Russell County Schools bus drivers drive 2,500 miles per day during school year

Monday, August 19 by Zac Oakes

With the new school year starting this week, the school district’s transportation department is preparing to get buses rolling along the county’s roadways. Russell County Schools Transportation Director Eric Wolford spoke to WJRS News about […]

Pop-up driver’s license event coming to Russell County next week

Thursday, August 1 by Zac Oakes

When Russell County residents need to visit an office to make changes to their driver’s license, they have to go to a regional office – typically Columbia or Somerset. However, those needing driver’s license services […]

New vehicle system will allow license plates to stay with drivers

Tuesday, January 9 by Zac Oakes

The new vehicle system being implemented statewide will allow Kentuckians to keep their license plates when transferring vehicle ownership- a move that will improve convenience and save money for Kentuckians. This is a change from […]

Jamestown man arrested after blinding drivers with spotlight; allegedly in possession of drugs, AR-15

Monday, April 24 by Derek Aaron

A Jamestown man was arrested just before 11:30 p.m. this past Friday night after Russell Springs Police Department Officer Matt Parrish observed a vehicle driving with a spot light on, blinding other motorists. According to […]

Somerset man arrested on marijuana charge, suspended driver’s license

Wednesday, March 22 by Derek Aaron

A Somerset man was arrested by Russell Springs Police on a drug charge and traffic violations earlier this week, according to the authorities. David Slagle, age 55, was stopped by RSPD Officer Breton Llané around […]

State officials urging drivers to register emergency contact info

Friday, January 13 by Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is reminding drivers to registering emergency contact information with the state. Registering allows law enforcement to reach loved ones in the event you are involved in a traffic crash or other […]

RC Schools looking for bus drivers

Friday, January 6 by Derek Aaron

The next school bus driver training class will be starting soon and the Russell County School District is looking to add additional drivers, according to Superintendent Michael Ford. If you know anyone that might be […]

District in good shape with bus drivers, but still looking to add more

Friday, August 19 by Derek Aaron

While many school districts across the state are struggling to find regulars and substitute bus drivers, Russell County is in good shape, according to Eric Wolford, the district’s transportation director… Anyone wanting to take the […]

KYTC reminding drivers to check for vehicle recalls

Tuesday, March 8 by Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, in conjunction with the National Safety Council, is encouraging every Kentucky vehicle owner to check their vehicle’s recall status during this week’s national Vehicle Safety Recalls Week and schedule a free […]

Kentucky drivers ranked as “most polite” in new study

Friday, October 22 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky drivers were ranked as the most polite in a new study. Insurify, a company which compares car and home insurance, classified failing to yield, failing to stop violations, improper backing, passing where prohibited, tailgating, […]

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Russell County Schools bus drivers drive 2,500 miles per day during school year

New vehicle system will allow license plates to stay with drivers

Jamestown man arrested after blinding drivers with spotlight; allegedly in possession of drugs, AR-15

Somerset man arrested on marijuana charge, suspended driver’s license

State officials urging drivers to register emergency contact info

RC Schools looking for bus drivers

District in good shape with bus drivers, but still looking to add more

KYTC reminding drivers to check for vehicle recalls

Kentucky drivers ranked as “most polite” in new study

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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