Science Hill, KY

A Nancy man was arrested by Kentucky State Police Friday night and lodged in the Russell County Detention Center. Christopher Compton, age 41, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, operating a motor vehicle under the influence second offense, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of marijuana, failure to wear a seat belt, operating on a suspended/revoked license, failure to maintain insurance, failure to register transfer of motor vehicle, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Looks like this rising star will need to write a sequel to his breakout hit, "My Boy": As of July 20, Elvie Shane is officially the proud papa of a baby girl. With wife Mandi Payton, he welcomed a 8 lb 1 oz daughter into the world, making the them a family of four. Shane is also step-dad to Mandi's teenage son, who is also the inspiration behind "My Boy."

SOMERSET, KY - Sheriff Greg Speck is reporting that on Thursday, July 29, 2021 a Eubank man was arrested for Murder and Burglary. Detective Lieutenant Bobby Jones of the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office reported at 7:35 p.m. Thursday that Jesse Roberts, age 34, of Eubank, had been taken into custody by the Sheriff’s Office on an arrest warrant.

A grand opening was held for the Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center on Sunday. A large crowd was gathered to celebrate the opening of the new facility, which will begin being utilized by students this month. Speakers included Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford, Bro. Ronnie Ford, Board...

With the high school golf season kicking off this past weekend, local golfers shot some low numbers and turned in some amazing performances. For the Pulaski County High School boys golf team, it was a busy and very successful weekend. The Pulaski County boys linksters captured the Somerset Invitational on...

It can be surprisingly difficult to say goodbye to a piece of furniture. A broken chair that’s been in your family for generations. A table at which the family has enjoyed countless dinners, but you just don’t have room for it anymore. How much more difficult will it be for...

SOMERSET, Ky. (WTVQ) – A 34-year-old Eubank, Ky., man has been charged with murder, burglary, evidence tampering and drug possession in connection with the death of another man earlier this month. According to Pulaski County Sheriff’s Greg Speck, Det. Lt. Bobby Jones charged Jesse Roberts Thursday evening. He is being...

LAUREL COUNTY — First responders were dispatched to an injury crash involving multiple vehicles on I-75. According to scanner traffic, the crash took place just before the 41 mile marker heading northbound around 1:49 p.m. The London-Laurel Rescue Squad reported two lanes of the interstate were closed around mile marker 40.

SOMERSET, Ky. (WTVQ) – A missing Navy sailor is finally reunited with his family after 80 years. On December 7, 1941, Floyd Helton of Somerset was aboard the USS Oklahoma when the ship was attacked by a Japanese aircraft. Helton and 429 other crewmen were killed and for many, their...