DeVore named to national manufacturing council

Monday, July 7 by Zac Oakes

Russell County’s Jeric DeVore was recently selected to serve on a national council addressing key manufacturing issues in the United States. DeVore, Executive Director of Kentucky Recovery Vocational, was appointed to serve on the national […]

KSP takes to the skies in national cruiser contest

Tuesday, July 1 by Zac Oakes

Frankfort, KY – On June 30, 2025, Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police (KSP) encourage Kentuckians to help them win a competition that showcases state law enforcement agencies across the country as a […]

UK Gymnastics narrowly misses qualifying for national championships | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, May 20 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky gymnastics just missed qualifying for the national championships as a team this season but it was not from a lack of effort. “Competing in the SEC, it's super hard. When we got to regional in Pennsylvania, we definitely put our... Read More.

Phipps to be honored at National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial

Tuesday, May 13 by Sean Hammond

Fallen Russell County Sheriff’s Deputy Joshua Phipps will be honored in tonight at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington D.C. His name will be etched into the memorial during a candlelight vigil held […]

Search and Rescue Joins National Guard for Training

Tuesday, May 13 by Sean Hammond

Russell County Search and Rescue will be headed to western Kentucky soon for a unique training opportunity with the National Guard. Search and Rescue Commander Chris Money has more details about what the training will […]

First National Bank hosts 40th annual Hall of Fame Banquet

Wednesday, April 30 by Zac Oakes

First National Bank of Russell Springs hosted its 40th annual Hall of Fame Banquet last night. Eight Russell County High School seniors were recognized at the event. The seniors were selected by their club sponsors […]

Jamestown native part of group of LWC students named as finalists in national competition

Friday, April 4 by Zac Oakes

A Jamestown native is part of a team of Lindsey Wilson College students who were named as finalists in a national business competition. Jamestown native Gage Carnes is one of four Lindsey Wilson students to […]

Phipps to be honored at National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial

Friday, February 21 by Zac Oakes

Fallen Russell County Sheriff’s Deputy Joshua Phipps will be honored in May at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington D.C. His name will be etched into the memorial during a candlelight vigil held […]

National Parks Service investigating theft & vandalism at Mill Springs

Tuesday, January 28 by Zac Oakes

The National Parks Service is investigating a reported theft and vandalism that took place at the Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument in Nancy. The National Parks Service said staff at the park recently discovered wood […]

Scott Padgett admits Tubby Smith was the perfect coach for UK’s 1998 national championship team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, January 14 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Former Kentucky standout Scott Padgett still remembers his team’s final loss during its 1997-98 national championship season in coach Tubby Smith’s first year. The Cats lost 73-64 in Rupp Arena on Valentine’s Day to Mississippi and were booed by some Big... Read More.

Current Weather

Stories tagged with: national

DeVore named to national manufacturing council

KSP takes to the skies in national cruiser contest

UK Gymnastics narrowly misses qualifying for national championships | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Phipps to be honored at National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial

Search and Rescue Joins National Guard for Training

First National Bank hosts 40th annual Hall of Fame Banquet

Phipps to be honored at National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial

National Parks Service investigating theft & vandalism at Mill Springs

Scott Padgett admits Tubby Smith was the perfect coach for UK’s 1998 national championship team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Current Radar

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