Special Antlerless Deer Season Set for Lake Cumberland Counties

Thursday, September 17 by WJRS Staff

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife has announced a special antlerless deer season in an effort to monitor and prevent the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease, commonly known as C-W-D. The special season will run September 25th […]

Recent Arrests in Adair, Casey & Pulaski Counties

Thursday, August 20 by WJRS Staff

A Russell Springs man was arrested Tuesday morning in Columbia. Kentucky Probation and Parole officers took 63-year-old David Wayne Campbell into custody on an Adair Circuit Court indictment. Campbell is charged with receiving stolen property […]

Russell, other surrounding counties to receive federal assistance from January winter storm

Monday, June 1 by Zac Oakes

Russell County and multiple surrounding counties have been approved for federal assistance from FEMA related to the January winter storm. 18 counties were approved for public assistance including Russell, Wayne, Pulaski, Cumberland and Clinton. Locally, […]

Authorities in Wayne and Pulaski counties searching for burglary suspect

Monday, March 9 by Zac Oakes

Authorities in Wayne and Pulaski counties are searching for a burglary suspect who broke into a gas station and attempted break-ins at other locations. Authorities say a man broke into the Cumberland Green Valero Convenience […]

Bill aims to rebalance relationship between counties and state on jail costs

Monday, March 2 by Zac Oakes

A bill making its way through the state legislature aims to rebalance the relationship between counties and the state when it comes to jail costs. Jails are one of the largest line items counties spend […]

Russell, surrounding counties now included in winter storm warning

Thursday, January 22 by Zac Oakes

Russell and surrounding counties are now included in a winter storm warning that will go into effect at midnight Saturday. The National Weather Service in Louisville issued the winter storm warning, which will remain in […]

Russell, surrounding counties placed under Winter Storm Watch

Thursday, January 22 by Zac Oakes

Russell and surrounding counties have been placed under a Winter Storm Watch by the National Weather Service. The watch extends from midnight on Saturday to 6 a.m. Monday. According to the weather service, periods of […]

How do other counties handle sheriff budgets?

Wednesday, December 10 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court voted to table the sheriff’s annual budget at Monday’s fiscal court meeting. A sticking point in the discussion, at least for Magistrate Mickey Garner, was which budget the sheriff’s salary […]

KY Fish and Wildlife expands Chronic Wasting Disease surveillance to Russell County, other surrounding counties

Monday, December 8 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife has expanded surveillance measures for Chronic Wasting Disease to include Russell County, along with some other neighboring counties. The surveillance measures are in effect for Russell, Casey, Wayne, […]

Laker Bowling faced off against Metcalfe, Taylor counties in recent action | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, December 8 by Zac Oakes

Last Tuesday, the Laker Bowling Team took on the Metcalfe County Hornets at Ralphie"s Fun Center in Glasgow. The Lakers and Hornets split the 4 regular games 2-2 and split the two Baker games 1-1. The Hornets took the total pin fall to defeat... Read More.

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Special Antlerless Deer Season Set for Lake Cumberland Counties

Recent Arrests in Adair, Casey & Pulaski Counties

Russell, other surrounding counties to receive federal assistance from January winter storm

Authorities in Wayne and Pulaski counties searching for burglary suspect

Bill aims to rebalance relationship between counties and state on jail costs

Russell, surrounding counties now included in winter storm warning

Russell, surrounding counties placed under Winter Storm Watch

How do other counties handle sheriff budgets?

KY Fish and Wildlife expands Chronic Wasting Disease surveillance to Russell County, other surrounding counties

Laker Bowling faced off against Metcalfe, Taylor counties in recent action | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

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