$20 Million Available for Police Communications Upgrades

Wednesday, August 26 by WJRS Staff

Local police departments across Southern and Eastern Kentucky will have an opportunity to apply for federal funding to upgrade communications equipment. Congressman Hal Rogers says he secured 20 million dollars in Community Project Funding exclusively […]

Russell Springs Police Arrest Bradfordsville Man on Drug, DUI Charges

Sunday, August 23 by WJRS Staff

A Bradfordsville man was arrested on DUI and drug charges late Saturday night by Russell Springs Police. According to police reports, Officer Kendall Catron arrested 60-year-old Jeff Cheatham on charges of DUI, possession of methamphetamine, […]

Staffing Among First Challenges for New Jamestown Police Chief

Tuesday, August 11 by WJRS Staff

One of the first challenges facing newly appointed Jamestown Police Chief Nathan Antle is staffing the city’s police department. Antle was appointed to the position by Jamestown Mayor Regena Hinton last Wednesday and was officially […]

ANTLE SWORN-IN AS JAMESTOWN POLICE CHIEF

Monday, August 10 by WJRS Staff

Nathan Antle is officially the new Chief of Police for the City of Jamestown. On Monday afternoon, Mayor Regena Hinton administered the oath of office to Antle during a ceremony attended by family, friends, and […]

Antle Appointed Jamestown Police Chief; Kerns Transitions to School Resource Officer

Thursday, August 6 by WJRS Staff

The City of Jamestown has a new Police Chief. During a special called meeting Wednesday evening, Mayor Regena Hinton recommended Nathan Antle to succeed Chief Jeff Kerns, who is stepping down from the position after […]

Jamestown Police Chief Expected to Step Down; Council to Consider Successor

Monday, August 3 by WJRS Staff

The City of Jamestown could soon have a new police chief. WJRS NEWS has learned that longtime Jamestown Police Chief Jeff Kerns has requested to step down from his leadership role and be reassigned as […]

KENTUCKY STATE POLICE HONORS LOCAL TROOPERS FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE

Friday, July 24 by WJRS Staff

The Kentucky State Police recognized its top sworn personnel Thursday during the agency’s annual Sworn Awards Ceremony, honoring 84 troopers, detectives and officers who went above and beyond the call of duty during 2025. State […]

Little Louisville Road Disturbance Ends with Police Response, Arrest on Multiple Charges

Thursday, July 23 by WJRS Staff

A man was taken into custody just after 10:00 p.m. Tuesday following a disturbance at a residence on Little Louisville Road just outside of Jamestown. According to the arrest citation by Deputy Stone Bolin, he […]

Jamestown Police Chief Reflects on Standoff, Thanks Responding Agencies

Friday, July 17 by WJRS Staff

Jamestown Police Chief Jeff Kerns praised the efforts of local and state law enforcement officers during Wednesday night’s lengthy standoff while addressing the Jamestown Mayor and City Council during Thursday evening’s regular meeting. Chief Kerns […]

Jamestown Man Surrenders After Lengthy Standoff with Police

Thursday, July 16 by WJRS Staff

UPDATED — NEW INFORMATION — THURSDAY 3:50 p.m. According to the complaint warrant sworn out by Jamestown Police Officer Heath Tarter, Beard allegedly struck his wife in the head with the butt of a handgun. […]

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$20 Million Available for Police Communications Upgrades

Russell Springs Police Arrest Bradfordsville Man on Drug, DUI Charges

Staffing Among First Challenges for New Jamestown Police Chief

ANTLE SWORN-IN AS JAMESTOWN POLICE CHIEF

Antle Appointed Jamestown Police Chief; Kerns Transitions to School Resource Officer

Jamestown Police Chief Expected to Step Down; Council to Consider Successor

KENTUCKY STATE POLICE HONORS LOCAL TROOPERS FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE

Little Louisville Road Disturbance Ends with Police Response, Arrest on Multiple Charges

Jamestown Police Chief Reflects on Standoff, Thanks Responding Agencies

Jamestown Man Surrenders After Lengthy Standoff with Police

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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