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A Liberty man was arrested in neighboring Wayne County on gun and drug charges on Sunday morning, according to the Monticello Police Department. Ronnie Weddle, age 64, was pulled over by Monticello police pulled over just off of KY-1275 North in the Cumberland Crossing area after running a stop sign and other traffic violations.

An attempted traffic stop turned into a police chase for deputies with the Boyle County Sheriff's Office.

A Russell Springs man was arrested on a variety of charges following a traffic stop by Kentucky State Police late Sunday afternoon, according to jail records. Corey Sheppard, age 22, was arrested by Trooper Trevor Sharp on trafficking in a controlled substance first degree, first offense (greater than or equal to two grams of methamphetamine), possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, possession of drug paraphernalia, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of controlled substance first degree, operating a motor vehicle on a suspended or revoked operator’s license, failure of non-owner to maintain required insurance first offense, failure to produce an insurance card, failure to wear seat belts, improper display of registration plates, no registration plates, and no registration receipt.

The City of Columbia will be holding a drive for the Ronald McDonald House in Louisville. The drive is being held in honor of Chloe Vance. The top items requested for donations are: paper towels, pancake mix, and seasonings (pepper/salt). Other items need are:. Windex and refills. Dawn Dish Soap,...

Pulaski County Sheriff Bobby Jones says his department is seeing a new phone scam in the area. He said there is currently a scammer posing as department officials that is threatening people with “some type of legal action” if they don’t pay the scammer. Deputies say if someone is calling you claiming they are an employee with the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office and they try to get you to pay money because you missed court or may be in legal trouble, you should hang up. Officials said that is not how the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office conducts business.

The Russell County Education Association and the Russell County Public Library are partnering together for their annual “Read Across Russell County” event, which takes place Tuesday afternoon. RCEA President Rhonda Kimbler said that all Russell County Schools’ students as well as their parents and guardians are invited to...

The Russell County Middle School 6th grade volleyball team won the conference championship over the weekend. The Lady Lakers entered the tournament as the 4-seed in the conference, but knocked off 5-seed Green County, the top seed Adair County, and 3-seed Hart County en route to the conference championship. The...

The Russell County Laker Fishing team competed over the weekend. Two members of the team placed 2nd in their division over the weekend. Russell County’s Caden Hall and Kaleb Wilson placed 2nd in the Kentucky Bass Nation Kentucky State Trail event on Lake Cumberland. Also in the junior division,...

Jacob Campbell, 28, of Russell Springs, KY was arrested by Deputy Melton of the Russell County Sheriff’s Office just after 5 yesterday afternoon. Campbell was charged with Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument 2nd Degree (Identify). Jessica McKee, age 37, of Somerset, KY was arrested on charged of Criminal...

There's some sad news to share out of Lake Cumberland in Kentucky as it appears Billy the Goat has died. Billy became a fixture around the Lake Cumberland area for years thanks to his size and unique look. Obviously, his appearance is not the same as the type of goat you see on a farm as you can see in the video below.

HEBRON, Ky. — The effort to unionize workers at the largest Amazon Air Hub in the world is getting national attention – and a national boost. Local organizers with Unionize Amazon Northern Kentucky KCVG announced Saturday that they're joining forces with the national Amazon Labor Union, which unionized a Staten Island...

Russell County senior Hannah Yates made it official Saturday, as she signed to continue her basketball career at Lindsey Wilson College. In her Lady Laker career, Yates finished with more than 600 points and 500 rebounds.

Jace Scaggs and Evan Hutchison combined to pitch a no-hitter as the Russell County Middle School Lakers picked up a 12-0 win over Casey County last night. Scaggs got the start, pitching 1 2/3 innings, striking out 3 and walking 2. Hutchison entered in relief, pitching 1 1/3 innings while...

SOMERSET, KY - Via Facebook, according to the Somerset Police Department (SPD), on Friday, March 10, 2023, Officer Derrick Glover received a tip that a Nijal J Fitzpatrick was in possession of firearms and ultimately violating his probation. Acting on this tip, Probation and Parole along with SPD Officer, Derrick...

PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office personnel posted to Facebook on Thursday that they are seeing a new phone scam in the area. The post said there is currently a scammer posing as department officials that is threatening people with “some type of legal action” if they don’t pay the scammer.

If you've read anything I've written about Kentucky becoming more and more attractive to filmmakers over the last couple of years, you know that I have actually ALWAYS touted our small towns for their charm and how they really do look like a Hollywood set designer's concept of what a small town should look like.

The Somerset Police Department says they received a tip about a man in possession of firearms and violating his probation. Probation and Parole officers along with Somerset PD went to Nijal Fitzpatrick’s home and conducted a search. They found alcohol, ammunition and firearm magazines. Officers also found fentanyl pills, cocaine, nearly 21 grams of marijuana, scales, other drug paraphernalia and over $2,000 in cash. Nijal Fitzpatrick and Shauntae Fitzpatrick were both arrested and charged with trafficking and several other offenses. Both were lodged in the Pulaski County Detention Center.

MITCHELLSBURG, Ky. (FOX 56) – Deputies with the Boyle County Sheriff’s Office were called to investigate a disturbance on Thursday. Dispatchers said they were told Ricky Camden, of Parksville, was inside a residence on Lebanon Road armed with a handgun by his parents. His arrest citation stated he...

The Russell County Chamber of Commerce will hold their monthly meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, March 21st at the Community Room on Main Street in Russell Springs. The meeting takes place at noon. This month, the meeting is being hosted and sponsored by T.J. Regional Health and Heather and Al Weaver, owners...

Country music artist Aaron Tippin will be the headline act at this year’s Lakefest Celebration in Jamestown. Tippin will take the Lakefest stage on July 1 for the annual celebration. Tippin has earned six gold albums and one platinum. He’s released more than 30 singles, including such hits as...