Russell County Grand Jury Indicts 12 People

Wednesday, October 28 by WJRS Staff

A dozen people were indicted during Tuesday’s monthly session of the Russell County Grand Jury. According to circuit court records, those indicted include: Bradley Hicks of Russell Springs, charged with theft of a firearm, possession […]

Russell County Grand Jury Indicts 11 People

Wednesday, September 23 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Grand Jury returned indictments against eleven people Tuesday, according to the Russell County Circuit Clerk’s office. Lisa Mann of Old Columbia Road in Russell Springs was indicted on two counts of assault […]

Grand Jury Returns True Bills Against 30 People

Thursday, August 27 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Grand Jury met Tuesday and returned indictments against 30 individuals on charges ranging from drug trafficking and possession to burglary, assault and organized crime. According to circuit court records: David Carl Kasper and […]

Over 20 people taken to hospital following reported gas leak at Wayne County Senior Center

Friday, June 19 by Zac Oakes

Over 20 people were taken to the hospital following a reported gas leak at the Wayne County Senior Citizens Center yesterday. Wayne County officials say it happened just before noon local time yesterday. Monticello-Wayne County […]

Two people transported to hospital following two-vehicle collision on Highway 80 in Adair County Monday

Wednesday, June 17 by Zac Oakes

Two people were transported to the hospital following a two-vehicle collision on Highway 80 in Adair County on Monday. The Adair County Sheriff’s Office said 18-year-old Tianna King of Columbia was operating a 2011 Chevy […]

Three people arrested following demolition derby incident

Friday, June 5 by Zac Oakes

Three people were arrested by Russell Springs Police last night following an incident during the demolition derby at the Russell County Fair. 29-year-old James Michael Elmore was arrested and charged with assault second degree. 34-year-old […]

Four people reported dead, including suspect, after police standoff in Adair County yesterday

Tuesday, April 21 by Zac Oakes

We’re continuing to learn more details about a tragedy in Adair County yesterday in which four people are reported dead. Yesterday morning a little after 11:00, law enforcement officers in Adair County along with Kentucky […]

Two people arrested in Columbia after fentanyl found in car

Wednesday, April 1 by Zac Oakes

Two people were arrested following a traffic stop in Columbia where police say fentanyl and other drugs were found in the car. 38-year-old Brittney D. Nugent and 41-year-old Brandon A. Maust were arrested by Columbia […]

Three people taken to hospital following collision on 127 yesterday

Wednesday, February 4 by Zac Oakes

Three people were taken to the hospital following a two-vehicle collision on Highway 127 yesterday afternoon. The collision occurred just before 4:00 yesterday afternoon in the area of Walgreens and Java Springs. Russell Springs Police […]

Russell County Emergency Management advising people to stay off roads

Saturday, January 24 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Emergency Management is advising people to stay off the roadways unless absolutely necessary. Emergency Management Director Michael Tojo Bray said roadways are slick and advised people to avoid driving if possible. Those who […]

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Russell County Grand Jury Indicts 12 People

Russell County Grand Jury Indicts 11 People

Grand Jury Returns True Bills Against 30 People

Over 20 people taken to hospital following reported gas leak at Wayne County Senior Center

Two people transported to hospital following two-vehicle collision on Highway 80 in Adair County Monday

Three people arrested following demolition derby incident

Four people reported dead, including suspect, after police standoff in Adair County yesterday

Two people arrested in Columbia after fentanyl found in car

Three people taken to hospital following collision on 127 yesterday

Russell County Emergency Management advising people to stay off roads

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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