Jamestown recognizes police officers, outgoing public works director

Monday, May 20 by Zac Oakes

The City of Jamestown had several recognitions at its last city council meeting. The council recognized outgoing Public Works Director Neal Jackson, along with multiple police officers. Here’s Jamestown Mayor Regena Hinton on the recognitions. […]

UPDATE: State Police Post 15 Columbia Releases Information on Two Deaths in Russell County

Saturday, May 4 by WJRS Staff

NOTE: Kentucky State Police in Columbia has released information regarding the two deaths which occurred in in Russell County on Friday night. WJRS News has learned that Larry V. Gosser of the Gosser Ridge […]

State Police conducting traffic safety checkpoints

Friday, May 3 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police Post 15 will again be conducting traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area. State Police say these checkpoints are part of Post 15’s highway safety efforts. Troopers will be checking for […]

Russell Springs Police release March activity report

Thursday, April 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Police Department released its monthly activity report for the month of March. Last month, Russell Springs Police made 29 total arrests, including 2 alcohol DUI arrests and 2 drug DUI arrests. That […]

Wayne County man leads police on manhunt after firing gun inside home

Wednesday, April 10 by Zac Oakes

A Wayne County man was arrested following a manhunt after he reportedly fired shots inside a home where several people were present. According to reports, Richard D. Baker Jr of Monticello was arrested and faces […]

State Police conducting traffic safety checkpoints in Russell, surrounding counties

Monday, March 4 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police Post 15 will again be conducting traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area. State Police say these checkpoints are part of Post 15’s highway safety efforts. Troopers will be checking for […]

Former Somerset Police Captain sentenced to 5 years on theft, trafficking charges

Friday, March 1 by Zac Oakes

A former Somerset Police Captain was sentenced to five years in prison this week on charges that include theft, drug trafficking, burglary, official misconduct, and other charges. 45-year-old Michael Correll was sentenced in Pulaski Circuit […]

Liberty woman arrested after driving stolen vehicle from Adair County, fighting with police

Thursday, February 22 by Zac Oakes

A Liberty woman was arrested last week after she reportedly stole a vehicle from a business in Columbia and fought with Casey County deputies. According to reports, 39-year-old Sherri Hayes was arrested and faces charges […]

Former Somerset Police Captain pleads guilty to theft, misconduct charges

Friday, January 26 by Zac Oakes

A former Somerset Police Captain entered a guilty plea last week on 22 charges, which include theft and misconduct. According to the Commonwealth Journal in Somerset, former Somerset Police Captain Michael Correll pleaded guilty to […]

Russell Springs Police release end-of-year report

Monday, January 15 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Police Department released its end-of-year report for 2023. Last year, Russell Springs Police issued 646 citations and made 246 arrests. That includes 25 alcohol DUI arrests along with 14 drug DUI arrests. […]

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Jamestown recognizes police officers, outgoing public works director

UPDATE: State Police Post 15 Columbia Releases Information on Two Deaths in Russell County

State Police conducting traffic safety checkpoints

Russell Springs Police release March activity report

Wayne County man leads police on manhunt after firing gun inside home

State Police conducting traffic safety checkpoints in Russell, surrounding counties

Former Somerset Police Captain sentenced to 5 years on theft, trafficking charges

Liberty woman arrested after driving stolen vehicle from Adair County, fighting with police

Former Somerset Police Captain pleads guilty to theft, misconduct charges

Russell Springs Police release end-of-year report

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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