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Somerset man facing federal identity theft and fraud charges

Tuesday, November 28 by Zac Oakes

A Somerset man is facing federal charges for computer fraud, identity theft, and more. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, 38-year-old Jacob Kipf was indicted on five counts of computer fraud, three counts of aggravated […]

KSP investigating officer-involved shooting after police cruiser stolen in Greensburg

Tuesday, November 28 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police is investigating an officer-involved shooting after a police cruiser was stolen in Greensburg Sunday night. According to Kentucky State Police Post 15, the shooting occurred at around 7:15 Sunday night on Creason […]

Russell Springs man arrested by KSP in Adair County

Tuesday, November 28 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested in Adair County by Kentucky State Police yesterday. According to reports, 33-year-old Shannon Coty McGowan was arrested and charged with driving on a DUI-suspended license and not having a […]

Russell Springs woman arrested on burglary charges

Monday, November 27 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs woman was arrested over the weekend and faces multiple burglary charges. Hannah Philpott, age 19, was arrested and charged with two counts of third-degree burglary, two counts of theft by unlawful taking […]

Campbellsville man arrested locally over the weekend

Monday, November 27 by Zac Oakes

A Campbellsville man was arrested locally over the weekend. According to reports, 33-year-old Joshua Pickett was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance, and […]

Pause on vehicle services at county clerk’s office coming soon

Monday, November 27 by Zac Oakes

County Clerk Offices across the state will temporarily pause in-person and online motor services beginning in early January. The reason for the pause is a migration to a new database system and the change will […]

Russell Springs announces parade award winners

Monday, November 27 by Zac Oakes

The City of Russell Springs announced the award winners from Saturday’s Christmas parade. Pretty Boutique received Best Dressed Windows on Main Street. Bernie Gerry received the best antique or classic car with his custom 1946 […]

Discrimination lawsuit filed against Somerset Police Department

Monday, November 27 by Zac Oakes

A discrimination and retaliation lawsuit has been filed against the Somerset Police Department. According to a report from the Commonwealth Journal in Somerset, Somerset Police Department employees Elgin Pettus and Justin Creech filed the lawsuit, […]

Several closings around the county as part of Thanksgiving

Friday, November 24 by Zac Oakes

There are several closings across the county today. This includes the city halls in Jamestown and Russell Springs, the Russell County Circuit Clerk’s office and the Russell County Courthouse, which will all be closed today. […]

Russell County FFA finishes 4th in state in vet science competition

Friday, November 24 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County FFA vet science team finished fourth in the state competition last week. The Russell County team consists of Callie Reynolds, Chloe Robertson, Jasmin Grant, and Alexis Fox. The team finished fourth out […]