20th Annual Lake Cumberland Poker Run Draws Large Crowd

Monday, September 14 by WJRS Staff

More than 120 boats participated in the 20th annual Lake Cumberland Poker Run presented by State Dock over the weekend. Russell County Tourism Director Danielle Wilson told WJRS NEWS it is nearly impossible to determine […]

Large Crowd Celebrates Opening of Air Methods Base

Friday, August 7 by WJRS Staff

A large crowd was on hand Thursday for the official ribbon-cutting and open house for Air Methods Kentucky’s new base at the Russell County Airport. The event marked the official opening of the Air Methods […]

Crews continue to battle large wildfire in nearby McCreary County

Wednesday, April 15 by Zac Oakes

Crews continue to battle a large wildfire in nearby McCreary County. The fire was first reported on Sunday and was initially reported to only cover about four acres in the Daniel Boone National Forest. However, […]

Somerset Community College Graduates Large Class for 2024

Tuesday, May 7 by WJRS Staff

Almost 230 persons received degrees and graduated from Somerset Community College last week, making this year’s graduating class one of the largest ever. The 229 graduates were awarded 445 various degrees, almost 1500 certificates, and […]

Large woods fire in Wayne Co. over the weekend

Tuesday, April 26 by Derek Aaron

Firefighters responded to a large woods fire off of East Highway 92 in Monticello in neighboring Wayne County over the weekend, according to Z93 Country. Fire crews spent more than nine hours on the scene […]

Read Across Russell County draws large crowd

Wednesday, March 30 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Public Library was full of activity Tuesday evening for Read Across Russell County, an event promoting reading in the community, particularly among children. The Russell County Education Association and the Russell County […]

‘Hit and Run’ suspect still at large after fleeing from authorities

Friday, February 4 by Derek Aaron

The Adair County Sheriff’s office has located a white Chevrolet 2500 pickup truck that was involved in a hit and run collision earlier this week but the driver remains unaccounted for. Deputies in neighboring Adair […]

U.S. Supreme Court blocks vaccine mandate for large employers

Thursday, January 13 by Zac Oakes

The United States Supreme Court has blocked a federal mandate which would have required employees at companies with more than 100 employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or wear masks and be tested weekly. However, […]

Pulaski County Man Arrested After Large Drug Bust

Thursday, August 13 by WJRS Staff

Science Hill, Kentucky (WKYT-TV Lexington) A Pulaski County man faces multiple charges after investigators executed a search warrant on his home and discovered a large amount of illegal drugs. Photo Courtesy of WKYT-TV Lexington Reports […]

Suspect Still At Large Following Carjacking | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, June 26 by Sean Hammond

One suspect remains at large following a carjacking and subsequent police chase Wednesday night in Russell Springs which resulted in shots reportedly being fired by one of the suspects. As WJRS NEWS first reported yesterday morning, three persons reportedly carjacked a vehicle belonging to... Read More.

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20th Annual Lake Cumberland Poker Run Draws Large Crowd

Large Crowd Celebrates Opening of Air Methods Base

Crews continue to battle large wildfire in nearby McCreary County

Somerset Community College Graduates Large Class for 2024

Large woods fire in Wayne Co. over the weekend

Read Across Russell County draws large crowd

‘Hit and Run’ suspect still at large after fleeing from authorities

U.S. Supreme Court blocks vaccine mandate for large employers

Pulaski County Man Arrested After Large Drug Bust

Suspect Still At Large Following Carjacking | 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