Rusk, TX

GLADEWATER, Texas (KETK)– In KETK’s Spotlight Game of the Week, the Pittsburg Pirates took home a victory over the Gladewater Bears. Final Score: Pittsburg 52- Gladewater 41 With the loss, the Bears are now 1-1 to start the season and will travel to West Rusk next Friday as they look to secure their second win … Continue reading Pittsburg Pirates move to 2-0 after defeating Gladewater

MINEOLA — The West Rusk Raiders continued their cross country season with a strong showing at the Mineola meet, competing against runners representing schools from Class 1A through Class 5A […]

A trial date is set for a lawsuit alleging former Rusk County deputy Shane Iverson violated an East Texas man's civil rights during a fatal 2022 shooting.

Firefighters and a well service company are managing an oil well blowout in Rusk County, with no public safety concerns or reported injuries.

Years of livestock, leadership, family support and dedication culminate in national recognition   WEST RUSK — Years of early mornings, long days, livestock shows, leadership opportunities and dedication have culminated […]

HENDERSON – The Henderson Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a missing man who was last seen on Aug. 10. According to our news partner KETK and the Henderson Police Department, 67-year-old Eddie Reese was last seen on Webster Street after being released from the Rusk County Jail. He was described as … Continue reading Officials seek missing man

Dr. Jerry Oaker retires after 43 years of dentistry in Rusk, celebrating his impact on the community through patient care and extensive local involvement.

RUSK COUNTY – A federal lawsuit alleging a former Rusk County deputy violated the rights of an East Texas man during a fatal shooting in 2022 was formally reopened by a judge last week. The lawsuit against former Rusk County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Shane Iverson in relation to a traffic stop on September 14, 2022, … Continue reading Lawsuit over fatal shooting reopened

RUSK COUNTY – A Garrison man was detained on suspicion of seriously hurting someone during an assault. He is being charged with possessing a device that could turn a semi-automatic handgun into a fully automatic weapon. After an investigation into an alleged assault on August 27 that resulted in a broken ankle and scrapes, Kazmon … Continue reading Man faces new charges after release

A 20-year-old Garrison man faces multiple charges following a Rusk County Sheriff’s Office investigation into an alleged Aggravated Assault that reportedly left a family violence victim with a broken ankle […]