State Police Investigating Officer Involved Shooting in Cumberland County

Tuesday, August 11 by WJRS Staff

KSP Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Cumberland County Burkesville, KY. (August 11, 2020) – The Kentucky State Police, Columbia Post is investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred just before 4:30 pm yesterday afternoon in […]

Kentucky State Police Releases Details of Fatal Wreck on Parkway Wednesday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, July 30 by WJRS Staff

NEWS RELEASE KSP Investigates Fatal Collision In Russell Co. Russell Springs, KY. (July 30, 2020) – Kentucky State Police Post 15 Troopers responded to a two-vehicle collision in Russell County Wednesday afternoon. On July 29, 2020 at approximately 3:40 P.M. CDT, KSP Post 15... Read More.

Longtime RC Police Chief Announces Retirement

Friday, July 10 by Sean Hammond

The longtime police chief for the City of Russell Springs has announced his retirement. Joe Michael Irvin announced last night during the monthly meeting of the Russell Springs city Council he would soon retire from […]

Former RS Police Officer Now in Columbia

Friday, June 19 by Sean Hammond

A former City of Russell Springs officer has left and joined the Columbia Police Department. Ethan Pike was recently hired by Columbia Mayor Pam Hoots for the City of Columbia. Pike also previously worked for […]

Fired Albany Police Chief Sues City

Monday, May 18 by Sean Hammond

A long-time police chief in the City of Albany is suing his former employer, alleging he was fired due to age discrimination. In a lawsuit filed late last week in Clinton Circuit Court, Ernest Guffey, […]

Police Pursuit that Started Near Burkesville Leads to Fatality

Wednesday, April 1 by Sean Hammond

A police pursuit that began yesterday morning just outside of Burkesville has resulted in one person being killed. Randy Speck of Albany files this report for WJRS Local News… No further details have been released identifying […]

Police Scam in the Area

Thursday, March 26 by Sean Hammond

The Russell Springs Police Department is wanting to make folks aware of a scam circulating in the area. The person calling states that they are the Chief of Police asking for financial contributions. Please be […]

Jamestown Police Asking for Assistance in Locating Two Missing Juveniles | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Saturday, February 8 by Sean Hammond

The Jamestown Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating two juveniles. 16-year-old Austin Passmore of Russell County. Austin Passmore is described as a white male, 5’7” in height, 165 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Austin Passmore was last seen... Read More.

Adair Man Arrested Following Standoff with Police

Monday, January 20 by Sean Hammond

An attempt to serve an arrest warrant on an Adair County man Sunday morning led to a scary encounter. According to reports, Adair County Deputy Sheriff Chandler Staten responded to 901 Jones Chapel Road in […]

Local Police Asking for Assistance in Locating Missing Juvenile

Monday, August 12 by Sean Hammond

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is needing assistance in locating a missing juvenile. Karlee K. Irvine, 17, was reported missing on Sunday, August 11. She stands 5’3″ and weighs 143 pounds with brown eyes and […]

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State Police Investigating Officer Involved Shooting in Cumberland County

Kentucky State Police Releases Details of Fatal Wreck on Parkway Wednesday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Longtime RC Police Chief Announces Retirement

Former RS Police Officer Now in Columbia

Fired Albany Police Chief Sues City

Police Pursuit that Started Near Burkesville Leads to Fatality

Police Scam in the Area

Jamestown Police Asking for Assistance in Locating Two Missing Juveniles | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Adair Man Arrested Following Standoff with Police

Local Police Asking for Assistance in Locating Missing Juvenile

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