Sports Wagering bill advances to Senate floor
The Sports Wagering bill has advanced to the Senate floor in Frankfort. Charles Baglan files this report for WJRS NEWS…
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Sports wagering bill passes in the House; Branscum votes against measure
A House Bill allowing sports wagering in Kentucky passed the House of Representatives on Monday. It now moves to the Senate. Charles Baglan files this report from the state capitol for WJRS NEWS… Rep. Josh […]
Kentucky sports betting bill jumps first hurdle in Frankfort
A House Bill being discussed in Frankfort, if passed, would legalize sports wagering in Kentucky. Charles Baglan has this update from the state capitol…
Oscar Tshiebwe Becomes First Player Since Davis to Become Kentucky Sports Figure of the Year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
By LARRY VAUGHT Oscar Tshiebwe’s historic 2021-22 season where led the nation in rebounding — his 515 rebounds were the third most in one season at UK behind Bill Spivey (567 in 1951) and Cliff Hagan (528 in 1952) — resulted in the UK... Read More.
Laker Sports in action tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
Several Laker athletics teams will be in action tonight. Lady Laker Volleyball will host Rockcastle County with the freshman match beginning at 4:30. The 2002 Lady Laker Volleyball team will be recognized between the JV and varsity matches at around 6 p.m. The Lady... Read More.
4-H shooting sports teams do well in state competiton
Several Russell County 4-H shooting sports teams brought home honors over the weekend from the state shooting sports competition. Dalton Foley, Carter Brown, Jace Anderson, and Will Hatter placed first in black powder percussion rifle […]
Russell County 4-H shows out at state shooting sports competition
Several Russell County 4-H participants brought home trophies over the weekend from the Kentucky 4-H State Shooting Sports Competition, the culminating event for the state 4-H Shooting Sports program. Individually, Brayden Popplewell won first place […]
Several Laker sports in action tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
Several Russell County Laker Athletics teams will be in action tonight. The Lady Laker Volleyball team will host district rival Clinton County beginning at 5 p.m. The Lady Laker Soccer team will host Southwestern beginning at 5:30 p.m. Russell County Middle School Football will... Read More.
3 youth chosen for 4-H Shooting Sports team
Kentucky 4-H Shooting Sports announced on Thursday that after months of hard work and dedication, their National Shotgun and Muzzleloading Teams have been chosen, with three youth from Russell County making the team. Eli Foley […]
Bill that bans transgender girls from participating in girls’ sports sent to governor
A bill to ban transgender girls from girls’ athletics in Kentucky is heading to Governor Andy Beshear following final passage in the Senate on Thursday by a vote of 26-9. The bill, known as Senate […]