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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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  • Community Conversation 9-25

    Jeff Hoover talks with Cloyd Bumgardner, Deputy Pulaski County Judge-Executive and longtime educator, about the upcoming Technology Showcase at the Center for Rural Development in Somerset. They discuss the free regional event, which will feature robotics, drones, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, 3D printing, skilled trades, electric vehicles and more, along with opportunities for students and the public to explore careers in technology.

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    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County High School boys golf coach Brandon Selby about the Lakers’ season, senior Gabe Browning’s qualification for the state semifinal, and the team’s young roster. They also discuss plans for a new Laker Golf Academy featuring two golf simulators, a putting area and workout space.

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    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.

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