Help prevent impaired driving crashes this holiday weekend

Wednesday, June 29 by Derek Aaron

As Kentuckians celebrate Independence Day this weekend, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is joining the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to remind drivers that “Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.” Unfortunately, the holiday weekend can create dangerous […]

National Distracted Driving Awareness Month is underway

Monday, April 4 by Derek Aaron

In honor of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Office of Highway Safety is driving home a life-saving message for all motorists – buckle up and put the phone down. “Kentuckians can […]

Kentucky among the worst states for distracted driving

Thursday, June 10 by Zac Oakes

A new study shows that Kentucky is among the worst states for distracted driving. The study by the company WhistleOut ranks Kentucky as the fifth-worst state in the country for distracted driving, with only Washington, […]

Man arrested after being clocked driving 110 mph on parkway

Tuesday, May 18 by Zac Oakes

On Tuesday morning, May 18, 2021, just before 3amCT, officers with the Columbia Police Department clocked a vehicle on the Cumberland Parkway at over 110mph and initiated a traffic stop. Upon making contact with operator, […]

Perkins receives Governor’s Award for impaired driving enforcement

Monday, March 15 by Zac Oakes

Deputy Kenny Perkins of the Russell County Sheriff’s Office was a recipient of the 2020 Kentucky Governor’s Impaired Driving Enforcement Award for his efforts to improve highway safety by removing alcohol and drug-impaired drivers from […]

Russell Springs woman arrested for meth possession, reckless driving

Tuesday, December 1 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police arrested a Russell Springs woman on multiple charges yesterday afternoon. Nancy Hammons, 35, was arrested by Trooper Cornett of KSP on charges of possession of methamphetamine, driving too fast for traffic conditions, […]

KSP urges caution with driving in winter weather

Monday, November 30 by Zac Oakes

Frankfort, KY – Kentuckians could experience their first taste of winter weather as a band of snow is predicted to impact the Commonwealth late Sunday night. The Kentucky State Police (KSP) are asking motorists to […]

KSP Begins Effort to Target Aggressive Driving

Wednesday, September 2 by WJRS Staff

Frankfort, KY – The KSP Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) Division announced the start of a three-week statewide enforcement blitz targeting aggressive driving behaviors. The Ticketing Aggressive Cars and Trucks (TACT) Campaign targets drivers (both passenger car […]

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Help prevent impaired driving crashes this holiday weekend

National Distracted Driving Awareness Month is underway

Kentucky among the worst states for distracted driving

Man arrested after being clocked driving 110 mph on parkway

Perkins receives Governor’s Award for impaired driving enforcement

Russell Springs woman arrested for meth possession, reckless driving

KSP urges caution with driving in winter weather

KSP Begins Effort to Target Aggressive Driving

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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