Search & Rescue has new technology to assist in missing person cases

Wednesday, September 10 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Search and Rescue is utilizing a new technology that assists in missing person cases. It’s an app called CalTopo, and assists search and rescue team members with logistics. Search and Rescue Chief Chris […]

Paving project on West 80 in Pulaski County begins tomorrow

Wednesday, September 10 by Zac Oakes

Those who travel West Highway 80 in Pulaski County could see some traffic disruptions beginning tomorrow. Transportation cabinet officials announced a paving project will get underway tomorrow. Operations are set to take place over the […]

Impact of raises on sheriff, county budgets; Polston said pay increases are necessary to attract and retain employees

Wednesday, September 10 by WJRS Staff

Yesterday on local news, we reported on a heated discussion between Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston and Magistrate Mickey Garner at Monday’s fiscal court meeting after Garner questioned Polston about recent raises provided to deputies […]

Sheriff’s office working to address issues identified in grant review

Tuesday, September 9 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is working to address issues identified in a recent federal review of a grant awarded through the U.S. Department of Justice. The sheriff’s office received more than $100,000 in federal […]

RCH announces addition of new physical therapist, Dylan Hale

Tuesday, September 9 by Zac Oakes

Kerry Harris, Director of RCH Therapy Services says, “We are super excited to be able to add a quality therapist like Dylan to our Staff, as this now adds a 4th full time Physical Therapist […]

Independent Voter Growth Continues in Kentucky

Tuesday, September 9 by Sean Hammond

Secretary of State Michael Adams says Kentucky is continuing to see growth among voters registered under political affiliations outside the two major parties. For the sixth month in a row, that “other” category outpaced both […]

Fiscal court approves side-by-sides on county roadways

Tuesday, September 9 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court approved an ordinance yesterday that will allow special purpose vehicles, particularly side-by-sides, to be operated on county roadways, as long as they meet certain requirements. The fiscal court approved the […]

Fatal accident reported on parkway in Adair County last night

Tuesday, September 9 by Zac Oakes

We have reports of a fatal accident on the Cumberland Parkway last night. Reports came in just a little before 6:30 last night that the westbound lanes of the Cumberland Parkway and the westbound ramp […]

Wolf Creek Dam road closures planned for next week

Tuesday, September 9 by Zac Oakes

Both lanes of Highway 127 across Wolf Creek Dam will be closed two days next week as part of the ongoing rehabilitation of the spillway gates at the dam. The road will be closed from […]

Fiscal court meeting turns heated; county and sheriff’s office to explore alternatives to fee pooling

Monday, September 8 by Zac Oakes

Discussions at this morning’s fiscal court meeting turned heated between Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston and 2nd District Magistrate Mickey Garner. After the first reading of an ordinance that would transition the sheriff’s office to […]

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Search & Rescue has new technology to assist in missing person cases

Paving project on West 80 in Pulaski County begins tomorrow

Impact of raises on sheriff, county budgets; Polston said pay increases are necessary to attract and retain employees

Sheriff’s office working to address issues identified in grant review

RCH announces addition of new physical therapist, Dylan Hale

Independent Voter Growth Continues in Kentucky

Fiscal court approves side-by-sides on county roadways

Fatal accident reported on parkway in Adair County last night

Wolf Creek Dam road closures planned for next week

Fiscal court meeting turns heated; county and sheriff’s office to explore alternatives to fee pooling

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Obituaries

Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown