Monticello Man Arrested Following Investigation into Messages Sent to Minor

Wednesday, August 26 by WJRS Staff

A Monticello man has been arrested following an investigation into allegations that he sent sexually explicit messages and photos to an underage girl. Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron says Deputy James Barnett began the investigation […]

$20 Million Available for Police Communications Upgrades

Wednesday, August 26 by WJRS Staff

Local police departments across Southern and Eastern Kentucky will have an opportunity to apply for federal funding to upgrade communications equipment. Congressman Hal Rogers says he secured 20 million dollars in Community Project Funding exclusively […]

Free Medication Disposal Pouches Available Through Russell County EMS

Tuesday, August 25 by WJRS Staff

Russell County EMS is partnering with Dr. Lynda Wilkerson of The Support Agency to provide free Deterra Drug Deactivation pouches to the community. The pouches offer a safe and convenient way to dispose of unneeded […]

Mayor Thomas Discusses Benefits of Governor’s Local Issues Conference

Tuesday, August 25 by WJRS Staff

WJRS NEWS spoke with Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas about his attendance at last week’s Governor’s Local Issues Conference. Thomas said conferences like this are both informative and helpful, providing local officials with valuable information […]

KSP Arrests Columbia Woman on DUI, Wanton Endangerment Charges

Tuesday, August 25 by WJRS Staff

A Columbia woman was arrested early Tuesday morning in Adair County for alleged DUI and endangering others. According to arrest information, 54-year-old Christina Brakebill of Columbia was taken into custody by Kentucky State Police. Brakebill […]

Liberty Man Faces Meth Trafficking Charge Following Traffic Stop

Tuesday, August 25 by WJRS Staff

A Liberty man faces several drug charges following a traffic stop Monday evening. According to the Casey County Sheriff’s Department, 52-year-old Joel Luttrell was arrested following the traffic stop and charged with trafficking in methamphetamine. […]

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Monticello Man Arrested Following Investigation into Messages Sent to Minor

$20 Million Available for Police Communications Upgrades

Free Medication Disposal Pouches Available Through Russell County EMS

Mayor Thomas Discusses Benefits of Governor’s Local Issues Conference

KSP Arrests Columbia Woman on DUI, Wanton Endangerment Charges

Liberty Man Faces Meth Trafficking Charge Following Traffic Stop

Russell Springs Man Arrested on Drug Indictment, New Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop

Mark Dunbar, 63, of Russell Springs

FOUND SAFE Search Underway for Missing 11-year-old in Fairview Community

Two Men Drown in Separate Lake Cumberland Incidents

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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