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Russell Springs Police investigating burglary

January 2, 2025 Zac Oakes
Russell Springs Police are investigating a recent burglary. The burglary occurred earlier this week at a building owned by Shevawn Foley in Russell Springs. Police say they are seeking the community’s help with identifying the […]
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Jamestown man arrested in Casey County

January 2, 2025 Zac Oakes
A Jamestown man was arrested in Casey County yesterday morning. 40-year-old James A. Flores was arrested by the Casey County Sheriff’s Office and charged with possession of methamphetamine – second offense, operating a motor vehicle […]
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UK Volleyball adds two talented Purdue transfers

January 2, 2025 Zac Oakes
Purdue transfer Lizzie Carr helped the Boilermakers finish 27-7 last season that included a 16-4 mark in the competitive Big Ten. She averaged 1.52 kills per set and hit .301. Carr also averaged 0.63 blocks […]
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Liberty man flown out following single-vehicle wreck in Adair County

January 1, 2025 Zac Oakes
A Liberty man was flown out following a single-vehicle wreck in Adair County Monday morning. Reports are 34-year-old Brandon Poff of Liberty was operating a a 2008 Honda CRV traveling east on Liberty Road at […]
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New Year Closings

January 1, 2025 Zac Oakes
The new year brings several closings around the county. City Halls in both Jamestown and Russell Springs will be closed today. The Russell County Courthouse will be closed today, as well as the Russell County […]
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New vision exam requirement for driver’s license renewals begins today

January 1, 2025 Zac Oakes
A new law requiring a vision exam for all driver’s license renewals goes into effect today. Vision screenings can be completed at no cost at any regional driver’s license office. There are regional driver’s license […]
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  • Community Conversation 9-21

    Jeff Hoover talks with Ethan Selby of the Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center about SkillsUSA and the hands-on career programs available to students. They also discuss the upcoming SkillsUSA car show, how students help organize and run the event, and how the proceeds help support SkillsUSA activities throughout the year.

  • Lakers vs Taylor County

    Russell County vs Taylor County from Friday, September 18th.

  • Community Conversation 9-18

    Jeff Hoover talks with Daniel Buster from the City of Russell Springs and Wayne Lynch from the Ol' Boys Toys Car Club about the monthly car shows on Main Street in Russell Springs. They discuss this Saturday’s trophy show, food trucks, live music, the Russell County Elementary School band fundraiser, and how the car club gives back to the community.

  • Community Conversation 9-17

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Public Library Director Cody Gabehart about the grand opening of The Green, including the new pavilion, sensory play space, walking trail and amphitheater. They also discuss upcoming events, the library’s Halloween costume shop, the new library website, and the digitization of local genealogy and oral history records.

  • Community Conversation 9-16

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Jaycee Leonard Coppage about the ninth annual Convoy for Kids, coming up October 17th at the Russell County Fairgrounds. They discuss the new truck show, classic cars and tractors, the convoy route, and how the event raises money for Toys for Tots.

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