Two arrests made by local law enforcement yesterday

Tuesday, June 4 by Zac Oakes

Two arrests were made by local law enforcement yesterday. According to reports, 27-year-old Jordan Grant of Columbia was arrested yesterday afternoon at around 4 p.m. by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office yesterday and charged with […]

Bill relaxing restrictions on Sudafed could soon become law

Wednesday, April 10 by Zac Oakes

A bill relaxing restrictions on the popular allergy medicine Sudafed could soon become law. As the legislature prepares to restart on Friday, Charles Baglan files this report on the bill. We’ll bring you more news […]

New law lowering state income tax now in effect

Wednesday, January 3 by Zac Oakes

A new law lowering the state income tax is now in effect. Kentucky’s state income tax drops half-a-percent from last year, now at 4 percent. This is part of a bill passed in 2022 by […]

Local law enforcement officers receive governor’s awards

Friday, December 8 by Zac Oakes

Two local law enforcement officers received awards from the Governor for helping keep impaired drivers off the roadways. Russell Springs Police Officer Mason Miniard was one of the recipients of the 2023 Governor’s Award for […]

Governor proposes second pay increase for KSP troopers, increased funds for local law enforcement

Friday, August 11 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is proposing a second notable pay increase for Kentucky State Police troopers, along with an increase in funding for training for local law enforcement. Beshear’s budget proposal released this week includes […]

Adair native named KY Fish and Wildlife Law Enforcement Division Director

Monday, July 24 by Zac Oakes

An Adair County native has been named the Director of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Law Enforcement Division. Colonel Jeremy McQueary is a native of neighboring Adair County and was recently promoted to […]

New state law aims to help domestic violence survivors

Thursday, July 6 by Zac Oakes

A new state law is aimed at helping domestic violence survivors. Kentucky Senate Bill 79, also known as the Safe at Home Program, went into effect last week and lets victims of domestic violence hide […]

Law enforcement warns of ongoing phone scams

Thursday, November 24 by Derek Aaron

Kentucky State Police is warning of a phone scam in the area. Some citizens have received calls stating they are a KSP trooper and there is civil litigation against them. The caller then demands immediate […]

Wayne Co. boat ramp to close for Poker Run; will be staging site for law enforcement

Thursday, September 1 by Derek Aaron

The upcoming Lake Cumberland Poker Run, which is based out of State Dock in Jamestown, has prompted the closure of at least one boat ramp in neighboring Wayne County for the duration of the three-day […]

State budget expands training stipend for law enforcement officers

Tuesday, July 19 by Zac Oakes

During the 2021 General Assembly regular session, there was an increase in the annual training stipend provided to sworn officers serving the commonwealth. State law mandates all sworn peace officers complete 40 hours of certified […]

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Two arrests made by local law enforcement yesterday

Bill relaxing restrictions on Sudafed could soon become law

New law lowering state income tax now in effect

Local law enforcement officers receive governor’s awards

Governor proposes second pay increase for KSP troopers, increased funds for local law enforcement

Adair native named KY Fish and Wildlife Law Enforcement Division Director

New state law aims to help domestic violence survivors

Law enforcement warns of ongoing phone scams

Wayne Co. boat ramp to close for Poker Run; will be staging site for law enforcement

State budget expands training stipend for law enforcement officers

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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