$85 Million Grant Boosts Southern Kentucky Highway Project

Wednesday, September 30 by WJRS Staff

Pulaski County’s Northern Bypass project has been awarded an 85-million-dollar federal grant, bringing total federal funding for the project to 167 million dollars. Congressman Hal Rogers announced the award Tuesday through the Infrastructure for Rebuilding […]

Two people transported to hospital following two-vehicle collision on Highway 80 in Adair County Monday

Wednesday, June 17 by Zac Oakes

Two people were transported to the hospital following a two-vehicle collision on Highway 80 in Adair County on Monday. The Adair County Sheriff’s Office said 18-year-old Tianna King of Columbia was operating a 2011 Chevy […]

Man arrested, no injuries reported in rollover wreck on Highway 80 yesterday

Friday, May 29 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Police responded to a two-vehicle collision on West Highway 80 yesterday afternoon in which a vehicle rolled and landed upside down in the roadway. Russell Springs Police say it happened just after noon […]

Date changed for highway closure at Wolf Creek Dam

Wednesday, May 13 by Zac Oakes

The date for the closure of Highway 127 across Wolf Creek Dam has been changed. Officials with American Bridge Company say the closure will now take place on Wednesday, May 27, two weeks from today. […]

Russell Springs Fire Department assists Columbia Fire Department at Highway 80 structure fire

Monday, April 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Fire Department was called out yesterday to assist the Columbia Fire Department with a structure fire on Highway 80. Russell Springs Fire Chief Bobby Johnson told WJRS News Russell Springs units were […]

Highway 127 shut down for several hours Saturday as crews work scene of truck wreck

Monday, April 13 by Zac Oakes

Highway 127 was shut down for about five hours Saturday morning as crews worked the scene of a truck wreck. Officials say it happened at around 6:30 Saturday morning near the intersection of South Highway […]

Boil water advisory for Highway 1611 lifted

Thursday, March 26 by Zac Oakes

This boil water advisory was lifted effective 9:58 a.m. on March 27, 2026 ——— The City of Russell Springs has issued a boil water advisory for Highway 1611. The advisory begins at 3195 Hwy 1611 […]

Fishing Creek Bridge on Highway 80 reduced to one lane starting next week

Thursday, February 26 by Zac Oakes

Fishing Creek Bridge on Highway 80 in Pulaski County will be reduced to one lane starting next week. The bridge will be reduced to one lane due to waterline utility work that is expected to […]

Vehicle collides with cow on Hales Highway, occupants escape uninjured

Wednesday, January 21 by Zac Oakes

A vehicle struck a cow on Hales Highway last night, but the occupants of the vehicle were able to escape the collision uninjured. The collision occurred about half-a-mile from Lakewood Country Club a little after […]

Russell Springs man arrested following collision on Highway 80

Wednesday, December 10 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested following a two-vehicle collision on West Highway 80 yesterday afternoon. Russell Springs Police say 25-year-old Raymundo Lopez Gomez was arrested and charged with driving without a license following the […]

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$85 Million Grant Boosts Southern Kentucky Highway Project

Two people transported to hospital following two-vehicle collision on Highway 80 in Adair County Monday

Man arrested, no injuries reported in rollover wreck on Highway 80 yesterday

Date changed for highway closure at Wolf Creek Dam

Russell Springs Fire Department assists Columbia Fire Department at Highway 80 structure fire

Highway 127 shut down for several hours Saturday as crews work scene of truck wreck

Boil water advisory for Highway 1611 lifted

Fishing Creek Bridge on Highway 80 reduced to one lane starting next week

Vehicle collides with cow on Hales Highway, occupants escape uninjured

Russell Springs man arrested following collision on Highway 80

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Obituaries

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