UPDATE: Body of Missing Lexington Man Recovered from Lake Cumberland

Tuesday, October 27 by WJRS Staff

UPDATE Tuesday, 7:45 p.m. — Russell County Coroner Mark Coots told WJRS NEWS the body recovered from Lake Cumberland Tuesday afternoon has been identified as Edward L. Plaster, 59, of Lexington. According to Russell County […]

Man Accused in Trooper Hayden Phillips’ Death Enters Not Guilty Plea

Tuesday, October 27 by WJRS Staff

The Tennessee man accused of fatally shooting Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips entered a plea of not guilty in a Warren County courtroom Tuesday morning. Emonnie Branch, of Portland, Tennessee, faces charges of murder […]

U.S. Senate Candidate Andy Barr Visits Russell Springs

Tuesday, October 27 by WJRS Staff

Congressman Andy Barr, who represents Kentucky’s 6th District and is the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate, made a campaign stop in Russell Springs Tuesday morning. Barr met with approximately three dozen supporters at the Russell […]

Two Vehicles Collide at U.S. 127 and Cumberland Parkway Ramp

Tuesday, October 27 by WJRS Staff

A two-vehicle collision at 6:44 a.m. Monday at the intersection of U.S. 127 and the westbound entrance ramp to the Cumberland Parkway in Russell Springs slowed the morning commute. According to Russell Springs Police Officer […]

Comer Pushes Back Against Possible Kendall Recreation Fee

Monday, October 26 by WJRS Staff

Congressman James Comer says no decision has been made on a possible day use fee at Kendall Recreation Area below Wolf Creek Dam. Comer and key members of his staff held a conference call Monday […]

Liberty Man Arrested on Drug and Traffic Charges

Sunday, October 25 by WJRS Staff

A Casey County man was arrested Saturday evening on drug-related and traffic charges. According to arrest information, 38-year-old Scotty Wright of Liberty was taken into custody by the Casey County Sheriff’s Department. Wright faces charges […]

Clinton County Woman Arrested on Meth Trafficking, Other Charges

Sunday, October 25 by WJRS Staff

A Clinton County woman was arrested Saturday afternoon on multiple drug-related charges. According to arrest information, 64-year-old Verneice Haddock of Albany was taken into custody by the Albany Police Department. Haddock faces charges of trafficking […]

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UPDATE: Body of Missing Lexington Man Recovered from Lake Cumberland

Man Accused in Trooper Hayden Phillips’ Death Enters Not Guilty Plea

U.S. Senate Candidate Andy Barr Visits Russell Springs

Two Vehicles Collide at U.S. 127 and Cumberland Parkway Ramp

Comer Pushes Back Against Possible Kendall Recreation Fee

Liberty Man Arrested on Drug and Traffic Charges

Clinton County Woman Arrested on Meth Trafficking, Other Charges

Possible Arson Under Investigation Following Burkesville House Fire

Laker Band Headed to Class 3A State Semifinals

Russell Springs Teen Airlifted Following Motorcycle Crash

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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