Lawsuit filed against Adair Youth Detention Center

Monday, January 29 by Zac Oakes

Two females who were housed at the Adair County Youth Detention Center in 2022 have filed a lawsuit in federal court against the facility. Also named in the lawsuit are the Kentucky Department of Juvenile […]

Pulaski judicial center evacuated due to bomb threat

Friday, January 5 by Zac Oakes

The judicial center in neighboring Pulaski County was evacuated yesterday due to a bomb threat. According to a report from the Commonwealth Journal in Somerset, a threat came in at around 10:30 eastern time yesterday […]

Sewer Problems Continue at Ag Expo Center in Liberty, No Solution in Sight

Thursday, January 4 by WJRS Staff

Sewer problems at the popular Ag Expo center in neighboring Liberty continue, and Liberty city officials say no quick fix is coming. According to a recent story in the Casey County News, city officials are […]

Expenses at 911 center continuing to increase

Wednesday, December 20 by Zac Oakes

There has been a lot of discussion about funding for Russell County E-911 in recent months. The conversations have centered around the interlocal agreement that funds E-911 between the two cities, the county, and the […]

Former Pulaski Detention Center employee charged with sexual abuse

Monday, October 23 by Zac Oakes

A former employee of the Pulaski County Detention Center was taken into custody and charged with sexual abuse second degree. According to reports, 26-year-old Jason D. Turner of Somerset was arrested after a joint investigation […]

18-year-old indicted on rape, riot charges for incident at Adair youth development center last year

Wednesday, October 18 by Zac Oakes

A Louisville teenager is facing multiple charges in relation to the incident at the Adair Youth Development Facility last year when the youth took over the facility. Malachi Amir Price, age 18, is the first […]

Fiscal court considers proposal for courthouse repairs, work at detention center

Wednesday, October 11 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court heard from The Perfection Group again at this week’s meeting. The group spoke to the court about some proposals to fix some “big ticket” items, which mostly focused on the […]

Local recovery center receives state opioid settlement funds

Tuesday, October 3 by Zac Oakes

SPARC Recovery Center was one of several organizations to receive state funds from the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office yesterday. The funds come from the state’s Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission, as $13.9 million in funding was […]

Lake Cumberland Children’s Advocacy Center hosts first Meet & Greet

Friday, September 15 by Zac Oakes

The Lake Cumberland Children’s Advocacy Center in Jamestown held its first Meet and Greet event on Tuesday. Several community partners from the area attended, along with state representatives Josh Branscum and Amy Neighbors, and state […]

Lake Cumberland Children’s Advocacy Center receives $112K grant

Friday, September 1 by Zac Oakes

The Lake Cumberland Children’s Advocacy Center was chosen as a recipient of the federal Victims of Crime Act, with the local nonprofit receiving more than $112,000. This funding prioritizes services to victims of child abuse, […]

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Lawsuit filed against Adair Youth Detention Center

Pulaski judicial center evacuated due to bomb threat

Sewer Problems Continue at Ag Expo Center in Liberty, No Solution in Sight

Expenses at 911 center continuing to increase

Former Pulaski Detention Center employee charged with sexual abuse

18-year-old indicted on rape, riot charges for incident at Adair youth development center last year

Fiscal court considers proposal for courthouse repairs, work at detention center

Local recovery center receives state opioid settlement funds

Lake Cumberland Children’s Advocacy Center hosts first Meet & Greet

Lake Cumberland Children’s Advocacy Center receives $112K grant

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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