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More than 20 local students named to Dean’s List at University of Kentucky

Friday, February 2 by Zac Oakes

More than 20 local students were named to the Dean’s List at the University of Kentucky for the Fall 2023 semester. Those local students receiving this academic honor are: Mason Buras Allie Burton Evan Hoover […]

KY House budget passes out of chamber

Friday, February 2 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky House of Representatives budget is making its way through the legislature. Keith West files this report from Frankfort on the budget proposal. Yesterday, the budget passed through the Kentucky House by a 77-19 […]

Ellis named interim principal at RCMS

Thursday, February 1 by Zac Oakes

As Wayne Ackerman makes the move to take over as the superintendent of Clinton County Schools, a familiar face will serve as the interim principal at Russell County Middle School. Keith Ellis will take over […]

Audit finds high use of pepper spray at Adair Youth Detention Center

Thursday, February 1 by Zac Oakes

An independent audit report regarding Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice facilities was released yesterday. One section in particular highlighted the facility in neighboring Adair County. According to the audit, staff at the facility used pepper […]

Nearly 30 local students named to SCC Dean’s List

Thursday, February 1 by Zac Oakes

Nearly 30 local students were named to the Dean’s List at Somerset Community College for the Fall 2023 semester. Those students are: Summer Aaron Haley Antle Xavier Antle Michael Blackburn James Carlisle Nathan Dehart Natalie […]

Local gas prices down about 40 cents from this time last year

Thursday, February 1 by Zac Oakes

Local gas prices are down about 40 cents from this time last year. At the beginning of February 2023, local gas prices were hovering at around $3.19 per gallon. According to AAA, the average price […]

Bill aims to protect frontline medical workers from criminal liability if mistake is made

Thursday, February 1 by Zac Oakes

Legislation to protect frontline medical staff such as doctors and nurses from criminal liability if they make a mistake is being considered in the Kentucky General Assembly. Keith West files this report from Frankfort on […]

15 indicted by grand jury

Wednesday, January 31 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County grand jury handed up 15 indictments yesterday. Those indicted included the following individuals. Rebekah Devore, age 41, and Jill Popplewell, age 45, both of Russell Springs, indicted on charges of trafficking in […]

Bill would utilize highway cameras to catch those speeding in work zones

Wednesday, January 31 by Zac Oakes

A bill that would allow the use of cameras to catch and fine drivers speeding through highway work zones is being considered in the Kentucky General Assembly. Keith West files this report from Frankfort on […]

Kentucky tax filing season underway

Wednesday, January 31 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky tax filing season is now underway. The Kentucky Department of Revenue began accepting state individual income tax returns this week and will begin processing returns on February 5, 2024. The deadline for Kentuckians […]