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Pair of local students earn academic honors at Morehead State, Murray State University

Monday, January 26 by Zac Oakes

A pair of local students have earned academic honors at Morehead State University and Murray State University. Jacey Lee Mann of Jamestown was named to the Dean’s List at Morehead State University for the Fall […]

Beshear provides update on severe winter weather

Sunday, January 25 by Zac Oakes

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 25, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear was joined by Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Secretary Jim Gray and Kentucky Emergency Management Director Eric Gibson to provide an update on severe winter weather affecting […]

Russell County Emergency Management advising people to stay off roads

Saturday, January 24 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Emergency Management is advising people to stay off the roadways unless absolutely necessary. Emergency Management Director Michael Tojo Bray said roadways are slick and advised people to avoid driving if possible. Those who […]

District 8 Crews Prepared for Significant Winter Storm

Friday, January 23 by Zac Oakes

SOMERSET, Ky. (Jan. 23, 2026) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 highway crews are prepared to respond to a significant winter storm forecasted to impact the region this weekend, bringing freezing rain, snow […]

Local state of emergency declared ahead of winter storm

Friday, January 23 by Zac Oakes

A local state of emergency has been declared by Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum ahead of the winter storm expected to hit the state this weekend. The state of emergency allows the county’s emergency operations […]

Area school closings

Friday, January 23 by Zac Oakes

Below is a list of closings and cancellations due to the winter storm. Check back regularly as this list will be updated. Russell County Schools – Closed – Wednesday 2-4 – NTI Day 8 Adair […]

Grocery stores staying busy as winter storm nears

Friday, January 23 by Zac Oakes

Local grocery stores are staying busy with the winter storm predicted to impact the area this weekend. WJRS News spoke with Bryson Hicks, manager at Priceless Foods in Russell Springs. He said the store has […]

Shepherd says Russell County EMS is prepared as possible for incoming winter weather

Friday, January 23 by Zac Oakes

The need for emergency medical services doesn’t stop in the midst of a winter storm. Russell County EMS Director Charles Shepherd said the ambulance service is as prepared as possible to continue to make runs […]

SCC announces launch of new sonography program at Russell campus

Friday, January 23 by Zac Oakes

Somerset, KY– Somerset Community College (SCC) is excited to announce the launch of its newest program of study: Diagnostic Medical Sonography, offering an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in General Sonography. This program opens […]

Pulaski woman sentenced to 45 years in prison in child rape case

Friday, January 23 by Zac Oakes

A Pulaski County woman was sentenced to 45 years in prison after pleading guilty to a charge of rape first degree – victim under 12 years of age. 32-year-old Larissa N. Wilks was sentenced in […]