Month: February 2025

SOMERSET, Ky. (Feb. 20, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 crews have completed their snow and ice operations following the recent winter storm. Since Tuesday, crews have worked around the clock to […]

Russell County’s Kristina Burton received a statewide library award today. Burton received the Outstanding Service for Young Adults Award. The award is presented annually by the Kentucky Public Library Association. The award is presented to […]

Kentucky State Police is investigating a missing teenager in Wayne County. State Police say the teen went missing from his residence at around 11 p.m. on Monday, February 3.  Post 11 says it was notified […]

A potential sports complex on French Valley Road could have a major economic impact on Russell County. A feasibility study was performed by The Sports Facilities Companies. It was funded by the Russell County IDA […]

Two Russell County residents were indicted by a Taylor County grand jury this week. The grand jury indicted 60-year-old Tommy D. Baker of Russell Springs on charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug […]

Two Russell Springs residents were arrested last night on drug charges. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office arrested 20-year-old Hannah Philpott and 37-year-old Dennis Watson. Both were charged with trafficking in methamphetamine and possession of drug […]

The Jamestown City Council is scheduled to meet this evening. The council will meet at 6 p.m. at City Hall. The meeting is open to the public. We’ll have more details on tomorrow’s local news.

SOMERSET, Ky. (Feb. 19, 2025) – Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 highway crews continue to plow and treat roadways across the district following a winter weather storm that moved through the area. Sunshine today […]