Adair woman faces multiple charges following pursuit with children in vehicle

Friday, January 31 by Zac Oakes

An Adair County woman was hospitalized and is facing multiple charges after she reportedly led police on a pursuit while two children were inside her vehicle. Kentucky State Police said a trooper attempted to perform […]

Two arrested in Adair County on drug charges after leaving children unattended in parking lot

Wednesday, October 16 by Zac Oakes

Two people in Adair County were arrested after police say they left children unattended in a parking lot, and were in possession of drugs. Columbia Police say 37-year-old Adrienne Faulkner of Greensburg and 42-year-old Wendell […]

Lake Cumberland Head Start awarded $11K from Crusade for Children

Tuesday, June 25 by Zac Oakes

Lake Cumberland Head Start will receive $11,000 from the WHAS Crusade for Children. This grant will be used to purchase sensory room equipment for children with special needs in the 10-county area, which includes Russell […]

More than $8,800 raised locally for Crusade for Children

Friday, June 7 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Volunteer Fire Department announced that it raised more than $8,800 for the WHAS Crusade for Children. The fire department and other volunteers were stationed at the intersection of Highway 80 and 127 […]

Bill would strengthen penalties for crimes against children

Wednesday, February 28 by Zac Oakes

A bill that would strengthen penalties for those convicted of certain crimes against children is making its way through the Kentucky Legislature. Keith West has more on House Bill 278. Stay tuned to WJRS News […]

Bill would allow pharmacists to administer vaccines to children 5 and older

Tuesday, February 6 by Zac Oakes

A bill making its way through the Kentucky Legislature would allow pharmacists to administer vaccines to children ages 5 and older. Keith West files this report from Frankfort about House Bill 274. Stay tuned to […]

Russell County sees rise in number of children in foster care

Tuesday, November 28 by Zac Oakes

As an ongoing look at data from the Kentucky Kids County Survey, today we take a look at how Russell County performed in a few categories related to children in the foster care system. According […]

Crusade for Children donation collections start today

Friday, June 2 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Volunteer Fire Department will begin collecting donations for the WHAS Crusade for Children today. Volunteers will be set up today through Sunday at the intersection of Highway 127 and Highway 80 in […]

Russell Springs Fire Department set to collect donations for Crusade for Children this weekend

Thursday, June 1 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Volunteer Fire Department is set to collect donations for the WHAS Crusade for Children this weekend. Volunteers will be set up Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the intersection of Highway 127 and […]

Shop with a Cop program assists more than 20 local children

Wednesday, December 21 by Zac Oakes

Local law enforcement officers and other volunteers hit the store last weekend with area children for the annual Shop with a Cop program. The program provides Christmas gifts and the experience of shopping with a […]

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Adair woman faces multiple charges following pursuit with children in vehicle

Two arrested in Adair County on drug charges after leaving children unattended in parking lot

Lake Cumberland Head Start awarded $11K from Crusade for Children

More than $8,800 raised locally for Crusade for Children

Bill would strengthen penalties for crimes against children

Bill would allow pharmacists to administer vaccines to children 5 and older

Russell County sees rise in number of children in foster care

Crusade for Children donation collections start today

Russell Springs Fire Department set to collect donations for Crusade for Children this weekend

Shop with a Cop program assists more than 20 local children

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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