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Pulaski man enters guilty plea in shooting deaths of father, grandfather

Thursday, March 19 by Zac Oakes

A Pulaski County man accused of murdering his father and grandfather has entered a guilty plea to charges including murder, attempted murder, robbery and evidence tampering. 24-year-old Austin Prather entered the guilty plea this week, […]

Authorities seeking information on alleged arson in Adair County

Thursday, March 19 by Zac Oakes

Authorities in Adair County are seeking information about a suspected arson case. The Adair County Sheriff’s Office said it is investigating a residential fire on Dry Creek Road in the Roley/Yuma community as a possible […]

Columbia woman arrested, charged with distribution of sexually explicit images without consent

Thursday, March 19 by Zac Oakes

A Columbia woman was arrested by Kentucky State Police yesterday and charged with distribution of sexually explicit images without consent. 18-year-old Emily Kelsay of Columbia was arrested yesterday by Kentucky State Police on the charge. […]

National Weather Service confirms EF-1 tornado touched down in Clinton County Monday morning

Wednesday, March 18 by Zac Oakes

The National Weather Service in Louisville has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in Clinton County early Monday morning. The weather service said the tornado touched down at around 12:35 a.m. on Monday about […]

Read Across Russell County once again a success

Wednesday, March 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Public Library was a busy place yesterday for the annual Read Across Russell County event. WJRS News caught up with Russell County Education Association President Amber Humble to talk about the turnout […]

Russell County Schools examining potential move to 4-day preschool

Wednesday, March 18 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools is examining a potential change with its preschool program. The school district is examining the possibility of a 4-day week for preschool students. The topic was brought up as a discussion item […]

Bill would expand Amber Alert system in Kentucky

Wednesday, March 18 by Zac Oakes

A bill making its way through the state legislature would expand the Amber Alert system in Kentucky. Charles Baglan files this report on Senate Bill 289, known as Wynter’s Law. It is named after a […]

Jamestown man arrested on multiple charges including drug trafficking

Wednesday, March 18 by Zac Oakes

A Jamestown man was arrested on multiple charges including drug trafficking yesterday evening. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office arrested 51-year-old David Reeder. He was charged with trafficking in methamphetamine – more than 2 grams, possession […]

Nancy man identified as suspect in Pulaski/Wayne County burglary case

Wednesday, March 18 by Zac Oakes

A suspect has been identified in the investigation into burglaries in Pulaski and Wayne County last week. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office said the suspect has been identified as 46-year-old James David-Scott Gurley. Law enforcement […]

Russell Springs planning major computer system upgrade; city hall closing tomorrow

Tuesday, March 17 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs City Hall will be closed from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. tomorrow to allow staff to participate in training related to critical computer system updates. Russell Springs City Hall is in the process […]