An Adair County man is facing multiple charges, including felony assault, following a brief vehicle pursuit and confrontation with a sheriff’s deputy Friday. According to Adair County Sheriff Gary Roy ...

A Somerset husband and wife will each serve a total of 100 years in prison following their sentencing Wednesday in federal ...

Grandparents and other family members caring for children are invited to an upcoming gathering hosted by Russell County ...

A Russell Springs man remains in the Whitley County Detention Center following his indictment on charges involving two ...

Judy Lee James, 79, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at the Vanderbilt Medical Center in ...

Timothy Dale Carter, age 63, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Wednesday, October 21 2026 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland. He ...

Two young ladies from Russell County earned impressive finishes while competing in state pageants this past weekend. Aylee ...

Four Monticello residents have been arrested this weekend as part of an investigation into repeated thefts from a local ...

A fifth person has been arrested in connection with recent break-ins at Country Farm and Home’s warehouse in Monticello. Monticello Police arrested 46-year-old Jason Casada, of Monticello, Tuesday on ...

Employee recognition, district finances, and upcoming educational events were among the topics discussed during Monday ...

A new, 120-unit hotel development is planned for Russell Springs, following an agreement between the city and a Bowling Green ...

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