Dunbar says new law changing felony offenses could impact jail programs

Friday, April 4 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Jailer Bobby Dunbar said new laws changing the level of felony offenses could impact certain jail programs that have shown to be beneficial to the community. Dunbar said certain Class D felons, the […]

Phipps to be honored at National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial

Friday, February 21 by Zac Oakes

Fallen Russell County Sheriff’s Deputy Joshua Phipps will be honored in May at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington D.C. His name will be etched into the memorial during a candlelight vigil held […]

New vaping law now in effect

Thursday, January 2 by Zac Oakes

Local vaping stores and those around the state now face new regulations from a law passed during last year’s legislative session. House Bill 11 only allows the sale of FDA approved vape products, significantly limiting […]

Open meetings law expert says teleconference meeting violates law

Wednesday, December 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Industrial Development Authority is set to meet at 11 a.m. today in a special-called meeting. That meeting will be via conference call, according to a meeting notice that was sent out. However, […]

Catron graduates from law enforcement academy

Friday, November 8 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Police Officer Kendall Catron graduated from Class 552 at the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training’s Basic Training Class in Richmond yesterday. Catron was one of 32 police officers across the commonwealth to […]

Law enforcement investigates weekend shooting in Casey County

Wednesday, October 2 by Zac Oakes

Law enforcement officers in neighboring Casey County are investigating a shooting that occurred over the weekend. According to reports, a man was reported shot shortly after 2 p.m. local time Sunday on Shugars Hill Road […]

New law changes vehicle inspection prices

Tuesday, July 30 by Zac Oakes

A new law raises the cost of vehicle inspections performed by sheriff’s departments across the state. The new law, which was passed by the state legislature in Frankfort, raises the inspection fee to $15, and […]

New law targets truancy in schools

Tuesday, July 23 by Zac Oakes

A new Kentucky law is targeting truancy in schools as chronic absenteeism rises among students. House Bill 611 is now in effect, and that law requires the school district to report to the county attorney’s […]

Bill easing restrictions on pseudoephedrine purchase becomes law

Wednesday, July 17 by Zac Oakes

The bill that eases restrictions on purchasing a popular allergy medicine became law this week. House Bill 386 removes annual and package purchase limits for the decongestant medication pseudoephedrine, commonly sold under the brand name […]

New Kentucky “Move Over” law goes into effect today

Monday, July 15 by Zac Oakes

A new law, which is more of an expansion of an existing law, goes into effect today in Kentucky that aims to provide more safety to stranded motorists. Kentucky’s “Move Over” law has been on […]

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Dunbar says new law changing felony offenses could impact jail programs

Phipps to be honored at National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial

New vaping law now in effect

Open meetings law expert says teleconference meeting violates law

Catron graduates from law enforcement academy

Law enforcement investigates weekend shooting in Casey County

New law changes vehicle inspection prices

New law targets truancy in schools

Bill easing restrictions on pseudoephedrine purchase becomes law

New Kentucky “Move Over” law goes into effect today

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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