Branscum recognized as “Friend of Kentucky Cities”

Friday, March 17 by Zac Oakes

State Rep. Josh Branscum was recognized by the Kentucky League of Cities as a “Friend of Kentucky Cities” recently. The KLC Board of Directors named Branscum a 2022 award winner for sponsoring House Bill 399 […]

Kentucky Pitcher Schoonover Already with Ten Wins | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, March 14 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT You might not think of Alabama as a softball state, but Kentucky junior pitcher Stephanie Schoonover says it is for many. “The high school I graduated from, for us the main sport was softball. Our softball and baseball were the best... Read More.

Kentucky sports betting bill jumps first hurdle in Frankfort

Thursday, March 9 by Derek Aaron

A House Bill being discussed in Frankfort, if passed, would legalize sports wagering in Kentucky. Charles Baglan has this update from the state capitol…

Kentucky WIC to only offer Similac products in March

Tuesday, February 7 by Derek Aaron

According to the Lake Cumberland District Health Department, the USDA has given notice that they are not planning to renew Kentucky WIC’s waiver to provide additional infant formula options. Beginning on March 1st, Kentucky WIC […]

Oscar Tshiebwe Becomes First Player Since Davis to Become Kentucky Sports Figure of the Year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 7 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Oscar Tshiebwe’s historic 2021-22 season where led the nation in rebounding — his 515 rebounds were the third most in one season at UK behind Bill Spivey (567 in 1951) and Cliff Hagan (528 in 1952) — resulted in the UK... Read More.

LCRCWC chosen for 2022 Build Kentucky Award

Wednesday, January 25 by Zac Oakes

Branscum Construction was selected as a recipient of the 2022 Associated General Contractors of Kentucky Build Kentucky Award for the new Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center. Representatives from Branscum Construction were on hand […]

Basketball Analysts All Say Other SEC Teams Have As Much Talent or Better than Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, January 15 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Fox Sports college basketball analyst Doug Gottlieb says there is one easy explanation for why Kentucky was not dominating the SEC. "Arkansas and Bama have better players," Gottlieb said on Twitter. "Part of it is UK with some bad evals (evaluations),... Read More.

Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship deadline upcoming at SCC

Thursday, January 12 by Derek Aaron

Somerset Community College is advising that prospective students for the current Spring 2023 semester interested in pursuing a career in health care, advanced manufacturing, transportation/logistics, business services/IT, or construction need to enroll and apply for […]

New Kentucky sales tax in effect

Wednesday, January 4 by Zac Oakes

The beginning of the new year brings a new sales tax to Kentuckians. The increased sales tax was approved by the legislature as Republican lawmakers look to increase sales tax while lowering income tax. Among […]

Strong Winter System Moves into Kentucky this Evening

Thursday, December 22 by Sean Hammond

Here’s Sean Hammond with the latest information on the high impact winter system moving in tonight.

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Branscum recognized as “Friend of Kentucky Cities”

Kentucky Pitcher Schoonover Already with Ten Wins | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Kentucky sports betting bill jumps first hurdle in Frankfort

Kentucky WIC to only offer Similac products in March

Oscar Tshiebwe Becomes First Player Since Davis to Become Kentucky Sports Figure of the Year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

LCRCWC chosen for 2022 Build Kentucky Award

Basketball Analysts All Say Other SEC Teams Have As Much Talent or Better than Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship deadline upcoming at SCC

New Kentucky sales tax in effect

Strong Winter System Moves into Kentucky this Evening

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