Month: February 2022

The U.S. Congress is attempting to address a shortage of computer chips, used from everything from the automobile industry to medical devices, that would provide federal funding for tech companies to boost domestic production. The […]

A Russell Springs man was arrested by Kentucky State Police over the weekend. According to jail records, 51-year-old Rocky Weddle was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance 2nd degree, possession of a […]

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Russell Springs man on multiple charges over the weekend. 34-year-old Alex Oakes of Russell Springs was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, receiving stolen property, and contempt […]

A Senate Bill working its way through the General Assembly would make it possible for people convicted of enhanceable misdemeanors to clear their records if they remain law-abiding for a long enough time. Right now, […]

Approximately $995,000 in grants has been awarded for the cleanup of 80 illegal dumps in 18 Kentucky counties, including in neighboring Cumberland County and nearby Green County. As part of the grant funding, counties must […]

The Kentucky Department of Corrections is currently hiring correctional officers to help fill 1,038 full- and part-time positions available at 13 state prisons across the commonwealth. To help attract and retain officers, an extra $2.13 […]