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Adair woman passes away after forklift accident

An Adair County woman with several Russell County ties passed away following a forklift accident yesterday. The Adair County Sheriff’s Office reported that 56-year-old Charlene Cowan, the owner of Local Pallet Wholesale in Adair County, […]

Russell Springs man passes away in Casey County accident

A Russell Springs man was pronounced deceased following an accident in Casey County Monday evening. According to Kentucky State Police, Tom McClendon, age 63, was pronounced deceased by the Casey County Coroner following a two-vehicle […]

One Person Killed in ATV Accident Friday

An ATV accident Friday night has claimed the life of a young Russell County man. Reports are that Cody Gosser of Russell Springs was killed in the accident which occurred around 8:30 p.m. on Floyd […]

Three injured during fireworks accident in Green County

Three people were reported injured during a Fourth of July Fireworks show Sunday night in Greensburg. According to officials, the incident occurred following the Freedom Fest Concert at the Green County Cattlemen’s Association farm on […]

KSP investigating fatal accident in Metcalfe County

Edmonton, KY (June 21, 2021) Kentucky State Police Post 15 was contacted on Saturday at approximately 7:52 PM by Metcalfe County 911 regarding a two-vehicle fatal collision that occurred on Cedar Flat Curtis Rd. Preliminary […]

Columbia man flown out following motorcycle accident

On Sunday, April 4, 2021, at approximately 4pmCT, Chief Deputy Justin Cross was dispatched to KY 55 South to a reported motorcycle collision near the Glensfork community. Upon arrival, Deputy Cross found that a motorcycle […]

Jamestown man passes away following tractor accident

Russell County Coroner Mark Coots told WJRS News a Jamestown man passed away following a tractor accident Tuesday afternoon. Jimmy Caldwell, age 64 of Jamestown, was operating a tractor on Old Dunbar Road when he […]