Death investigation underway in Taylor County after body found outside burning car

Monday, March 3 by Zac Oakes

A death investigation is underway in nearby Taylor County after law enforcement officers discovered a body laying near a burned car. Kentucky State Police was called to the scene on Gaddis Ridge Road just before […]

Jamestown Police receive body armor grant

Monday, January 20 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown Police Department recently received a grant that will help the department purchase body armor for its officers. The grant was awarded by the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office. Police Chief Jeff Kerns said the […]

Investigation underway in Pulaski County after body found over embankment

Monday, November 4 by Zac Oakes

A death investigation is underway in neighboring Pulaski County after a body was found over an embankment near Highway 3057. The Somerset Fire Department was called out on Saturday to assist the coroner’s office in […]

Body found near interstate believed to be I-75 shooter

Thursday, September 19 by Zac Oakes

A pair of hikers discovered a body near Exit 49 on Interstate 75 near London yesterday and state investigators believe the remains are that of the man who fired shots at passing vehicles on the […]

KSP, Coroner’s Office investigating after body of 71-year-old man found in field off North 127

Wednesday, September 4 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police Post 15 and the Russell County Coroner’s Office are investigating after the body of a 71-year-old man was found in a field somewhere near his residence on North Highway 127. The coroner’s […]

Jamestown Police K9 receives donation of body armor

Thursday, August 22 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown Police Department K9, Rocko, will be receiving some new body armor. K9 Rocko will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, […]

Body of missing Tennessee woman recovered from Lake Cumberland

Monday, August 19 by Zac Oakes

The body of a missing Tennessee woman was recovered from Lake Cumberland over the weekend. According to reports, someone spotted a submerged vehicle at Grider Hill Dock Saturday morning near Albany. Dive crews were able […]

Body recovered from Lake Cumberland following search

Monday, August 5 by Zac Oakes

A body has been recovered following the search for a person that went missing on Lake Cumberland Sunday evening. Crews recovered the body near the Garland Bend area after picking up the search again Monday […]

Body camera footage released from shooting involving Wayne County Sheriff’s Office

Monday, June 3 by Zac Oakes

Body camera footage from an officer-involved shooting in Wayne County has been released by the sheriff’s office. A Wayne County grand jury last month cleared deputies Jerry Meadows and Jerry Coffey of any crimes in […]

KY Fish and Wildlife releases statement about body found at Fishing Creek on Lake Cumberland

Monday, October 23 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife released a statement to WJRS News about the discovery of a body at Fishing Creek on Lake Cumberland last week. Fish and Wildlife say the body belonged to […]

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Death investigation underway in Taylor County after body found outside burning car

Jamestown Police receive body armor grant

Investigation underway in Pulaski County after body found over embankment

Body found near interstate believed to be I-75 shooter

KSP, Coroner’s Office investigating after body of 71-year-old man found in field off North 127

Jamestown Police K9 receives donation of body armor

Body of missing Tennessee woman recovered from Lake Cumberland

Body recovered from Lake Cumberland following search

Body camera footage released from shooting involving Wayne County Sheriff’s Office

KY Fish and Wildlife releases statement about body found at Fishing Creek on Lake Cumberland

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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