Thirty-five firefighters from three Russell County fire departments battled a structure fire for more than four-and-a-half hours Wednesday afternoon, while also dealing with dangerous heat conditions. The 911 call was received at approximately 2:30 p.m. […]

The Columbia Police Department has implemented new virtual reality training technology aimed at better preparing officers for high-stress situations. An Axon Global Training master instructor conducted an eight-hour course Monday on the department’s new Axon […]

Russell County residents in need of basic food assistance will have an opportunity to receive commodities later this week. Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum and the Russell County Fiscal Court, in conjunction with Feeding America, […]

Congratulations to the 2026 Mrs. Adair County Fair winners! This year’s Mrs. Adair County Fair Queen is Lindsey Erin Brockman of Jamestown. Named 1st Runner-Up is MaKayla LaNae Ballenger of Russell Springs. Congratulations to Lindsey […]

The Supreme Court of Kentucky will hold official oral arguments at Campbellsville University next week. The court will hear cases Wednesday and Thursday, September 16th and 17th, at Ransdell Chapel. Sessions are scheduled for 10 […]

The Casey County Judge-Executive’s Office is responding to complaints about contractors working on Spectrum’s fiber installation and broadband expansion project. Judge Randy Dial says residents have reported damage to yards and private property, construction debris […]

The Russell County Ambulance Service is reporting an improving financial outlook following several years of struggles. The Ambulance Service Board of Directors held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday morning. Board Chairman Jeramy Coffey told WJRS […]

A Somerset woman was arrested on multiple drug charges following a traffic stop late this morning in Russell Springs. Russell Springs Police Officer Blake Adamson arrested 53-year-old Julie West of Somerset. West was charged with […]

Two people were injured in a single-vehicle wreck Tuesday afternoon on U.S. 127 near Lake Cumberland State Resort Park. Russell County Deputy Sheriff Heath Tarter told WJRS News the wreck occurred at approximately 2:25, about […]