KY Blood Center in need of ‘B’ blood types
The Kentucky Blood Center is in need of ‘B’ blood types. The current supply of B+ blood is listed as being in low supply and B- blood is listed as a critical need. These blood […]
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KY House budget passes out of chamber
The Kentucky House of Representatives budget is making its way through the legislature. Keith West files this report from Frankfort on the budget proposal. Yesterday, the budget passed through the Kentucky House by a 77-19 […]
Bill in KY Legislature aims to help address mental health issues for veterans
A bill making its way through the Kentucky Legislature aims to help address the issue of mental health for veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. Keith West files this report from Frankfort. Stay tuned to […]
New bill aimed at crime prevention introduced in KY House
A new bill aimed at crime prevention was introduced in the Kentucky House of Representatives this week. Keith West files this report from the state capitol. Stay tuned to WJRS News for more updates from […]
Helm appointed to KY Lottery Board
A local attorney has been appointed to the state’s board overseeing the Kentucky Lottery. Jamestown attorney Derrick Helm was recently appointed to the Kentucky Lottery Corporation Board of Directors. Helm is replacing Mark Sommer of […]
KY General Assembly 2024 session now underway
Yesterday marked the start of a new legislative session in Frankfort. The 2024 session of the Kentucky General Assembly is considered a “long” session due to the 60-day period, which will include passing the state’s […]
KY Fish and Wildlife accepting donations of natural Christmas trees
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife is accepting donations of natural Christmas trees. From now until January 15, Fish and Wildlife will begin accepting unwanted live Christmas trees for recycling. The donated trees will […]
KY Fish and Wildlife releases statement about body found at Fishing Creek on Lake Cumberland
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife released a statement to WJRS News about the discovery of a body at Fishing Creek on Lake Cumberland last week. Fish and Wildlife say the body belonged to […]
KY House Speaker Osborne previews upcoming legislative session
We’re now less than three months from the next session of the Kentucky General Assembly. As lawmakers prepare for the session, Keith West files this report from Frankfort.
Star Theater featured in KY Tourism’s top historic theaters
Kentucky Tourism recently put out a list of the 12 most fascinating historic theaters in Kentucky and one of the featured theaters was the Star Theater in Russell Springs. The list notes the theater’s history […]