Meth Charges Filed After Two Early Morning Traffic Stops in Russell County

Monday, July 27 by WJRS Staff

Russell County authorities made two drug-related arrests during separate early morning traffic stops Monday. Russell Springs Police Officer Chris Tweedy arrested 37-year-old Joshua Foley of Columbia during a traffic stop around 4:30 a.m. Foley was […]

Bill filed in Frankfort to exempt state from Daylight Saving Time

Tuesday, March 10 by Zac Oakes

A bill filed in Frankfort would exempt Kentucky from Daylight Saving Time. Daylight Saving Time begins in March every year. We began Daylight Saving Time last Sunday and it runs until November 1 this year. […]

Revised version of bill limiting student-teacher electronic communications filed in KY Senate

Tuesday, January 13 by Zac Oakes

A revised version of the controversial Senate Bill 181 was recently introduced in the Kentucky Senate. Last year, Senate Bill 181 caused quite a bit of concern from teachers, school staff and volunteers. The bill […]

Bill filed to return driver’s licensing to circuit clerk offices

Friday, January 9 by Zac Oakes

It’s been more than four years since the Russell County Circuit Clerk’s Office ceased issuing driver’s licenses as part of a statewide initiative to move licensing to regional offices. Now, a bill filed this week […]

Lawsuit filed against jailer, others in case of inmate neglect

Tuesday, November 26 by Zac Oakes

A lawsuit has been filed against Russell County Jailer Bobby Dunbar and other jail employees regarding the neglect of an inmate earlier this year. Dunbar is listed individually as a defendant, along with 5 unnamed […]

Charges to be filed regarding social media post by RCHS student

Monday, September 9 by Zac Oakes

Charges are expected to be filed after a Russell County High School student reportedly made a concerning post on Snapchat. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford sent out a letter Monday to school district employees […]

More than 250 medical cannabis dispensary license applications filed in Cumberland area

Monday, September 9 by Zac Oakes

More than 250 applications for a medical cannabis dispensary license were filed in the Cumberland area, according to a report released by the Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis. The region, which consists of 14 counties […]

No new steps taken in election fraud case filed by Whittenburg

Wednesday, June 19 by Zac Oakes

The unsuccessful candidate for Commonwealth Attorney who filed a lawsuit alleging election fraud and ballot tampering has taken no steps to move forward on the case, according to Court records. Lee Whittenburg, a Monticello […]

Lawsuit filed stemming from drowning death at Clifty Creek last year

Monday, June 17 by Zac Oakes

The drowning death of a Pulaski County man last year has resulted in a lawsuit against Russell County and a county employee. On May 26th of last year, Camron Powell was a passenger in a […]

Lawsuit filed in death of Somerset-Pulaski EMT

Monday, April 29 by Zac Oakes

A lawsuit has been filed in the death of an EMT with Somerset-Pulaski County EMS. According to court documents, the lawsuit was filed by the family of Chastian Tyler McWhorter, a Clinton County native who […]

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Meth Charges Filed After Two Early Morning Traffic Stops in Russell County

Bill filed in Frankfort to exempt state from Daylight Saving Time

Revised version of bill limiting student-teacher electronic communications filed in KY Senate

Bill filed to return driver’s licensing to circuit clerk offices

Lawsuit filed against jailer, others in case of inmate neglect

More than 250 medical cannabis dispensary license applications filed in Cumberland area

No new steps taken in election fraud case filed by Whittenburg

Lawsuit filed stemming from drowning death at Clifty Creek last year

Lawsuit filed in death of Somerset-Pulaski EMT

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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