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Two arrested on drug charges

Thursday, February 20 by Zac Oakes

Two Russell Springs residents were arrested last night on drug charges. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office arrested 20-year-old Hannah Philpott and 37-year-old Dennis Watson. Both were charged with trafficking in methamphetamine and possession of drug […]

Jamestown City Council scheduled to meet this evening

Thursday, February 20 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council is scheduled to meet this evening. The council will meet at 6 p.m. at City Hall. The meeting is open to the public. We’ll have more details on tomorrow’s local news.

District 8 says Priority A routes pretty clear, B and C routes still covered and slick

Wednesday, February 19 by Zac Oakes

SOMERSET, Ky. (Feb. 19, 2025) – Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 highway crews continue to plow and treat roadways across the district following a winter weather storm that moved through the area. Sunshine today […]

One dead, one seriously injured in Tuesday morning Clinton County wreck

Wednesday, February 19 by Zac Oakes

One person is dead and another seriously injured following a Tuesday morning wreck on Highway 127 in Clinton County. Kentucky State Police say 21-year-old Andrew Ridge was traveling south on Highway 127 when he crossed […]

Warming center assistance available

Wednesday, February 19 by Zac Oakes

Warming centers are available for those in need as temperatures continue to drop. WJRS News spoke with Russell County Emergency Management Director Michael Tojo Bray about how those in need can get assistance. Bray said […]

Russell Springs Police release January activity report

Wednesday, February 19 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Police Department released its first monthly activity report for 2025. In January, the police department responded to 425 calls for service and made 37 arrests. Calls for service were up from 373 […]

City of Russell Springs accepting orders for veteran banners

Wednesday, February 19 by Zac Oakes

The City of Russell Springs is accepting orders for the veteran banners placed on Main Street. Mayor Eddie Thomas provided more details about the veteran banners. Thomas also spoke about the veterans cemetery in Russell […]

District 8 crews preparing for incoming winter weather

Tuesday, February 18 by Zac Oakes

SOMERSET, Ky. (Feb. 18, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 is preparing for another round of winter weather set to impact the region tonight. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), a winter […]

Fatal wreck reported in Clinton County

Tuesday, February 18 by Zac Oakes

At least one person is dead following a fatal collision on Highway 127 in neighboring Clinton County this morning. The collision occurred sometime around 8:30 this morning and involved a tanker truck and a pickup […]

Closings and Delays

Tuesday, February 18 by Sean Hammond

Russell County Schools- Closed Friday. NTI Day 10 Casey County Schools- NTI Friday Adair County Schools- NTI Friday Active Day- Closed All Somerset Community College Campuses- Closed Thursday Little People Childcare- Closed Thursday Hubbard’s Building […]