First responders called to collision on North 127 Sunday evening

Monday, June 22 by WJRS Staff

Several persons were injured during a two-vehicle collision around 5:20 Sunday evening at the intersection of U.S. 127 North and Damron Creek Road. Two persons were airlifted to the U.K. Medical Center for treatment of […]

KSP investigating fatal accident in Adair County on Friday

Monday, June 22 by Zac Oakes

Two people died as the result of a two-vehicle collision near the Breeding community of Adair County on Friday. Kentucky State Police say it happened at around 4:30 Friday afternoon. They say 56-year-old Wayne Werth […]

Casey County Fair cancelled amid ongoing water issues

Monday, June 22 by WJRS Staff

The entire 2026 Casey County Fair has been canceled due to ongoing water shortages. The Casey County Fair Board on Friday announced the fair, scheduled for July 17th through the 25th, will not take place […]

Multiple local arrests over the weekend

Monday, June 22 by WJRS Staff

Three Adair County residents were arrested on drug trafficking charges following a traffic stop in Russell County early Saturday morning. According to the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Stone Bolin stopped a vehicle and discovered […]

Man airlifted following motorcycle vs vehicle collision in Adair County

Friday, June 19 by Zac Oakes

A Columbia man was airlifted following a motorcycle vs vehicle collision on Highway 1592 in Adair County on Monday. The Adair County Sheriff’s Office said 41-year-old Bruce Thompson was operating a 2003 Yamaha motorcycle on […]

Russell, Wayne County men among those to receive posthumous pardons from Governor for helping slaves escape

Friday, June 19 by Zac Oakes

Two men from Russell and Wayne counties are among over 40 individuals to receive a posthumous pardon from Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear. These individuals were charged with harboring, aiding, or enticing Black slaves to escape […]

Over 20 people taken to hospital following reported gas leak at Wayne County Senior Center

Friday, June 19 by Zac Oakes

Over 20 people were taken to the hospital following a reported gas leak at the Wayne County Senior Citizens Center yesterday. Wayne County officials say it happened just before noon local time yesterday. Monticello-Wayne County […]

Juneteenth closings today

Friday, June 19 by Zac Oakes

There are multiple closings to report in recognition of the Juneteenth holiday tomorrow. Local post offices will be closed today, so there will be no mail delivery. Several banks in Russell County will be closed. […]

Campbellsville funeral home director indicted; allegedly defrauded over a dozen families

Friday, June 19 by Zac Oakes

A Campbellsville funeral home director is facing multiple felony charges after the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office alleges he defrauded more than a dozen families. 53-year-old Donald Auberry was indicted on 13 counts of Violation of […]

127 across Wolf Creek Dam closures announced

Friday, June 19 by Zac Oakes

Both lanes of U.S. 127 across Wolf Creek Dam will be closed Monday as work continues on the spillway gates at the dam. The highway across the dam will be closed from 8 a.m. to […]

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First responders called to collision on North 127 Sunday evening

KSP investigating fatal accident in Adair County on Friday

Casey County Fair cancelled amid ongoing water issues

Multiple local arrests over the weekend

Man airlifted following motorcycle vs vehicle collision in Adair County

Russell, Wayne County men among those to receive posthumous pardons from Governor for helping slaves escape

Over 20 people taken to hospital following reported gas leak at Wayne County Senior Center

Juneteenth closings today

Campbellsville funeral home director indicted; allegedly defrauded over a dozen families

127 across Wolf Creek Dam closures announced

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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