KSP searching for escaped inmate in Casey County

Thursday, June 25 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police are searching for an escaped inmate in the area of the Casey County Schools Bus Garage on Kentucky 70 in Liberty. Troopers say 35-year-old Brandon Earles escaped while on a work detail. […]

Casey County Fair cancelled amid ongoing water issues

Monday, June 22 by WJRS Staff

The entire 2026 Casey County Fair has been canceled due to ongoing water shortages. The Casey County Fair Board on Friday announced the fair, scheduled for July 17th through the 25th, will not take place […]

Casey County native Wethington announces he’s stepping down as LWU Women’s Basketball coach after 37 years | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, June 16 by Zac Oakes

Casey County native John B. Wethington is stepping down from his position as head coach of the Lindsey Wilson University Women's Basketball program. Wethington has served as head coach of the Blue Raiders for 37 seasons, and is the longest-serving college basketball coach in... Read More.

Kentucky State Police conducting death investigation in Casey County

Monday, May 18 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police is conducting a death investigation in Casey County. According to reports, the body of a man was found at a home on Elmore Hill Road east of Liberty Thursday afternoon. Officials say […]

Russell County remains in severe drought; portions of Casey and Pulaski classified in extreme drought

Friday, May 1 by Zac Oakes

Russell County and much of the Lake Cumberland area remain in a severe drought, according to the latest data from the U.S. Drought Monitor. While rainfall totals vary across the county, the Russell County Mesonet […]

RCMS Baseball defeats Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, April 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Laker Baseball team defeated Casey County 15-2 last night. Evann Weber had a three-hit performance, driving in 3 runs. Asher Bennett finished with a pair of hits and a pair of runs batted in. Riggs Richardson drove in a... Read More.

Casey Marie Caldwell, age 47, of Jamestown

Tuesday, March 31 by Sean Hammond

Casey Marie Caldwell, of Jamestown, passed away at home surrounded by her family, on Monday, March 30, 2026. She was 47 years of age. Born August 21, 1978, in Anderson, Indiana, she was a daughter […]

Lady Lakers pick up win at Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, March 31 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Softball team picked up a victory at Casey County last night by a score of 6-3. Brylie Hardwick had a big game in the pitchers circle, striking out 11 batters. Camdin Cooper led Russell County with a pair of hits and... Read More.

RCMS Lady Laker Soccer picks up victory over Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, March 30 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Soccer team picked up a victory over Casey County on Friday by a score of 3-2. Kenzie Bennett scored a pair of goals for the Lady Lakers. Andrea Hernandez added another goal. Kambyr Bradshaw recorded 2 assists... Read More.

Laker Tennis drops matchup with Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, March 30 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Tennis team dropped a matchup with Casey County on Saturday. The boys fell 3-2. Owen Buras won a singles matchup, and Brodey Brown and Daniel Blakey won a doubles match. The girls fell to Casey County 5-0. Both teams are now 4-5... Read More.

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KSP searching for escaped inmate in Casey County

Casey County Fair cancelled amid ongoing water issues

Casey County native Wethington announces he’s stepping down as LWU Women’s Basketball coach after 37 years | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Kentucky State Police conducting death investigation in Casey County

Russell County remains in severe drought; portions of Casey and Pulaski classified in extreme drought

RCMS Baseball defeats Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Casey Marie Caldwell, age 47, of Jamestown

Lady Lakers pick up win at Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Lady Laker Soccer picks up victory over Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Tennis drops matchup with Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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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