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Morgantown man arrested on auto theft charges

A Morgantown man was arrested last night on a charge of automobile theft. Kentucky State Police arrested 49-year-old Jonathan Odle on a charge of theft of an automobile valued more than $10,000. Odle was arrested […]

Russell Springs man arrested in Casey County

A Russell Springs man was arrested over the weekend in Casey County. 34-year-old Cecil D. Stacy was arrested and charged with strangulation second degree and assault fourth degree – minor injury. Stacy was arrested by […]

School board to meet this evening

The Russell County Board of Education will meet this evening. The board will consider re-employment of Superintendent Michael Ford. Ford’s contract runs through June 30. Ford has served as superintendent for the school district since […]

Russell Springs man arrested

A Russell Springs man was arrested yesterday by Russell Springs Police. 41-year-old Johnathan Stargel of Russell Springs was arrested on charges of wanton endangerment first degree and terroristic threatening first degree. Stargel was arrested by […]

Local boil water advisories still in effect

Two local boil water advisories remain in effect. A boil water advisory is in effect for North Highway 127, starting at Dickerson Ridge Road and extending to the Casey County line. This is due to […]

Work begins on Russell Springs water pump project

Work has begun on the Russell Springs water pump project. Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas gave WJRS News an update on the work, noting the city was fortunate to receive grant funding for the project. […]