Burkesville Man Arrested on Arson, Other Charges

Sunday, November 1 by WJRS Staff

A Burkesville man faces arson and other charges following an investigation by the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department. Nathan Castillo, 44, was arrested Friday and charged with arson 1st degree, wanton endangerment 1st degree and criminal […]

Possible Arson Under Investigation Following Burkesville House Fire

Sunday, October 25 by WJRS Staff

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a suspicious house fire that occurred Saturday evening in Burkesville. Emergency responders were dispatched to a residence at 131 South High Street around 7:00 p.m. Saturday. While at […]

Cumberland County man facing federal charges after allegedly setting fire at Burkesville City Hall

Tuesday, October 22 by Zac Oakes

A Cumberland County man is facing federal arson charges in connection with a fire that damaged Burkesville City Hall in 2020. A federal grand jury indicted 47-year-old Nathan Riddle earlier this month, charging him with […]

Bridge over Cumberland River in Burkesville to be inspected next week

Friday, April 21 by Derek Aaron

The KY 61 bridge over the Cumberland River in Burkesville in neighboring Cumberland County will be temporarily reduced to one lane next week for a routine bridge inspection. The work will take place Monday, April […]

Burkesville certified as 26th Kentucky Trail Town

Wednesday, October 19 by Derek Aaron

The city of Burkesville in neighboring Cumberland County has officially been certified as the 26th Kentucky Trail Town in the state, according to the department of parks. Burkesville joins Jamestown here in Russell County, as […]

Burkesville woman passes away from injuries in Monday collision

Thursday, March 25 by Zac Oakes

A Burkesville woman who was critically injured in an automobile collision in Cumberland County Monday morning passed away on Tuesday from her injuries, according to Kentucky State Police. On Monday, troopers from Kentucky State Police […]

Collision in Burkesville results in fatality

Monday, November 30 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky State Police responded to a single vehicle injury collision on Wednesday, November 25th at approximately 12:13 PM 3.7 miles west of Burkesville on KY 90. Preliminary investigations indicate that 48 year old Angela […]

Reward offered for info about Burkesville City Hall arson

Thursday, October 29 by Zac Oakes

Louisville, KY – The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Louisville Field Division today announced the reward offered for information leading to the arrest of the individual(s) responsible for the recent arson fire of […]

Burkesville City Hall catches fire early Sunday morning

Monday, October 26 by Zac Oakes

Fire crews in Burkesville were called out early Saturday morning to a fire at Burkesville City Hall. Most of the damage was contained to the East end of the City Hall building, according to Burkesville […]

Police Pursuit that Started Near Burkesville Leads to Fatality

Wednesday, April 1 by Sean Hammond

A police pursuit that began yesterday morning just outside of Burkesville has resulted in one person being killed. Randy Speck of Albany files this report for WJRS Local News… No further details have been released identifying […]

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Burkesville Man Arrested on Arson, Other Charges

Possible Arson Under Investigation Following Burkesville House Fire

Cumberland County man facing federal charges after allegedly setting fire at Burkesville City Hall

Bridge over Cumberland River in Burkesville to be inspected next week

Burkesville certified as 26th Kentucky Trail Town

Burkesville woman passes away from injuries in Monday collision

Collision in Burkesville results in fatality

Reward offered for info about Burkesville City Hall arson

Burkesville City Hall catches fire early Sunday morning

Police Pursuit that Started Near Burkesville Leads to Fatality

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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