Air Methods Hosts Safety Training for Russell County First Responders

Wednesday, August 19 by WJRS Staff

More than three dozen local first responders took part in a landing-zone safety and security training Tuesday evening at the Russell County Airport. The two-hour session was hosted by Air Methods, which operates Air Methods […]

More Than 30 First Responders Participate in Russell County School Safety Training

Wednesday, July 22 by WJRS Staff

More than 30 first responders from approximately a dozen agencies and organizations took part in a four-hour school safety training session Wednesday as the Russell County School District continues preparations for the upcoming school year. […]

First Responders to Meet for Annual School Safety Planning

Wednesday, July 22 by WJRS Staff

As the start of a new school year draws closer, Russell County Schools and local emergency responders are coming together Wednesday for their annual school safety meeting. The meeting will bring together law enforcement, fire […]

First responders called to collision on North 127 Sunday evening

Monday, June 22 by WJRS Staff

Several persons were injured during a two-vehicle collision around 5:20 Sunday evening at the intersection of U.S. 127 North and Damron Creek Road. Two persons were airlifted to the U.K. Medical Center for treatment of […]

County road crew, first responders recognized at fiscal court meeting

Wednesday, February 11 by Zac Oakes

This week’s fiscal court meeting began with a recognition of the county road crew, local first responders and the county magistrates for their work during the recent winter storm. County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum said he […]

Richmond woman charged with assaulting first responders

Monday, September 15 by Zac Oakes

A Richmond woman was arrested and charged with assaulting first responders over the weekend. 44-year-old Laura Cooper was arrested and charged with assaulting 3rd degree – police officer, assault 3rd degree – EMS, fire or […]

State of Emergency declared locally; Marcum applauds work of local first responders in tornado aftermath

Monday, May 19 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum has declared a state of emergency following this weekend’s tornado. The state of emergency was declared due to severe damage in the area. Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum […]

First responders called to wreck on North 127

Wednesday, November 27 by Zac Oakes

First responders were called out yesterday evening to a wreck on North Highway 127. Few details are known at this time, but WJRS News is told the wreck occurred some time around 6 yesterday evening […]

Laker Football to host South Laurel on First Responders Night at First National Bank Athletic Complex | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, September 6 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Football team will be back at home tonight as they host the South Laurel Cardinals. The Lakers enter the game at 0-2, coming off two close losses to start the season, while the Cardinals enter at 2-0. The Cardinals have a new... Read More.

Casey County first responders discuss dangerous issues with 911

Thursday, February 22 by Zac Oakes

First responders in Casey County are dealing with potentially dangerous issues involving 911 calls. Casey County’s 911 operations are dispatched through Bluegrass 911 Communications, a regional operation that dispatches for Casey, Lincoln, Garrard, and Mercer […]

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Air Methods Hosts Safety Training for Russell County First Responders

More Than 30 First Responders Participate in Russell County School Safety Training

First Responders to Meet for Annual School Safety Planning

First responders called to collision on North 127 Sunday evening

County road crew, first responders recognized at fiscal court meeting

Richmond woman charged with assaulting first responders

State of Emergency declared locally; Marcum applauds work of local first responders in tornado aftermath

First responders called to wreck on North 127

Laker Football to host South Laurel on First Responders Night at First National Bank Athletic Complex | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Casey County first responders discuss dangerous issues with 911

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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