Bill passed that would allow 18-20 year olds in Kentucky to apply for provisional concealed carry permit

Monday, March 23 by Zac Oakes

Currently in Kentucky, only those age 21 or older can apply for a concealed carry of deadly weapons permit. A new bill passed in the Kentucky Legislature aims to provide those ages 18-20 the ability […]

Lexington man arrested after being found passed out in vehicle

Wednesday, October 29 by Zac Oakes

A Lexington man was arrested last night after reportedly being found passed out in a vehicle. Russell Springs Police say 40-year-old Zachary Nobles of Lexington was arrested and charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, trafficking in […]

Looking back at bills passed in the legislative session

Monday, April 22 by Zac Oakes

Last week on local news, we provided a look at some bills that were passed in Frankfort following the conclusion of this year’s legislative session. Today, Keith West gives us a look at several other […]

Columbia woman arrested after being found passed out in Cookout drive-thru

Wednesday, July 12 by Zac Oakes

A Columbia woman was arrested after reportedly being found passed out behind the wheel of her cart at the Cookout restaurant drive-thru. 30-year-old Samantha West of Columbia was arrested and charged with driving under the […]

Rep. Branscum discusses opposition to recently passed sports betting bill

Monday, April 10 by Derek Aaron

Last month, Gov. Andy Beshear signed Kentucky’s sports betting bill, HB 551, into law, making Kentucky the 37th state to legalize sports betting in the United States. Rep. Josh Branscum, who represents the 83rd House […]

Branscum talks ‘solar bill’ that recently passed in Frankfort

Friday, April 7 by Derek Aaron

With solar farms becoming more prevalent around the state, Rep. Josh Branscum of Russell Springs sponsored a bill that was passed in Frankfort this past session that helps protect landowner’s rights. WJRS NEWS talked with […]

Major bills passed in Frankfort as legislators adjourn short session

Monday, April 3 by Derek Aaron

As legislators wrapped up their time in Frankfort last week and this year’s short 30-day session came to an end, Charles Baglan files this final report from the state capitol for WJRS NEWS, highlighting all […]

Hate crime legislation proposed in Frankfort; Senate Resolution regarding Ukraine passed

Thursday, March 3 by Derek Aaron

A hate crimes bill that will enhance victim protection has been proposed in Frankfort. Keith West has more on the legislation for WJRS NEWS… A Senate Resolution in support of Ukrainian sovereignty was also adopted […]

West files to run for County Judge Executive; filing deadline for partisan offices has passed

Wednesday, January 26 by Zac Oakes

Another candidate has joined the race for Russell County Judge Executive. Brent West, a Democrat, has filed to run for the office. West is the lone Democrat, so he will be unopposed in the primary, […]

Legislation Passed to Stop Robocalls

Wednesday, December 18 by Sean Hammond

Earlier this month the U.S. House of Representatives passed the TRACE Act, a bipartisan effort to stop robocallers from flooding Americans’ phones with unwanted calls. Congressman James Comer, who represents Russell County in the First […]

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Bill passed that would allow 18-20 year olds in Kentucky to apply for provisional concealed carry permit

Lexington man arrested after being found passed out in vehicle

Looking back at bills passed in the legislative session

Columbia woman arrested after being found passed out in Cookout drive-thru

Rep. Branscum discusses opposition to recently passed sports betting bill

Branscum talks ‘solar bill’ that recently passed in Frankfort

Major bills passed in Frankfort as legislators adjourn short session

Hate crime legislation proposed in Frankfort; Senate Resolution regarding Ukraine passed

West files to run for County Judge Executive; filing deadline for partisan offices has passed

Legislation Passed to Stop Robocalls

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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