Russell County Sheriff Releases August Activity Report, Reminder of Tax Bills Going Out Soon

Thursday, September 17 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office responded to 636 calls for service during the month of August, according to a report Sheriff Derek Polston presented to the Russell County Fiscal Court earlier this week. Deputies made […]

Grand Jury Returns True Bills Against 30 People

Thursday, August 27 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Grand Jury met Tuesday and returned indictments against 30 individuals on charges ranging from drug trafficking and possession to burglary, assault and organized crime. According to circuit court records: David Carl Kasper and […]

Pair of voting bills making their way through state legislature

Monday, February 23 by Zac Oakes

Two bills related to voting in Kentucky are making their way through the state legislature. Keith West files this report about the bills and what they mean for Kentucky voters. Stay tuned to WJRS News […]

Reports of counterfeit bills being circulated in Adair County

Tuesday, December 2 by Zac Oakes

The Adair County Sheriff’s Office says there have been multiple reports of counterfeit bills being circulated. Businesses and citizens in Adair and surrounding counties should be aware that a couple citizens in Adair County reported […]

County property tax bills mailed out

Wednesday, October 1 by Zac Oakes

Property tax bills will soon be landing in mailboxes across the county. More than $13 million in tax bills were sent out this year by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. Those who pay their tax […]

Russell Springs tax bills to go out next week

Saturday, October 12 by Zac Oakes

Residents of the City of Russell Springs should soon receive their city tax bills in the mail. As we reported on local news yesterday, The Russell Springs City Council approved a slight decrease in the […]

County tax bills sent out

Tuesday, October 8 by Zac Oakes

County tax bills have been sent out to Russell County property owners. This year, the Russell County Sheriff’s Office will handle more than $12 million in local taxes. This year’s tax total is around $500,000 […]

Looking back at bills passed in the legislative session

Monday, April 22 by Zac Oakes

Last week on local news, we provided a look at some bills that were passed in Frankfort following the conclusion of this year’s legislative session. Today, Keith West gives us a look at several other […]

Bills would create automatic expungement process for certain crimes

Tuesday, February 20 by Zac Oakes

A pair of bills filed in the Kentucky Legislature would create an automatic expungement process for people convicted of certain misdemeanor and Class D felonies. The bill would not cover violent crimes, sexual crimes, and […]

Major bills passed in Frankfort as legislators adjourn short session

Monday, April 3 by Derek Aaron

As legislators wrapped up their time in Frankfort last week and this year’s short 30-day session came to an end, Charles Baglan files this final report from the state capitol for WJRS NEWS, highlighting all […]

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Russell County Sheriff Releases August Activity Report, Reminder of Tax Bills Going Out Soon

Grand Jury Returns True Bills Against 30 People

Pair of voting bills making their way through state legislature

Reports of counterfeit bills being circulated in Adair County

County property tax bills mailed out

Russell Springs tax bills to go out next week

County tax bills sent out

Looking back at bills passed in the legislative session

Bills would create automatic expungement process for certain crimes

Major bills passed in Frankfort as legislators adjourn short session

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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