Teen reported missing in Adair County
A 13-year-old girl is reported as missing in Adair County. Kentucky State Police is looking for 13-year-old Crystal Vertrees of Columbia. She was last seen by her family at a home in Adair County. She […]
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Somerset woman arrested on multiple charges
A Somerset woman was arrested by Russell Springs Police on multiple charges Tuesday morning. Amanda Bradshaw, age 40, was arrested and charged with theft by deception including cold checks, possession of methamphetamine, operating on a […]
Jamestown hosting Trunk-or-Treat
The City of Jamestown is once again hosting its Trunk-or-Treat on the Square this year. The city will host its Trunk-or-Treat event on Halloween from 5-7 p.m. Businesses, churches, or groups interested in setting up […]
Nationwide emergency alert test will take place today
A nationwide emergency alert test affecting radios, cell phones, and televisions will take place today. The test is being conducted by FEMA and the FCC, and will take place at 1:20 p.m. CT. People should […]
114 COVID cases reported last month
According to the Kentucky Department for Public Health, 114 COVID cases were reported in Russell County in the month of September. Looking at neighboring counties, Cumberland County reported just 16 cases last month, Casey County […]
Local recovery center receives state opioid settlement funds
SPARC Recovery Center was one of several organizations to receive state funds from the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office yesterday. The funds come from the state’s Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission, as $13.9 million in funding was […]
SCC Adult Education program ranked top in state
The adult education program at Somerset Community College was recently ranked the top program in the state. The program, with locations in Russell, Casey, Wayne, Pulaski, and McCreary counties, was ranked first in the state […]
Russell Springs planning to host Trick-or-Treat on Main Street
The City of Russell Springs is once again hosting Trick-or-Treat on Main Street. The city will host its Trick-or-Treat event on Halloween from 5-7 p.m. Businesses, churches, or groups interested in setting up for the […]
Voter registration deadline is next week
The deadline to register to vote in the November General Election is next week. The deadline to register to vote is next Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 4 p.m. No local races are on this November’s […]
Fire crews able to contain semi fire on Cumberland Parkway
Fire crews in neighboring Adair County were able to contain a blaze that began when a semi caught fire on the Cumberland Parkway yesterday morning. Crews were dispatched at around 5:20 yesterday morning to the […]