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Bobby Ray Kerr, 83, of Russell County

Thursday, August 20 by WJRS Staff

Bobby Ray Kerr, age 83, of Russell County, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center. Bobby was born October 5, 1942, in Russell County, Kentucky, […]

Recent Arrests in Adair, Casey & Pulaski Counties

Thursday, August 20 by WJRS Staff

A Russell Springs man was arrested Tuesday morning in Columbia. Kentucky Probation and Parole officers took 63-year-old David Wayne Campbell into custody on an Adair Circuit Court indictment. Campbell is charged with receiving stolen property […]

Fourth Person Charged in Pulaski County Homicide

Thursday, August 20 by WJRS Staff

A fourth person has been charged in connection with the August 12th shooting death of a Pulaski County woman. Sheriff Bobby Jones says Sherri Mitko was found dead inside her home on Lower Line Creek […]

HANDS Offers Free Support for Parents and Babies

Wednesday, August 19 by WJRS Staff

The Lake Cumberland District Health Department is helping new and expectant parents navigate the challenges of raising a child through its HANDS program. HANDS—which stands for Health Access Nurturing Development Services—is a free, voluntary home-visiting […]

Gladys Jean Lawless Clonch, 80, formerly of Jamestown

Wednesday, August 19 by WJRS Staff

Gladys Jean Lawless Clonch, age 80, originally from Jamestown, KY passed away at her home in Bowling Green, KY on August 17, 2026 surrounded by her loving family (husband and daughter). Gladys was born April […]

Applications Due Friday for Wounded Warrior Fishing Event

Wednesday, August 19 by WJRS Staff

Wounded veterans interested in a free day of fishing and fellowship at Lake Cumberland have until this Friday to apply. The Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery will host its 13th Annual Wounded Warrior Fishing Event […]

Measles Cases Climb Across Kentucky, but Lake Cumberland District Remains Clear

Wednesday, August 19 by WJRS Staff

Kentucky health officials have confirmed an ongoing measles outbreak, with 19 cases reported this year—the state’s highest total since 1991. Fifteen cases were confirmed in the past four days in Christian, Owen, Todd, Trigg and […]

Air Methods Hosts Safety Training for Russell County First Responders

Wednesday, August 19 by WJRS Staff

More than three dozen local first responders took part in a landing-zone safety and security training Tuesday evening at the Russell County Airport. The two-hour session was hosted by Air Methods, which operates Air Methods […]

From Petition to Treatment: Help Available Through Casey’s Law

Tuesday, August 18 by WJRS Staff

In the second and final part of our special report, Russell County Opioid Liaison Jennifer Knifley explains how she helps families navigate the Casey’s Law process, locate treatment and overcome the stigma surrounding addiction. Knifley […]

Somerset Man Arrested Following Investigation into AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Images

Tuesday, August 18 by WJRS Staff

Pulaski County authorities have arrested a Somerset man following an investigation into alleged computer-generated child sexual abuse images. Sheriff Bobby Jones says 19-year-old Dylan J. Bill was arrested shortly after 1 a.m. August 18 and […]