Comparing 2024 local crime statistics to 2023

Thursday, July 10 by Zac Oakes

Wrapping up our series examining the data from the annual Crime in Kentucky Report, we’re examining how local crime statistics compared from 2023 to 2024. In 2024, there were 3 reported cruelty to animals cases, […]

New bill aimed at crime prevention introduced in KY House

Thursday, January 11 by Zac Oakes

A new bill aimed at crime prevention was introduced in the Kentucky House of Representatives this week. Keith West files this report from the state capitol. Stay tuned to WJRS News for more updates from […]

Grant funding available to assist in preventing youth crime

Monday, May 2 by Derek Aaron

Gov. Andy Beshear and Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice Commissioner Vicki Reed have announced that applications are available for $364,600 in grant funding for public agencies and nonprofit programs to aid in preventing youth crime […]

Hate crime legislation proposed in Frankfort; Senate Resolution regarding Ukraine passed

Thursday, March 3 by Derek Aaron

A hate crimes bill that will enhance victim protection has been proposed in Frankfort. Keith West has more on the legislation for WJRS NEWS… A Senate Resolution in support of Ukrainian sovereignty was also adopted […]

Bill to make intimidating sports referees a crime

Friday, March 5 by Zac Oakes

A bill making its way through the Kentucky Legislature would make intimidating a sports official a crime in Kentucky. If passed, it would make threatening a sports official a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by a […]

New Initiative for Crime Victims

Friday, September 13 by Sean Hammond

The Kentucky State Police, the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, and the federal Office of Justice Programs, within the Department of Justice, announced a new initiative on Thursday that will provide trained advocates at every […]

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Comparing 2024 local crime statistics to 2023

New bill aimed at crime prevention introduced in KY House

Grant funding available to assist in preventing youth crime

Hate crime legislation proposed in Frankfort; Senate Resolution regarding Ukraine passed

Bill to make intimidating sports referees a crime

New Initiative for Crime Victims

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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