No new details regarding investigation into infant death

Tuesday, August 8 by Zac Oakes

WJRS News is continuing to follow a story involving the death of a four-month-old child on Saturday in Jamestown. WJRS News reached out to Kentucky State Police Post 15, which is reportedly leading the investigation […]

Local pools to begin shifting hours with school approaching

Tuesday, August 8 by Zac Oakes

As the new school year approaches and summer break comes to a close, local pools will soon be adjusting their hours of operation. This is the last full week the Russell Springs City Pool will […]

18-year-old Pulaski County man dies in drowning

Tuesday, August 8 by Zac Oakes

An 18-year-old from neighboring Pulaski County died over the weekend. The man, identified as Wyatt Morrisey, reportedly drowned Saturday evening near Bee Rock Trail on the Rockcastle River. Morrisey was reportedly swimming with friends in […]

Adair man injured in motorcycle accident

Tuesday, August 8 by Zac Oakes

An Adair County man was injured in a motorcycle accident Sunday evening. According to the Adair County Sheriff’s Office, the accident occurred on Allen Schoolhouse Road about 9 miles east of Columbia. Upon arrival, the […]

Local funeral director files federal lawsuit against Sheriff and deputy

Monday, August 7 by WJRS Staff

A Jamestown funeral director has filed a lawsuit against Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston and Deputy Ronnie Golden, alleging he was unlawfully arrested and the victim of excessive force, in violation of his civil rights. […]

Investigation reportedly underway following infant death

Monday, August 7 by WJRS Staff

An investigation is apparently underway following the death of an infant on Saturday. WJRS News has learned that Russell County EMS responded to the Jamestown Manor on Saturday regarding a small child, approximately four […]

Fire crews battle blaze at Tri-County Flea Market

Monday, August 7 by Zac Oakes

Fire crews battled a fire at the Tri-County Flea Market in Burnside over the weekend. According to reports, the fire started just before midnight, going into the early morning hours of Saturday. Multiple agencies responded […]

Jamestown man cited following moped collision

Monday, August 7 by Zac Oakes

A Jamestown man was cited after the moped he was operating crashed into a car. According to Jamestown Police, 54-year-old David Glenn of Jamestown was cited for driving on a DUI-suspended license and driving without […]

Jamestown Man Arrested Friday Night Outside Local Business

Saturday, August 5 by WJRS Staff

A Jamestown man was arrested around 9:40 Friday night after local law enforcement officials received a complaint regarding a man outside Lee’s Famous Recipe on North Main Street in Jamestown. Upon arrival, 55 year old […]

Columbia Man Arrested Friday Afternoon After Allegedly Fleeing Officers

Saturday, August 5 by WJRS Staff

A Columbia man was arrested Friday afternoon and charged with Fleeing or Evading Police Officers on foot, as well as Resisting Arrest, Operating a Motor Vehicle on Suspended License, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. […]

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No new details regarding investigation into infant death

Local pools to begin shifting hours with school approaching

18-year-old Pulaski County man dies in drowning

Adair man injured in motorcycle accident

Local funeral director files federal lawsuit against Sheriff and deputy

Investigation reportedly underway following infant death

Fire crews battle blaze at Tri-County Flea Market

Jamestown man cited following moped collision

Jamestown Man Arrested Friday Night Outside Local Business

Columbia Man Arrested Friday Afternoon After Allegedly Fleeing Officers

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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