Officer Involved Shooting in Taylor County Still Under Investigation

Thursday, May 9 by WJRS Staff

An officer involved shooting in nearby Taylor County on Tuesday apparently remains under investigation and details have yet to be released by the Kentucky State Police. The Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) of State Police […]

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 […]

Pulaski man convicted on murder charge in fatal 2021 shooting

Friday, May 3 by Zac Oakes

A Pulaski County man has been convicted in a fatal shooting that took place in Nancy in March 2021. 25-year-old Samuel Baker was found guilty following a trial yesterday in Pulaski County on charges including […]

More details released about fatal shooting in Montpelier community

Thursday, April 4 by Zac Oakes

More details are being released about a fatal shooting in the Montpelier community of Adair County near the Russell County line. According to a report in the Adair County Community Voice, Joseph South, who is […]

Somerset man arrested after reportedly shooting at motorcyclists

Tuesday, March 5 by Zac Oakes

A Somerset man was arrested after he reportedly fired a gun at individuals riding motorcycles. According to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, 60-year-old Terry Cook of Somerset was arrested and charged with wanton endangerment first […]

Wayne County man arrested following school shooting threat

Friday, February 23 by Zac Oakes

A Wayne County man was arrested following a reported school shooting threat. According to reports, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office received a call from employees at Wayne County Hospital about five threatening phone call messages […]

School officials respond to perceived threat of shooting at high school

Tuesday, February 20 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools officials say a high school student sent out messages threatening a school shooting, although officials also told WJRS News they believe the messages were not a credible threat. School officials became aware […]

Investigation underway in fatal Pulaski County shooting

Wednesday, January 10 by Zac Oakes

An investigation is underway following a fatal shooting that occurred in Pulaski County over the weekend. According to multiple reports, the shooting occurred late Saturday night in the Science Hill community resulting in the death […]

KSP investigating Wayne County shooting

Monday, January 8 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting in neighboring Wayne County that took place over the weekend. According to reports, the shooting occurred at around 10 Friday night on Tuggle Hollow Road off […]

KSP investigating officer-involved shooting after police cruiser stolen in Greensburg

Tuesday, November 28 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police is investigating an officer-involved shooting after a police cruiser was stolen in Greensburg Sunday night. According to Kentucky State Police Post 15, the shooting occurred at around 7:15 Sunday night on Creason […]

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Officer Involved Shooting in Taylor County Still Under Investigation

Pulaski man convicted on murder charge in fatal 2021 shooting

More details released about fatal shooting in Montpelier community

Somerset man arrested after reportedly shooting at motorcyclists

Wayne County man arrested following school shooting threat

School officials respond to perceived threat of shooting at high school

Investigation underway in fatal Pulaski County shooting

KSP investigating Wayne County shooting

KSP investigating officer-involved shooting after police cruiser stolen in Greensburg

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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