Year: 2026

Russell County Search & Rescue Chief Chris Money was recently selected to be part of a prestigious state-wide first responder task force. Money was selected to be a part of Kentucky Task Force 1, which […]

Below is an update from Kentucky State Police. COLUMBIA, Ky. (January 14, 2026) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 is investigating a deadly shooting that occurred Tuesday afternoon in Adair County. On January 13, […]

Several local students were named to the Dean’s List at the University of the Cumberlands for the Fall 2025 semester. Those local students were: Olivia Huddleston Holly Massengill Bryan Miller Steven Cissell Natalie Roy John […]

A Michigan man who was indicted in 2022 in connection to multiple watercraft thefts in the Eli community has been arrested on an indictment warrant. 44-year-old Scott Swartz of Adrian, Michigan, was arrested on indictment […]

In accordance with state law, a public ballot position draw will take place tomorrow at the Russell County Courthouse. This drawing will determine the order in which candidates appear on the ballot for their respective […]

The Russell Springs Police Department and Alcoholic Beverage Control are investigating an incident in which a worker at a vape shop reportedly sold products to an underage customer. Russell Springs Police said the investigation began […]

Authorities in Pulaski County are searching for a Somerset woman they say was last seen just before Christmas. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office said 33-year-old Angela Storms was last seen on the evening of December […]

by Duane Bonifer COLUMBIA, KY. (01/13/2026) Four Russell County residents have leadership positions this school year at Lindsey Wilson University. Mynor Chic ’29 of Russell Springs, Kentucky, is vice president of the university’s freshman class. […]