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Russell Springs man dies in Somerset wreck

A Russell Springs man died as a result of a fatal car wreck last Thursday in Somerset. According to Somerset Police, 72-year-old Jose Fuentes-Jimenz was killed in a wreck at the intersection of KY 914 […]

Somerset man arrested locally on multiple charges

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Somerset man on multiple charges Saturday night. According to reports, 44-year-old Joshua R. Popplewell of Somerset was arrested Saturday night and charged with criminal mischief second degree, leaving […]

Coroner: Somerset woman dies in workplace incident

According to Russell County Coroner Mark Coots, a woman died following a workplace incident at Davis Gate off North Highway 127 Wednesday afternoon. According to reports, the coroner’s office was called to Davis Gate just […]

Somerset man arrested for pointing gun at officers

A Somerset man was arrested after he reportedly pointed a gun at law enforcement officers. According to a report from the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, 38-year-old Matthew Anderson is facing four counts of wanton endangerment […]

Somerset man accused of murder appears in court

A Somerset man accused of murdering his father and grandfather, and injuring his grandmother about three weeks ago, was in court yesterday for an extradition hearing. Austin Prather waived his right to extradition during yesterday’s […]