White House extends pause on federal student loan repayments

Thursday, April 7 by Zac Oakes

The White House has extended the pause for repayment of federal student loans through August 31. The repayment freeze, which has been in place since the beginning of the pandemic, was scheduled to expire at […]

Pulaski County woman sentenced to 70 months in prison for federal drug charge

Friday, March 25 by Derek Aaron

A woman in neighboring Pulaski County has been sentenced to five years and 10 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to a drug charge, according to a report in the Somerset Commonwealth Journal. Angela […]

Wayne County man arrested on federal drug charges

Thursday, March 3 by Zac Oakes

A Wayne County man was indicted in U.S. District Court on federal drug charges, including conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of a methamphetamine mixture. According to Z93 in Monticello, multiple law enforcement agencies […]

Columbia man faces federal indictment

Thursday, February 10 by Zac Oakes

A federal grand jury has charged a Columbia man with violating the federal Clean Water Act. Joshua Franklin was charged in relation to an incident that occurred in 2018. The indictment claims he was working […]

Russell County man sentenced to 30 years in federal prison on child pornography charge

Thursday, February 10 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County man arrested more than a year ago on child pornography charges was recently sentenced to 30 years in federal prison in Texas. Edward Lee Wheeler, age 27, entered a guilty plea in […]

Adair County Jail lawsuit headed to federal court

Tuesday, February 8 by Zac Oakes

A lawsuit against the Adair County Regional Jail that we brought to you on local news in December will be moved to federal court. According to the Adair County Community Voice in Columbia, the lawsuit, […]

New federal law targets surprise medical bills

Friday, February 4 by Derek Aaron

Kentuckians who receive surprise medical bills now have protection against those bills. Through the federal No Surprises Act, excessive out-of-pocket costs are restricted, and emergency services are covered without any prior authorization, regardless of whether […]

Governor announces federal funding for heating, cooling assistance

Wednesday, February 2 by Derek Aaron

Additional federal funding that will help low-income Kentuckians pay their heating and cooling bills is coming to the state, Governor Andy Beshear announced this week. Kentucky will receive $1.5 million through the Low-Income Home Energy […]

Federal, state, and local law enforcement investigating human trafficking in Pulaski County

Friday, August 6 by Zac Oakes

Frankfort, KY. (08/06/2021) – On Wednesday, 07/28/2021, a multi-site law enforcement operation took place at three business locations across Kentucky. Law Enforcement agencies have received complaints and tips related to illegal human trafficking, illegal immigration, […]

Jamestown, Russell Springs receive federal funds

Thursday, July 22 by Zac Oakes

The city governments of Jamestown and Russell Springs are receiving federal funds from the American Rescue Plan. The City of Jamestown will receive a total of $463,795.58 and the City of Russell Springs will receive […]

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White House extends pause on federal student loan repayments

Pulaski County woman sentenced to 70 months in prison for federal drug charge

Wayne County man arrested on federal drug charges

Columbia man faces federal indictment

Russell County man sentenced to 30 years in federal prison on child pornography charge

Adair County Jail lawsuit headed to federal court

New federal law targets surprise medical bills

Governor announces federal funding for heating, cooling assistance

Federal, state, and local law enforcement investigating human trafficking in Pulaski County

Jamestown, Russell Springs receive federal funds

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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