Month: June 2026

Russell County residents will have an opportunity today to share their thoughts on the future of local school facilities. The Russell County Schools Local Planning Committee will hold a public forum beginning at 5:30 p.m. […]

Several persons were injured during a two-vehicle collision around 5:20 Sunday evening at the intersection of U.S. 127 North and Damron Creek Road. Two persons were airlifted to the U.K. Medical Center for treatment of […]

Two people died as the result of a two-vehicle collision near the Breeding community of Adair County on Friday. Kentucky State Police say it happened at around 4:30 Friday afternoon. They say  56-year-old Wayne Werth […]

The entire 2026 Casey County Fair has been canceled due to ongoing water shortages. The Casey County Fair Board on Friday announced the fair, scheduled for July 17th through the 25th, will not take place […]

Three Adair County residents were arrested on drug trafficking charges following a traffic stop in Russell County early Saturday morning. According to the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Stone Bolin stopped a vehicle and discovered […]

A Columbia man was airlifted following a motorcycle vs vehicle collision on Highway 1592 in Adair County on Monday. The Adair County Sheriff’s Office said 41-year-old Bruce Thompson was operating a 2003 Yamaha motorcycle on […]

Two men from Russell and Wayne counties are among over 40 individuals to receive a posthumous pardon from Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear. These individuals were charged with harboring, aiding, or enticing Black slaves to escape […]

Over 20 people were taken to the hospital following a reported gas leak at the Wayne County Senior Citizens Center yesterday. Wayne County officials say it happened just before noon local time yesterday. Monticello-Wayne County […]

There are multiple closings to report in recognition of the Juneteenth holiday tomorrow. Local post offices will be closed today, so there will be no mail delivery. Several banks in Russell County will be closed. […]