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. […]

McCreary County man indicted on manslaughter charge

Thursday, June 25 by Zac Oakes

A McCreary County man has been indicted on a manslaughter charge in the death of another McCreary County man earlier this year. Billy Proffitt Jr. was indicted by a McCreary County grand jury on a […]

Two men taken to hospital following motorcycle collision on East 80 in Adair County last weekend

Thursday, June 25 by Zac Oakes

Two men were taken to the hospital following a motorcycle collision on East Highway 80 in Adair County this past weekend. The Adair County Sheriff’s Office said 39-year-old Patrick Hampton of Louisville was operating a […]

Four Russell County students named national semifinalists in Educators Rising competitions

Wednesday, June 24 by Zac Oakes

Four Russell County students were named national semifinalists in the Educators Rising National competition in Portland. Marlee McGowan was a semifinalist in Job Interview and Avery Larison was a semifinalist in Exploring Education Administration Careers. […]

Russell County NexGen Civics Club wins national award

Wednesday, June 24 by Zac Oakes

Russell County’s NexGen Civics Club is earning national recognition. The club, which includes 20 local high school students, recently won a national award for Civic Education and Public Information from the National Association of Counties. […]

Russell County Hospital has new security officer

Wednesday, June 24 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital has its new security officer. After a lengthy search, Johnny Dial of Columbia has been hired to serve as a security officer as part of the Russell County Sheriff’s Office and stationed […]

Russell County Schools Local Planning Committee to hold public forum this evening

Monday, June 22 by WJRS Staff

Russell County residents will have an opportunity today to share their thoughts on the future of local school facilities. The Russell County Schools Local Planning Committee will hold a public forum beginning at 5:30 p.m. […]

KSP investigating fatal accident in Adair County on Friday

Monday, June 22 by Zac Oakes

Two people died as the result of a two-vehicle collision near the Breeding community of Adair County on Friday. Kentucky State Police say it happened at around 4:30 Friday afternoon. They say 56-year-old Wayne Werth […]

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 […]

Man airlifted following motorcycle vs vehicle collision in Adair County

Friday, June 19 by Zac Oakes

A Columbia man was airlifted following a motorcycle vs vehicle collision on Highway 1592 in Adair County on Monday. The Adair County Sheriff’s Office said 41-year-old Bruce Thompson was operating a 2003 Yamaha motorcycle on […]

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KSP searching for escaped inmate in Casey County

McCreary County man indicted on manslaughter charge

Two men taken to hospital following motorcycle collision on East 80 in Adair County last weekend

Four Russell County students named national semifinalists in Educators Rising competitions

Russell County NexGen Civics Club wins national award

Russell County Hospital has new security officer

Russell County Schools Local Planning Committee to hold public forum this evening

KSP investigating fatal accident in Adair County on Friday

Casey County Fair cancelled amid ongoing water issues

Man airlifted following motorcycle vs vehicle collision in Adair County

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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