BREAKING NEWS Local & State Police in Standoff at Residence off U.S. 127 South in Jamestown

Wednesday, July 15 by WJRS Staff

** UPDATED 9:06 P.M. ** The standoff is over. One man is in custody. No injuries reported. Listen to WJRS NEWS tomorrow morning at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 for complete details. **************************************************** 5:32 p.m. Wednesday, […]

Jamestown Police remind residents of traffic pattern changes for Lakefest this weekend

Thursday, July 2 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown Police Department is reminding local residents that the Jamestown Square will be closed for Lakefest this weekend, and traffic patterns will be changed. Jamestown Police say the square will be closed from around […]

Meyer sworn in as newest officer in Jamestown Police Department

Thursday, July 2 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown Police Department has a new police officer. Corey Meyer was sworn in by Mayor Regena Hinton as the department’s newest officer yesterday. Meyer graduated from the law enforcement training academy in 2020 and […]

Columbia Police Charge Three with Criminal Abuse

Thursday, June 25 by Sean Hammond

Three people are facing criminal abuse charges following an investigation by the Columbia Police Department into the alleged mistreatment of four children. Chief Evan Burton told WJRS NEWS officers responded around 11:45 Tuesday morning to […]

Somerset Police Increasing Cruise Enforcement

Wednesday, June 24 by Sean Hammond

The Somerset Police Department says it’s stepping up enforcement during Somernites Cruise weekends in an effort to protect the popular event, not disrupt it. Police report a sharp increase in dangerous and disruptive behavior along […]

State Police release details on Sunday evening wreck on North 127

Monday, June 22 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police Post 15 has released details regarding a two-vehicle collision on North Highway 127 Sunday evening. Police say it happened just after 5:30 Sunday evening near the intersection of North Highway 127 and […]

Jamestown preparing for annual Lakefest celebration; hazardous duty for police officers could begin in October

Friday, June 19 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council met last night. Mayor Regena Hinton said the city is putting on the final touches in preparation for the annual Lakefest celebration, which is just two weeks away. Hinton also said […]

Jamestown Police charge Frenchburg man in vehicle theft case

Thursday, June 18 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown Police Department has charged a Frenchburg man in the case of a stolen vehicle discovered earlier this week. 41-year-old Danny Prater was charged with receiving stolen property valued between $1,000 and $10,000. Prater […]

Jamestown Police investigating stolen truck found near Jamestown Elementary School this morning

Monday, June 15 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown Police is investigating after a truck that was reported stolen was found near Jamestown Elementary School this morning. Jamestown Police Chief Jeff Kerns said the police department responded after a call came in […]

Russell Springs Police make pair of theft arrests

Tuesday, May 26 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Police made a pair of theft arrests yesterday evening. 18-year-old Charles Kitchen of Lancaster was arrested and charged with theft by unlawful taking. 30-year-old Corey Fowler of Jamestown was arrested and charged with […]

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BREAKING NEWS Local & State Police in Standoff at Residence off U.S. 127 South in Jamestown

Jamestown Police remind residents of traffic pattern changes for Lakefest this weekend

Meyer sworn in as newest officer in Jamestown Police Department

Columbia Police Charge Three with Criminal Abuse

Somerset Police Increasing Cruise Enforcement

State Police release details on Sunday evening wreck on North 127

Jamestown preparing for annual Lakefest celebration; hazardous duty for police officers could begin in October

Jamestown Police charge Frenchburg man in vehicle theft case

Jamestown Police investigating stolen truck found near Jamestown Elementary School this morning

Russell Springs Police make pair of theft arrests

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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