Sunday PM KYTC Road Closure update following Tornado in SOmerset
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District Eight Office is continuing cleanup efforts in the aftermath of a powerful storm system that swept through Pulaski County overnight Friday. While crews have made progress in clearing debris, the storm’s damage remains extensive, and roadways, including a portion of U.S. 27 in Somerset, are still closed. Motorists should […]
Jaxon William Andrew Brown
Jaxon William Andrew Brown passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Adair County, Kentucky, having attained the age of 21 years, 3 months, and 5 days. He was born on Tuesday, February 10, 2004, in Glasgow, Kentucky, the son of Robert “Bobby” (& Chastity) Brown & Sherry Shelton. Jaxon was of the Christian faith and loved […]
Road closure update from Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
Crews with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 are actively working in multiple areas following a powerful storm system that swept through portions of the district overnight Friday. Maintenance crews worked through the night and continue to operate today to remove downed trees, clear debris, and address other hazards impacting roadways. In Pulaski County, damage […]
Tornadoes cause widespread damage in Somerset and London
A tornado has caused major damage in Somerset and London. The main damage area in Somerset is the Parkers Mill Road, light 22 area. US 27 remains closed in that area at this time as emergency crews continue to work in that area London Mayor Randall Weddle confirmed that multiple people are dead in and […]
William Arthur Wiggs
William Arthur “Wiggs” Wiggs of Monticello, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at his residence in Fairfield, Ohio, having attained the age of 78 years, and 17 days. He was born in Wilmore, Kentucky on April 27, 1947, the son of Stanley & Ethel (Tipton) Wiggs. William was of the Baptist faith and […]
Fishing Creek Bridge reopened after renovation
In Pulaski County today, Rocky Adkins, senior advisor to Gov. Andy Beshear, cut the ribbon on the newly renovated Fishing Creek Bridge as it reopened to traffic to provide an improved, longer-lasting connection for the people of Nancy, Somerset and surrounding communities. “This bridge has provided access for tens of thousands of families since the […]
Ricky Lee “Rick” Savage
Ricky Lee “Rick” Savage, of Albany, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at the Medical Center of Albany in Clinton County, Kentucky, having attained the age of 64 years, 5 months, and 17 days. He was born on Thursday, November 24, 1960, in Clinton County, Kentucky, the son of Harlin M. & Hazel […]
Donate sports equipment during Collection Drive
A donation drive is underway for gently used/new sporting equipment to help provide equipment to youth that do not have the resources to get equipment they need to excel in sporting activities. Examples of items being collected are shoes for all sports including basketball, wrestling, tennis, volleyball, soccer, football, baseball, etc. Additionally, being collected, equipment […]
Sheriff Bobby Jones reports the arrest of a Russell Springs man after deputies responded to a complaint of a domestic altercation where a cat had been harmed
On May 10, 2025 at approximately 3:03 pm, Deputy Noah Dishman responded to a report of a domestic altercation on Skyview Dr. While deputies were in route they were notified that one of the individuals involved in the domestic had bitten the ear off of the caller’s cat. Zachary L. Rollins, 22 years of age, […]
Lanny Wade Roberts
Lanny Wade Roberts of Stearns, KY, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025, reaching the age of 60 years. He is survived by his brother- Rickie Roberts (Debbi) and two sisters- Connie Roberts and Sandy Burke (David). Along with a host of family and friends that mourn his passing. There will be no public service. […]