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Juvenile arrested following motorcycle pursuit in Russell Springs over the weekend

December 30, 2025 Zac Oakes
A juvenile was arrested following a motorcycle pursuit in Russell Springs over the weekend. Russell Springs Police say the pursuit began in the parking lot of Tractor Supply Saturday night a little after 9:00. Officer […]
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With flu cases rising, local retired doctor urges people to get flu vaccine

December 30, 2025 Zac Oakes
Cold and flu season has hit hard in the area, and with flu cases on the rise, local retired doctor Rick Miles is urging people who haven’t received a flu vaccine to get one. Although […]
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Whittenburg files to run for district judge

December 30, 2025 Zac Oakes
Lee Whittenburg has filed to run for district judge in the 40th District, Division 2. The district includes Russell, Clinton and Wayne counties. Whittenburg, an attorney from Monticello, unsuccessfully ran for the office of Commonwealth’s […]
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Russell County sees improvement in multiple health categories

December 30, 2025 Zac Oakes
The latest Kentucky Kids Count survey shows Russell County saw improvement in multiple health-related categories.  Russell County saw a significant improvement in the number of mothers smoking during pregnancy. From 2016-2018, it was reported that […]
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Liberty-Casey County residents asked to conserve water as Lake Liberty levels reach near record low

December 30, 2025 Zac Oakes
Residents of the City of Liberty and Casey County are being asked to conserve water as the levels at Lake Liberty have reached near historic lows. Lake Liberty is the main water supply for the […]
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RCHS Basketball teams playing in holiday events today

December 29, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County High School Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams are in action in holiday events today. The Lakers will take on Newport Central Catholic in the East Jessamine Holiday Basketball Tournament. The Lady […]
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Candidate filing deadline is coming up

December 29, 2025 Zac Oakes
Russell County residents who aim to run for political offices on the ballot in the May primary only have about two weeks remaining to file their candidate paperwork. The deadline to submit candidate paperwork is […]
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Kentucky Kids Count shows decrease in child poverty locally, but increase in food insecurity

December 29, 2025 Zac Oakes
The latest Kentucky Kids Count survey shows Russell County has seen a decrease in child poverty over the last few years, but an increase in food insecurity and the cost of renting. The percentage of […]
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Deadline to avoid property tax penalty coming up

December 29, 2025 Zac Oakes
Those who haven’t paid their county property taxes and want to avoid the 5 percent penalty will need to make those payments soon. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is reminding county property owners that the […]
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Sheriff’s office makes pair of drug related arrests last night

December 29, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Sheriff’s Office made a pair of drug-related arrests last night. 62-year-old Michael R. Snow of Russell Springs was arrested on charges including illegal possession of a legend drug, possession of marijuana, and […]
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    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Opioid Liaison Jennifer Knifley about National Recovery Month, the importance of sharing stories of recovery, Purple Fridays, and the impact addiction has on individuals and families. They also discuss the upcoming Light of Hope Candlelight Ceremony and the message Jennifer wants everyone struggling with addiction to hear: there is always hope.

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    Jeff Hoover talks with legendary Kentucky high school basketball coach Allen Feldhaus Jr. following his induction into the Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame. Coach Feldhaus reflects on his 41-year coaching career, his father’s influence, the 2013 state championship, and the lasting relationships basketball has created throughout his career.

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    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum about road projects and funding, the county’s 911 and EMS services, the new Air Methods helicopter base, the solar farm project, improvements at Greasy Creek Roadside Park, and the county’s financial outlook heading into the fall.

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