Adair County Sheriff Releases Agency’s Activity Report for August

Wednesday, September 2 by WJRS Staff

The Adair County Sheriff’s Department responded to 951 calls to 911 during August, according to the agency’s monthly activity report released by Sheriff Gary Roy. Deputies served 76 arrest warrants, opened four criminal cases and […]

Monticello Man Arrested Following KSP Drug Investigation

Wednesday, September 2 by WJRS Staff

Kentucky State Police arrested a Wayne County man Sunday afternoon following the execution of a search warrant at a Monticello residence. Trooper Derrick Dennis obtained a warrant for a home on Elm Street in Monticello […]

Columbia Police Respond to 828 Calls During August

Wednesday, September 2 by WJRS Staff

The Columbia Police Department responded to 828 calls for service and public contacts during August. According to Chief Evan Burton, Columbia Police Officers issued 50 citations, provided 16 motorist assists and conducted seven escorts. Officers […]

Albany Awarded $24 Million for New Water Treatment Plant

Wednesday, September 2 by WJRS Staff

The City of Albany has been awarded a federal grant totaling more than $24,000,000 for construction of a new water treatment plant. Mayor James Bray announced the $24,800,000 grant Wednesday morning. The funding was awarded […]

Casey County Deputies Arrest Woman on Warrant, Drug Charges

Wednesday, September 2 by WJRS Staff

A traffic stop Monday evening in Casey County led to the arrest of a Liberty woman on multiple charges. According to court records, Deputy Jamie Smallwood stopped a vehicle for having no visible license plate […]

Russell County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Set for September 10th

Wednesday, September 2 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting is just over a week away. This year’s meeting will be held Thursday, September 10th, at the Russell County Fairgrounds, beginning at 6 p.m. That was […]

Allan Robertson, 77, of Russell Springs

Tuesday, September 1 by WJRS Staff

Allan Robertson, 77, of Russell Springs, died Sunday, August 30, 2026, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. Allan was a proud veteran of the United States Army and a former member of the Russell […]

First National Bank Warns Customers About Phone Scam

Tuesday, September 1 by WJRS Staff

First National Bank of Russell Springs is warning customers about scammers who are spoofing local bank phone numbers in an effort to steal personal and financial information. Bank officials say caller ID can be faked, […]

Mid-90s Heat Brings Serious Risks for Children, Pets and Seniors

Tuesday, September 1 by WJRS Staff

Extreme heat can turn a parked vehicle deadly within minutes There is no safe amount of time to leave a child or pet alone in a parked vehicle. On a sunny day, the vehicle acts […]

Wally Sullivan, 71, of Jamestown

Monday, August 31 by WJRS Staff

Wally Sullivan, 71, of Jamestown, died Sunday, August 30, 2026, at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. Survivors include: His wife – Dorothy Andrew Sullivan Three sons – Gene Antle and GaVon Antle, both […]

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Adair County Sheriff Releases Agency’s Activity Report for August

Monticello Man Arrested Following KSP Drug Investigation

Columbia Police Respond to 828 Calls During August

Albany Awarded $24 Million for New Water Treatment Plant

Casey County Deputies Arrest Woman on Warrant, Drug Charges

Russell County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Set for September 10th

Allan Robertson, 77, of Russell Springs

First National Bank Warns Customers About Phone Scam

Mid-90s Heat Brings Serious Risks for Children, Pets and Seniors

Wally Sullivan, 71, of Jamestown

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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