting, several first responders were on hand to discuss the issues that exist, with the most pressing […]

Local gas prices mostly on par with surrounding areas

Tuesday, March 26 by Zac Oakes

Gas prices here in Russell County are mostly on par with other surrounding counties. The average price of gas in Russell County is $3.29 per gallon, according to AAA’s gas price tracker. That price is […]

Man arrested following alleged murder in Montpelier community

Monday, March 25 by Zac Oakes

A man was arrested following an alleged murder in the Montpelier community of Adair County. According to Kentucky State Police, 57-year-old Joseph South is charged with murder and four counts of wanton endangerment – first […]

Russell Springs, Jamestown fire departments battle barn fire Saturday afternoon

Monday, March 25 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs and Jamestown Fire Departments battled a barn fire in the Bernard Ridge area Saturday afternoon. The Russell Springs Fire Department was called out Saturday afternoon at around 4:15 to a barn on […]

Man shot in Wayne County after entering someone’s house

Monday, March 25 by Zac Oakes

A man was shot after entering someone else’s house in neighboring Wayne County over the weekend. According to a spokesperson with Kentucky State Police Post 11, the incident occurred sometime around 2 a.m. Sunday when […]