Two Arrested on Domestic Violence Related Charges

Monday, August 3 by WJRS Staff

Two Russell Springs residents were arrested late Saturday afternoon following a domestic violence investigation by the Russell Springs Police Department. According to police records, Officer Blake Adamson arrested 47-year-old Jerry Barido of Russell Springs on […]

Sheriff’s office makes pair of drug related arrests last night

Monday, December 29 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office made a pair of drug-related arrests last night. 62-year-old Michael R. Snow of Russell Springs was arrested on charges including illegal possession of a legend drug, possession of marijuana, and […]

Russell Springs man indicted on 30 wanton endangerment charges related to shots fired incident at City Park

Thursday, November 6 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was indicted by a grand jury today on 30 charges of wanton endangerment related to a shots fired incident at the Russell Springs City Park over Labor Day weekend. A Russell […]

Three Dead in Family Related Shooting Incidents, Investigation Continues

Saturday, May 4 by WJRS Staff

Three people are confirmed dead following a series of shooting incidents Friday night. WJRS News has learned the identity of all three victims, although those names are being withheld pending official release from investigating law […]

First House bill related to juvenile justice reform advances from committee

Thursday, February 16 by Derek Aaron

The November 2022 riot at the Adair Youth Development Center has led to discussions by legislators and Kentucky’s juvenile justice system is likely to undergo some major changes before the end of the 2023 legislative […]

4 COVID related deaths reported in Russell County last week

Tuesday, February 15 by Zac Oakes

Four COVID-related deaths were reported in Russell County last week, according to the Lake Cumberland District Health Department. According to state records, there have been 77 COVID-related deaths in Russell County. Last week, the health […]

62nd COVID-19 Related Death Reported in Russell County

Wednesday, November 17 by Sean Hammond

Of today’s 124 reported cases, 91 (73%) were unvaccinated and 33 of today’s cases (27%) were in individuals 18 years of age or younger. Please take the necessary precautions to protect yourself and your loved […]

Columbia Man Arrested in Russell Springs on Drug and Traffic Related Charges

Monday, August 23 by Sean Hammond

A Columbia man was arrested in Russell Springs late last night. According to jail records, 32-year-old Ever Peralta of Columbia was arrested by Officer Debra Necessary with the Russell Springs Police Department and charged with […]

Russell Springs Man Arrested on Alcohol and Traffic Related Charges

Monday, August 2 by Sean Hammond

According to jail records, Robert Loy, age 33 was arrested by Officer Debra Necessary of the Russell Springs Police Department and charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol First Degree, Fleeing […]

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