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Suspect in Pulaski County shootings apprehended in Indiana

Thursday, November 9 by Zac Oakes

The man suspected to have shot three people in Pulaski County late Tuesday night has been apprehended in Indiana. According to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, 20-year-old Austin Prather was apprehended in Indiana late last […]

Authorities searching for suspect in Pulaski County triple shooting

Wednesday, November 8 by Zac Oakes

Authorities are searching for a man suspected of shooting three people in the Science Hill area of Pulaski County late last night. According to authorities, the suspect is 20-year-old Austin Prather. Austin is suspected of […]

Jabez broadband project continuing to progress

Wednesday, November 8 by Zac Oakes

The Duo Broadband Jabez project that aims to bring fiber to more than 500 households and businesses in the area is continuing to progress. The end of the build-out phase is targeted for the spring, […]

Jamestown Elementary receives yellow rating on state report card

Wednesday, November 8 by Zac Oakes

Continuing our look at Russell County Schools, today we take a look at Jamestown Elementary. On the Kentucky School Report Card, Jamestown Elementary School received a yellow rating, the third-best of the five color ratings. […]

School board to meet in special session today

Wednesday, November 8 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will meet in special session today. The school board is set to hear from the principals about the results from the state assessments as well as take up action […]

University of Kentucky looking for research participants in Russell County

Wednesday, November 8 by Zac Oakes

The University of Kentucky is looking for research participants in Russell County for a study about sleep health. Participants will share information about their sleep and several aspects of their health every six months for […]

Cameron, Republicans carry Russell County

Wednesday, November 8 by Zac Oakes

Republican candidate for governor Daniel Cameron carried Russell County in the November General Election, as did the Republican slate of candidates down the ticket. Cameron won 70% locally, compared to 30% for incumbent Governor Andy […]

Election Day is today

Tuesday, November 7 by Zac Oakes

Today is Election Day in Russell County and across Kentucky. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Russell County ANC will be open for voters in the Eller, Esto, Middletown, and […]

Climavision Founder/CEO says Russell County was perfect spot for weather radar

Tuesday, November 7 by Zac Oakes

The new Climavision Weather Radar is now active in Russell County. The Louisville-based company said it was excited to install its first radar system in Kentucky, but why Russell County? Climavision Founder and CEO Chris […]

Salem Elementary earns green rating on state report card

Tuesday, November 7 by Zac Oakes

Salem Elementary earned a green rating from the state’s latest released data on the Kentucky School Report Card. A green rating is the second-best rating a school can receive. Salem Elementary saw an improvement from […]