Somerset Man Sentenced to 32 Years in Federal Prison; Russell County Case Pending

Thursday, November 5 by WJRS Staff

A Somerset man has been sentenced to thirty-two years in federal prison and still faces state charges, including a case in Russell County. Pulaski County Sheriff Bobby Jones says Jesus Chavez, 33, was sentenced November […]

Local Races, Federal Offices and Constitutional Amendment Await Voters

Monday, November 2 by WJRS Staff

Contested races for mayor in both Jamestown and Russell Springs, along with a nine-candidate race for Jamestown City Council, highlight today’s general election in Russell County. Voters will also decide races for United States Senate, […]

Somerset Couple’s Federal Sentences Bring Prison Terms to 100 Years

Thursday, October 22 by WJRS Staff

A Somerset husband and wife will each serve a total of 100 years in prison following their sentencing Wednesday in federal court on child pornography production charges. 39-year-old Christopher Ethridge and his wife, 30-year-old Amy […]

More Than 70 Businesses Explore Federal Contract Opportunities

Wednesday, October 21 by WJRS Staff

More than 70 businesses gathered in Somerset Wednesday to learn how to compete for federal contracts and bring new opportunities to the region. Congressman Hal Rogers and Southeast Kentucky Economic Development hosted the eighth annual […]

Russell County Airport Relies on State and Federal Partnerships for Growth

Sunday, July 26 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Airport Board says it has a long-term vision focused on continued growth while making sure the airport remains a valuable resource for the entire community. In the third and final installment of […]

Russell, other surrounding counties to receive federal assistance from January winter storm

Monday, June 1 by Zac Oakes

Russell County and multiple surrounding counties have been approved for federal assistance from FEMA related to the January winter storm. 18 counties were approved for public assistance including Russell, Wayne, Pulaski, Cumberland and Clinton. Locally, […]

Columbia receiving $1.2M in federal funds to expand gas infrastructure improvements

Thursday, May 7 by Zac Oakes

The City of Columbia announced yesterday that it will receive $1.2 million in federal funding to expand gas infrastructure. Columbia Mayor Pam Hoots said in a statement yesterday the project will help support a business […]

Pulaski man arrested as part of federal visa fraud investigation

Monday, March 16 by Zac Oakes

A Pulaski County man was arrested as part of a federal visa fraud investigation last week. 52-year-old Rameshbhai Patel was arrested outside his apartment last week by officials with the FBI, Department of Homeland Security, […]

Two Nancy residents indicted on federal drug and weapon charges

Friday, February 13 by Zac Oakes

Two Nancy residents were indicted recently on federal drug and weapon charges. 41-year-old Joseph A. Ditto and 37-year-old Nikka Delain Dykes are facing federal and state charges connected to an investigation and arrest last month. […]

Federal funds will aid multiple area projects

Wednesday, February 4 by Zac Oakes

U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell’s office announced that several million dollars in federal funds have been secured for economic development and education projects in the southern Kentucky area. McConnell’s office announced nearly $1.5 million in funding […]

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Somerset Man Sentenced to 32 Years in Federal Prison; Russell County Case Pending

Local Races, Federal Offices and Constitutional Amendment Await Voters

Somerset Couple’s Federal Sentences Bring Prison Terms to 100 Years

More Than 70 Businesses Explore Federal Contract Opportunities

Russell County Airport Relies on State and Federal Partnerships for Growth

Russell, other surrounding counties to receive federal assistance from January winter storm

Columbia receiving $1.2M in federal funds to expand gas infrastructure improvements

Pulaski man arrested as part of federal visa fraud investigation

Two Nancy residents indicted on federal drug and weapon charges

Federal funds will aid multiple area projects

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Obituaries

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