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Motorcycle wreck occurred Thursday night

Local law enforcement and EMS responded to a motorcycle wreck on East Steve Wariner Drive in Russell Springs last night. No details have been released about the accident. WJRS News will provide more details as […]

One Vehicle Accident Occurred Sunday

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the accident that occurred just after 1:00 pm Sunday afternoon on Highway 1545. Details have not been released, but WJRS News will have further details as they are […]

Earthquake Occurred in Southern KY Saturday

On Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported than an earthquake occurred in our region of southern Kentucky this past Saturday afternoon. The 2.7 magnitude earthquake occurred between Somerset in neighboring Pulaski County and London, about […]

Three Vehicle Crash Occurred Sunday Morning

A three-vehicle crash around 10:45 am Sunday at the traffic light on Main St. in Russell Springs slowed traffic for a short time, according to Russell Springs Police Chief Joseph M. Irvin. A 2012 GMC […]

Three Fires Occurred Sunday

The Russell Springs Fire Department responded to three fires on Sunday, according to Fire Chief HM Bottom. The first came at 7 am when the department responded to the Grace Manor Apartments to a report […]

Fire Occurred Sunday Morning

The Russell Springs Fire Department was called out early Sunday morning to a structure fire. According to Fire Chief H.M. Bottom, the department responded just after 1:00 am to Holt Lane to a residence belonging […]

Structure Fire Occurred Wednesday

The Russell Springs Fire Department was called out to a structure fire on West Steve Wariner Dr. around 3:45 Wednesday afternoon, according to Fire Chief HM Bottom. The structure, which was owned by Larry Sullivan, […]

Motorcycle Accident Occurred this Morning

A one vehicle accident involving a motorcycle occurred this (Friday) morning on highway 619. The accident occurred at 10:40 am when Josh Wheeler, who was operating a 1996 motorcycle was driving on highway 619 north […]