Drivers Urged to Be Cautious Around Farm Equipment on Roads

Wednesday, May 14 by Sean Hammond

Russell County Agriculture Extension Agent Jonathan Oakes said it’s a busy time of year for local farmers. That also means more farm equipment on the roadways. While farm equipment on the roadways can cause some […]

15-year-olds can begin applying for driver’s permit

Thursday, April 3 by Zac Oakes

15-year-olds can now begin applying for appointments for the driver’s permit written exam. 15-year-olds can schedule appointments through the Kentucky State Police website. Appointments are limited, so parents and teens are asked to check back […]

15-year-olds can begin applying for driver’s permit April 2

Friday, March 28 by Zac Oakes

With the passage of a new law allowing 15-year-olds to apply for a driver’s permit, state officials are working to update systems for the new law. Officials say 15-year-olds can begin making an appointment for […]

Beshear signs bill lowering driver’s permit age to 15

Wednesday, March 26 by Zac Oakes

Over the last several weeks, we’ve reported on a bill that would allow 15-year-olds in Kentucky to apply for a driver’s permit. Governor Andy Beshear signed that bill yesterday, making it law. The bill has […]

Bill to lower age for driver’s permit heads to Beshear for signature

Friday, March 14 by Zac Oakes

We have an update on the bill in the state legislature that would allow 15-year-olds in Kentucky to apply for a driver’s permit. That bill passed in the state senate this week by a 36-1 […]

Branscum discusses bill aiming to lower driver’s license age to 15

Tuesday, February 25 by Zac Oakes

A bill that would lower the age to apply for a driver’s permit in Kentucky from 16 to 15 continues to move forward in the state legislature. State Representative Josh Branscum was on Community Conversation […]

Bill that would lower driver’s permit age to 15 advances out of committee

Wednesday, February 12 by Zac Oakes

Teenagers in Russell County and across Kentucky could soon be eligible to apply for a driver’s permit a year earlier. House Bill 15 advanced out of committee in the state legislature yesterday. The bill, which […]

Bill would lower age for driver’s permit to 15

Friday, January 17 by Zac Oakes

A bill before the Kentucky legislature would lower the age requirement for a driver’s permit in the state of Kentucky to 15 years old. The current requirement is a person must be at least 16 […]

New vision exam requirement for driver’s license renewals begins today

Wednesday, January 1 by Zac Oakes

A new law requiring a vision exam for all driver’s license renewals goes into effect today. Vision screenings can be completed at no cost at any regional driver’s license office. There are regional driver’s license […]

Vision exam requirement for driver’s license renewals set to begin in 2025

Tuesday, December 24 by Zac Oakes

A new vision exam requirement will be in place for those renewing their driver’s license in 2025 and moving forward. Those renewing their license can undergo a vision exam at the regional driver’s license office […]

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Drivers Urged to Be Cautious Around Farm Equipment on Roads

15-year-olds can begin applying for driver’s permit

15-year-olds can begin applying for driver’s permit April 2

Beshear signs bill lowering driver’s permit age to 15

Bill to lower age for driver’s permit heads to Beshear for signature

Branscum discusses bill aiming to lower driver’s license age to 15

Bill that would lower driver’s permit age to 15 advances out of committee

Bill would lower age for driver’s permit to 15

New vision exam requirement for driver’s license renewals begins today

Vision exam requirement for driver’s license renewals set to begin in 2025

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown