Bill expanding Kentucky organ donor program approved in legislature

Thursday, March 10 by Zac Oakes

A bill that would expand Kentucky’s organ donor registry by providing more opportunities for people to register has passed the Kentucky Legislature and will now head to the Governor’s desk to be signed into law. […]

This week marked two years of COVID in Kentucky

Tuesday, March 8 by Zac Oakes

This week marked two years since the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Kentucky. The first confirmed COVID case in Kentucky was March 6, 2020, although many researchers now believe there were infections before that […]

OPINION: Time to legalize sports betting in Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, March 2 by Zac Oakes

This opinion piece was written by Jeff Moreland, Regional Editor for Bluegrass NewsMedia, and is being reprinted with permission from the author. You can find the original piece here. Kentuckians could get another shot at sports betting if one legislator has his way, and... Read More.

Voter roll purge ongoing in Kentucky

Thursday, February 24 by Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Secretary of State’s Office is asking registered voters to check their mailboxes for postcards sent by the State Board of Elections this week. As required by federal and state law, election officials are […]

Kentucky bill would freeze tuition at state colleges for four years

Tuesday, February 8 by Zac Oakes

A bill filed in the Kentucky Legislature would require Kentucky universities to freeze tuition for four years with each incoming class. The Kentucky Student Tuition Protection and Accountability Act, or HB 452, would require all […]

Team Kentucky Homeowner Assistance Fund launched

Tuesday, February 8 by Derek Aaron

In partnership with Kentucky Housing Corporation, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the launch of the Team Kentucky Homeowner Assistance Fund on Monday, a program that can help homeowners impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic rebound and avoid […]

Charles Owens, age 93, Formerly of Kentucky

Saturday, February 5 by Sean Hammond

Charles Owens, of Mt. Orab, Ohio, formerly of Ingle, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at his home. He was 93 years of age. Charles was born on June 9, 1928, in Ingle, […]

Major Ice Storm to Impact Parts of Kentucky

Thursday, February 3 by Sean Hammond

Good morning, everyone and happy Thursday! The focus today is going to be on this potential winter/ice storm impacting parts of Kentucky. The best chance for significant ice does remain to our north and west […]

UK’s Wan’Dale Robinson is Kentucky Sports Figure of the Year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, February 2 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Record-setting receiver Wan’Dale Robinson had a historic homecoming after transferring from Nebraska to UK this season and was the recent winner of the Lexington Herald-Leader Kentucky Sports Figure of the YearHe beat two-time Olympic gold medalist and world record-holder Sydney McLaughlin... Read More.

What It Means To Be From Rural Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 1 by WJRS Staff

By Tommy Druen When I was in sixth grade, Martha Wilkinson, who was Kentucky’s First Lady at the time, sponsored an essay contest for middle school students. I forget what the exact theme was, and I don’t think it really mattered as the real... Read More.

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Bill expanding Kentucky organ donor program approved in legislature

This week marked two years of COVID in Kentucky

OPINION: Time to legalize sports betting in Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Voter roll purge ongoing in Kentucky

Kentucky bill would freeze tuition at state colleges for four years

Team Kentucky Homeowner Assistance Fund launched

Charles Owens, age 93, Formerly of Kentucky

Major Ice Storm to Impact Parts of Kentucky

UK’s Wan’Dale Robinson is Kentucky Sports Figure of the Year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

What It Means To Be From Rural Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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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