State reports 17 new COVID cases locally this week

Thursday, January 26 by Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Department for Public Health reported 17 new COVID cases in Russell County this week, a decrease from last week’s total of 22. Looking at other counties in the Lake Cumberland District, Pulaski County […]

State troopers to begin wearing body cameras this year

Monday, January 23 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police troopers will begin wearing body cameras this year. About 780 sworn personnel will receive the systems by the end of this year, state police said in a news release. The state legislature […]

State officials urging drivers to register emergency contact info

Friday, January 13 by Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is reminding drivers to registering emergency contact information with the state. Registering allows law enforcement to reach loved ones in the event you are involved in a traffic crash or other […]

Two local students named to Dean’s List at Morehead State

Thursday, January 12 by Zac Oakes

Two local students were named to the Dean’s List at Morehead State University for the Fall 2022 semester. Audrey Kay Burton of Russell Springs and Daisy Pratt of Jamestown were named to the Dean’s List […]

New year brings changes to state unemployment system

Tuesday, January 3 by Zac Oakes

The new year brings one of the most significant changes to the Kentucky unemployment system in more than 80 years. The new bill changes the system to go from a maximum 26 weeks of benefits […]

State awarded nearly $36 million for Kindergarten readiness

Monday, January 2 by Derek Aaron

The federal government has selected Kentucky for a nearly $36 million grant to support families and the state’s economy by ensuring more children are ready for kindergarten. The Office of Early Childhood Development Preschool Development […]

Report: Russell County trailing state, national percentages of homes with broadband

Friday, December 30 by Zac Oakes

Data from the U.S. Census shows that Russell County is trailing the state and national percentages of homes with a broadband internet subscription. The census data reports that from 2017-2021, just over 75 percent of […]

Multiple water leaks reported at State Park; New Year’s Eve event canceled

Friday, December 30 by Zac Oakes

According to officials at Lake Cumberland State Resort Park, several water leaks have been reported in various areas of the park grounds. The leaks have prompted park officials to cancel a planned New Year’s Eve […]

Beshear issues state of emergency as arctic front expected to hit state

Thursday, December 22 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has issued a state of emergency as an arctic front prepares to make its way in, bringing flash freezing and extremely cold temperatures Thursday night into the weekend. Officials are urging […]

State seeing surge in flu-related pediatric deaths

Wednesday, December 21 by Derek Aaron

Earlier this week Gov. Andy Beshear reported six new, flu-related pediatric deaths, including three in the past week. This toll already meets the prior record for the highest number of pediatric influenza deaths ever reported […]

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Stories tagged with: state

State reports 17 new COVID cases locally this week

State troopers to begin wearing body cameras this year

State officials urging drivers to register emergency contact info

New year brings changes to state unemployment system

State awarded nearly $36 million for Kindergarten readiness

Report: Russell County trailing state, national percentages of homes with broadband

Multiple water leaks reported at State Park; New Year’s Eve event canceled

Beshear issues state of emergency as arctic front expected to hit state

State seeing surge in flu-related pediatric deaths

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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