Somerset Man Sentenced to 32 Years in Federal Prison; Russell County Case Pending

Thursday, November 5 by WJRS Staff

A Somerset man has been sentenced to thirty-two years in federal prison and still faces state charges, including a case in Russell County. Pulaski County Sheriff Bobby Jones says Jesus Chavez, 33, was sentenced November […]

Somerset Couple’s Federal Sentences Bring Prison Terms to 100 Years

Thursday, October 22 by WJRS Staff

A Somerset husband and wife will each serve a total of 100 years in prison following their sentencing Wednesday in federal court on child pornography production charges. 39-year-old Christopher Ethridge and his wife, 30-year-old Amy […]

Pastor from Somerset Arrested on Charges Involving Minors

Saturday, October 3 by Sean Hammond

A Somerset man who served as a pastor in Lincoln County has been arrested following an investigation into alleged sexual offenses involving minors. Pulaski County Sheriff Bobby Jones says 54-year-old Scott C. Hughes of Somerset […]

Lady Laker Volleyball Teams Face Somerset Christian and Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, September 24 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lady Laker volleyball teams played back-to-back matches Monday and Tuesday, with the freshmen winning both of their contests. At Laker Gym on Monday, September 21st, the freshmen and junior varsity teams each defeated Somerset Christian School in straight sets, two to... Read More.

Lady Lakers Roll Past Somerset 6-1 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, September 15 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lady Laker soccer team picked up a convincing varsity win over Somerset Tuesday night, defeating the Lady Briar Jumpers 6-1. Addison Coffey and Madison Bennett led the Russell County offense, with each recording a hat trick. Coffey also contributed an assist... Read More.

Lakers Shut Out Glasgow Following 3-3 Tie with Somerset | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, September 11 by WJRS Staff

The Laker boys soccer team is rolling into the weekend with a 7-3-1 record with a tie and win this week. Tuesday, the Lakers faced Somerset at home coming away with a tie after a nail biter that ended 3-3. Assists and goals are... Read More.

Somerset Woman Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Russell Springs

Tuesday, September 8 by WJRS Staff

A Somerset woman was arrested on multiple drug charges following a traffic stop late this morning in Russell Springs. Russell Springs Police Officer Blake Adamson arrested 53-year-old Julie West of Somerset. West was charged with […]

Wayne Curry, 76, of Somerset

Monday, August 31 by WJRS Staff

Wayne Curry, 76, of Somerset, died Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Jean Waddle Cancer Center. Survivors include: Wife — Rita Anderson Curry Three sons — Mark Curry, Kyle Anderson Curry and Wesley Brown. Funeral services […]

Somerset Man Arrested Following Investigation into AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Images

Tuesday, August 18 by WJRS Staff

Pulaski County authorities have arrested a Somerset man following an investigation into alleged computer-generated child sexual abuse images. Sheriff Bobby Jones says 19-year-old Dylan J. Bill was arrested shortly after 1 a.m. August 18 and […]

Two-Year-Old Critically Injured; Somerset Man Charged

Friday, August 14 by WJRS Staff

A Somerset man has been arrested after a two-year-old child was hospitalized with serious injuries. Kentucky State Police say they were contacted Thursday by Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital about the unresponsive child. The child was […]

Current Weather

Stories tagged with: somerset

Somerset Man Sentenced to 32 Years in Federal Prison; Russell County Case Pending

Somerset Couple’s Federal Sentences Bring Prison Terms to 100 Years

Pastor from Somerset Arrested on Charges Involving Minors

Lady Laker Volleyball Teams Face Somerset Christian and Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers Roll Past Somerset 6-1 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers Shut Out Glasgow Following 3-3 Tie with Somerset | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Somerset Woman Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Russell Springs

Wayne Curry, 76, of Somerset

Somerset Man Arrested Following Investigation into AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Images

Two-Year-Old Critically Injured; Somerset Man Charged

Current Radar

Obituaries

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