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In Pulaski County, Kentucky, two grave criminal cases have recently surfaced, highlighting the stark realities of crime in the digital era. Jesse Kipf, a 38-year-old from Somerset, Kentucky, has been indicted for serious cybercrimes, including bank fraud and identity theft, by unauthorized computer access. Meanwhile, Austin Prather, another Somerset resident, faces charges for familial homicide, having been accused of a violent crime against his own family members. These cases exemplify the diverse nature of modern criminal activity, spanning from the depths of the digital world to the most intimate spheres of familial relationships.

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HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Police in Pulaski County are waiting for a murder suspect to return to Kentucky. Officials said Sam Baker, 24, slipped out of his ankle bracelet in Somerset and was arrested in Kansas on local charges. He was reportedly found with Adriana Brown, 28. Baker was charged...

A Somerset man accused of murdering his father and grandfather, and injuring his grandmother about three weeks ago, was in court yesterday for an extradition hearing. Austin Prather waived his right to extradition during yesterday’s court appearance in Evansville, Indiana. There has not been any word yet on when...

Austin Prather is accused of murdering his father and grandfather in Pulaski County.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A World War II solider was brought home 79 years later to be buried - thanks to DNA. Army Private First Class Henry C. Wade was buried with his sister at a national cemetery in Pulaski County on Wednesday. He was originally buried in Belgium when...

The Kentucky State Police Post 11 in London, which provides coverage for Clay, Laurel, McCreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Wayne and Whitley counties, has announced they will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints at various locations. The checkpoints are an effort to enforce traffic laws, especially seatbelt adherence, sobriety, insurance and registration violations. A complete list of traffic safety checkpoint locations can be found here: http://kentuckystatepolice.org/post11checkpoints/

Get ready to kick off the holiday season in style at Somerset 106’s Christmas Vendor Village during Christmas on the Square, happening on Saturday, December 2nd. The festive extravaganza begins at 1:30 p.m., transforming Somerset 106 into a winter paradise for the whole community to enjoy.

The Alcalde Train Station and the historic Chili Line once formed the backbone of New Mexico's economic development, connecting subsistence farming communities to larger markets. The Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad's narrow-gauge railway, known as the Santa Fe Branch, transported chile peppers, timber, and passengers across the rugged landscape from the 1880s until its closure in 1941. Its socio-economic impact was transformative, fostering growth and progress throughout the region. Although the trains have long since ceased to run, the Alcalde Train Station remains a symbol of the enduring legacy of the Chili Line in New Mexico's history.

The Kentucky Baptist Foundation (KBF) was established in 1945 and is dedicated to providing socially screened investments, legacy planning and stewardship education to churches and their leaders. Upon receiving the call to be the president of the KBF over three years ago, I quickly established the Pastors Council. This is a group of Kentucky Baptist Convention (KBC) pastors that come together to receive spiritual and financial resources, engage in online interviews with church leaders and enjoy regular fellowship opportunities. Our monthly "PC" e-newsletter has been well received by the pastors and is intended to give encouragement and insight to this ministerial group.

The Lady Colonels suffer a 55-41 loss against the Pulaski County Lady Maroons at the Owensboro SportsCenter in the Independence Bank Kentucky-Indiana Classic. The leading scorers for the Lady Maroons today were Mikee Buchanan with 26 points and 4 rebounds while Brooklyn Thomas had 7 points. Maggie Holt had 5 points and 5 rebounds while McKaila Monroe had 5 points and 4 rebounds. Madeline Butcher had 5 points while Hannah Murray had 4 points. To round out the scoring, Sydney Resch scored 3 points on the day.

State Rep. Josh Branscum has filed for reelection to his seat in the Kentucky House of Representatives. Branscum, from Russell Springs, represents District 83 which includes Russell County, Clinton County, and part of Pulaski County. Branscum has served as a state representative since 2021. As of now, he is the...

By Lance Gaither lance.gaither@bluegrassnewsmedia.com On Monday Nov. 20, a ground-breaking ceremony was held for the construction of a new pipeline to Crab Orchard by Delta Natural Gas. The line will have further expansion into Rockcastle County. The project should be completed by late next year or early 2025, officials said. “It always adds value when […] The post Delta Natural Gas begins construction on Crab Orchard pipeline project appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.

JOHNSON CITY — Dominic Tweed made four 3-pointers en route to a career-high 16 points and 6-foot-8 sophomore Trey Thompson scored 11 of his 14 points in the second half as Greeneville outlasted Science Hill 57-50 on Friday night. The Greene Devils improved to 3-2 on the season. Science Hill dropped to 4-4. Thompson opened the scoring in the second half with a two-handed baseline dunk thanks to Nick Thomas’...

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Wednesday is $3.246, a week ago the price is $3.281 , according to AAA.

Clemson, S.C. – Behind a dominant performance from the offense and in front of an electric crowd, Clemson men’s soccer punched their ticket to the 2023 College Cup on Saturday night, downing Stanford 2-0 in front of a sold-out Historic Riggs Field. The Tigers have now reached the...

Morgan & Morgan has filed a lawsuit against railroad company CSX Transportation for the train derailment in Rockcastle County, Kentucky on November 22.

A meeting to nominate local candidates to fill the 9th District seat on the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission will be held this evening at the Hal Rogers Fire Training Center in Somerset. This district includes Russell County, along with Pulaski, Wayne, Clinton, McCreary, and several other nearby counties. Doors...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) -Some people say they don’t understand why they are required to hook on and pay for sewer service. They’re residents in and near Hustonville in western Lincoln County and say they are essentially paying for something they are either not receiving or don’t want.

PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - One Southern Kentucky sheriff’s deputy was recently honored for his role in a crash earlier this year. At Tuesday’s Pulaski County Fiscal Court meeting, Sheriff Bobby Jones presented a life-saving medal to Deputy Logan Crabtree. Back in August, Deputy Crabtree responded to an...