Liberty Receives $12.5 Million for Wastewater Plant Upgrades

Tuesday, June 9 by Sean Hammond

A major infrastructure investment is headed to Casey County. State Senator Brandon Storm and State Representative Daniel Elliott traveled to Liberty Monday evening to present a check for more than $12.5 million to the City […]

Kentucky Privacy Laws Gain National Recognition

Tuesday, June 9 by Sean Hammond

Kentucky’s efforts to protect consumer privacy are drawing national attention. During a recent hearing before a U.S. House Energy and Commerce subcommittee, testimony highlighted Kentucky’s consumer data privacy laws as a model for potential federal […]

Lake Cumberland ranks top 10 in USA Today ranking of best lakes

Tuesday, June 9 by Zac Oakes

Lake Cumberland once again ranks among the top 10 lakes in the United States by USA Today. Lake Cumberland ranked #7 in the annual USA Today 10Best rankings for Best Lake. Lake Cumberland regularly makes […]

School district placing extra money in transportation budget for next year with rise in fuel costs

Tuesday, June 9 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools is placing extra money into its transportation budget for next year with the rise in fuel costs over the last several months. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford said the district is […]

Russell County Teen Killed in Adair County Crash

Monday, June 8 by Sean Hammond

A local teenager died as the result of a two-vehicle collision in Adair County Friday morning. WJRS News is told the victim is 17-year-old Natalie Wilson of Russell County. Kentucky State Police say it happened […]

Three Hospitalized Following Crash on U.S. 127

Monday, June 8 by Sean Hammond

A two-vehicle collision Saturday morning sent three people to the hospital. The crash occurred on U.S. 127 near York Road, about 11 miles south of Jamestown. Russell County Sheriff’s Deputy Nathan Bradshaw says the accident […]

Two Injured in Russell Springs Intersection Collision

Monday, June 8 by Sean Hammond

Russell Springs Police investigated a two-vehicle collision Saturday morning at the intersection of U.S. 127 and KY 619 in front of Arby’s. Police say the crash happened just before noon when a northbound Hyundai Tucson […]

Russell Springs Firefighter Injured Battling Barn Fire

Monday, June 8 by Sean Hammond

A Russell Springs firefighter remains hospitalized after being seriously injured while helping battle a fire at his family’s property Saturday afternoon in the Sano community near the Russell-Adair County line. Officials tell WJRS News that […]

Opening Celebration Planned for Greasy Creek Park Improvements

Monday, June 8 by Sean Hammond

County officials and the NexGen Civics Club made up of Russell County High School students are planning an opening celebration at Greasy Creek Park. A new sign was recently installed at the park, along with […]

Two Arrested on DUI and Drug Charges in Adair County

Monday, June 8 by Sean Hammond

Two people were arrested over the weekend in Adair County by Kentucky State Police. According to jail records, 23-year-old Malaya Nicole Seacat of Milltown, Indiana, was taken into custody on several charges, including DUI, speeding, […]

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Liberty Receives $12.5 Million for Wastewater Plant Upgrades

Kentucky Privacy Laws Gain National Recognition

Lake Cumberland ranks top 10 in USA Today ranking of best lakes

School district placing extra money in transportation budget for next year with rise in fuel costs

Russell County Teen Killed in Adair County Crash

Three Hospitalized Following Crash on U.S. 127

Two Injured in Russell Springs Intersection Collision

Russell Springs Firefighter Injured Battling Barn Fire

Opening Celebration Planned for Greasy Creek Park Improvements

Two Arrested on DUI and Drug Charges in Adair County

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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