Several Charged in Casey County with Cruelty to Animals

Tuesday, May 7 by WJRS Staff

UPDATED: Kentucky State Police Post 15 in Columbia issued a CORRECTION PRESS RELEASE at 9:35 a.m. on Tuesday, May 7th regarding those cited for cruelty to animals. Only one Russell County resident was listed in […]

Strong to Severe Storms Possible

Tuesday, May 7 by Sean Hammond

Strong to severe storms are possible today and into Wednesday. Meteorologist John Gordon with the National Weather Service in Louisville talks about the setup for the event… A squall line will move through earlier today, […]

Several Arrested Over the Weekend

Monday, May 6 by WJRS Staff

Possession of controlled substances, mainly methamphetamine, continues to be a leading cause for arrests locally. 37 year old Kristi Weston of Russell Springs was arrested around 2:00 a.m. Sunday by Russell County Deputy Barber and […]

One Killed In Somerset Explosion Sunday Morning

Monday, May 6 by WJRS Staff

An explosion in Somerset Sunday morning, believed to be related to fireworks, has left one person dead. Authorities say the explosion occurred at a garage, near highway 27, and shook the neighborhood near Hidden Crest […]

Tragic Family Shootings Leave Three Dead

Monday, May 6 by WJRS Staff

A family related shooting spree has left three people dead and one person critically injured. Dead are 73 year old Larry V. Gosser, his wife, 50 year old Angela Wilson Gosser, and her sister, 57 […]

Tomorrow is last day to request an absentee ballot

Monday, May 6 by Zac Oakes

Tomorrow will be the last day to request an absentee ballot for the upcoming primary election. An absentee mail-in ballot can be requested through the close of business tomorrow by calling the Russell County Clerk’s […]

UPDATE: State Police Post 15 Columbia Releases Information on Two Deaths in Russell County

Saturday, May 4 by WJRS Staff

NOTE: Kentucky State Police in Columbia has released information regarding the two deaths which occurred in in Russell County on Friday night. WJRS News has learned that Larry V. Gosser of the Gosser Ridge […]

Three Dead in Family Related Shooting Incidents, Investigation Continues

Saturday, May 4 by WJRS Staff

Three people are confirmed dead following a series of shooting incidents Friday night. WJRS News has learned the identity of all three victims, although those names are being withheld pending official release from investigating law […]

Judge Executive Marcum named to agriculture panel

Friday, May 3 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum is one of five individuals statewide to be named to the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Program Review Panel. This panel will be responsible for finding the best suited […]

School board reviews designs for new field house, bus garage ; approves extra instructional coach

Friday, May 3 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education met in special session yesterday afternoon, with architects from Sherman, Carter, and Barnhart on hand, along with Branscum Construction and AGE Engineering in attendance to discuss design plans for […]

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Several Charged in Casey County with Cruelty to Animals

Strong to Severe Storms Possible

Several Arrested Over the Weekend

One Killed In Somerset Explosion Sunday Morning

Tragic Family Shootings Leave Three Dead

Tomorrow is last day to request an absentee ballot

UPDATE: State Police Post 15 Columbia Releases Information on Two Deaths in Russell County

Judge Executive Marcum named to agriculture panel

School board reviews designs for new field house, bus garage ; approves extra instructional coach

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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