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Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission to Consider Hunting Regulation Changes

June 12, 2026 Sean Hammond

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Commission is set to consider several major hunting regulation changes during its meeting Friday morning at the Salato Wildlife Education Center in Frankfort. The meeting begins at 8:30 […]

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Columbia Man Arrested After False Hostage Report

June 12, 2026 Sean Hammond

A Columbia man is facing multiple charges after allegedly making a false hostage report and assaulting a law enforcement officer Thursday afternoon. Adair County Sheriff Gary Roy says 30-year-old Zachery Ballou was arrested around 4:45 […]

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Three Felony Drug Arrests Reported in Pulaski County

June 12, 2026 Sean Hammond

Authorities in Pulaski County report three felony drug-related arrests over the past two days.   At approximately 11:30 Wednesday night, Kentucky State Police and Somerset Police arrested 38-year-old Ryan Jones of Somerset. Jones was charged […]

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Hendrickson Trailer Announces $13 Million Somerset Expansion

June 12, 2026 Sean Hammond

A major employer in Somerset-Pulaski County is growing again. Hendrickson Trailer has announced a 13-million-dollar expansion of its manufacturing facility at the Valley Oak Commerce Complex. The multi-phase project will add 15-thousand square feet and […]

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Kevel Grider, age 94, of Russell Springs

June 11, 2026 Sean Hammond

Kevel Grider, age 94, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Wednesday, June 10 2026 at Summit Manor Nursing Home. She was born on Tuesday, April 26 1932, in Russell Springs, KY. She was the daughter […]

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U.S. Marshals Seek Murder Suspect Believed to Have Been in Kentucky

June 11, 2026 Sean Hammond

The U.S. Marshals Service is asking for the public’s help in locating a Tennessee murder suspect believed to have recently been in south-central Kentucky. The U.S. Marshals Service Middle Tennessee Fugitive Task Force is searching […]

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Liberty Mayor Preparing Emergency Declaration Over Water Shortage

June 11, 2026 Sean Hammond

Liberty Mayor Dr. Sam Haddad is preparing to declare a local State of Emergency as concerns continue to grow over declining water levels at Lake Liberty. According to the Casey County News, officials with the […]

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Motorcyclist Killed in Pulaski County Crash

June 11, 2026 Sean Hammond

Kentucky State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and an SUV in Pulaski County. According to KSP, the collision happened around 6 p.m. Wednesday on KY 3091 near the intersection of Wilson […]

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Russell County Farm Bureau Recognizes Teacher, Scholarship Recipients

June 11, 2026 Sean Hammond

The Russell County Farm Bureau is recognizing outstanding local students and educators for their achievements and commitment to agriculture education.   Lindsay McFarland, a kindergarten teacher at Salem Elementary School, has been named the 2026 […]

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Summer Feeding Program Serves More Than 14,000 Meals on First Pickup Day

June 11, 2026 Sean Hammond

A summer feeding program is off to a strong start after serving more than 14,000 meals to local children on its first pickup day of the season. Program organizers report that 14,154 meals were distributed […]

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