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County highway death totals released for 2022

We now have county data from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet that shows highway deaths in Kentucky. As reported earlier this week, there were 44 fatalities in the Lake Cumberland District in 2022. Two of those […]

KSP still investigating Eli death

Four days after a man died at the Russell County Hospital Emergency Room, Kentucky State Police Post 15 is continuing to investigate the circumstances of a death in the Eli community. Trooper Jonathan Houk with […]

Details still sparse regarding Eli death investigation

Details are still sparse regarding an investigation into a death in the Eli community over the weekend. According to Russell County Coroner Mark Coots, 40-year-old Bryan J. Brummett of Russell Springs was pronounced deceased at Russell […]

Death investigation underway in Eli community

A death investigation is underway after a man died at Russell County Hospital following injuries sustained at a residence in the Eli community. According to Russell County Coroner Mark Coots, 40-year-old Bryan J. Brummett of […]

Death toll from EKY floods continues to climb

The death toll from the flooding in eastern Kentucky last week continues to rise. On Sunday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that the death toll stood at 28, and the number could increase even more in […]