State Police Seeking Dispatchers

Friday, August 14 by WJRS Staff

Frankfort, KY – Kentucky State Police (KSP) is seeking to fill 30 full-time and part-time Telecommunicator positions at 14 various post locations across the Commonwealth. KSP Spokesperson Sergeant Josh Lawson says the agency is experiencing an […]

State Police Investigating Officer Involved Shooting in Cumberland County

Tuesday, August 11 by WJRS Staff

KSP Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Cumberland County Burkesville, KY. (August 11, 2020) – The Kentucky State Police, Columbia Post is investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred just before 4:30 pm yesterday afternoon in […]

Kentucky State Police Releases Details of Fatal Wreck on Parkway Wednesday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, July 30 by WJRS Staff

NEWS RELEASE KSP Investigates Fatal Collision In Russell Co. Russell Springs, KY. (July 30, 2020) – Kentucky State Police Post 15 Troopers responded to a two-vehicle collision in Russell County Wednesday afternoon. On July 29, 2020 at approximately 3:40 P.M. CDT, KSP Post 15... Read More.

State Announces New Restrictions on Monday In Face of Increasing COVID-19 Cases | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, July 27 by WJRS Staff

Frankfort, KY - Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday announced several new measures to stem the rising number of cases of the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) in the commonwealth. "At a time when Kentucky is dealing with a surge in the coronavirus, knowing where other... Read More.

Escalating COVID-19 Cases Concerning to White House and State Officials, Beshear Says Sunday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, July 26 by WJRS Staff

Gov. Andy Beshear on Sunday updated Kentuckians on the commonwealth’s ongoing fight against the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). “I want you to know that the White House and Kentucky state government are in complete agreement that the escalation of cases is going to require... Read More.

Escalating Cases of COVID-19 Concerning to White House and State Officials, Beshear Says Sunday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, July 26 by WJRS Staff

Gov. Andy Beshear on Sunday updated Kentuckians on the commonwealth’s ongoing fight against the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). “I want you to know that the White House and Kentucky state government are in complete agreement that the escalation of cases is going to require... Read More.

Over 670 New COVID-19 Cases Confirmed in the State Tuesday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, July 22 by Sean Hammond

The surge of COVID-19 continues in Kentucky as 674 new cases of the coronavirus were announced on Tuesday, bringing the case total to just over 24 thousand. Governor Andy Beshear said that was not good news. Three more people with the virus have died,... Read More.

Four New COVID-19 Cases in RC; New State Guidance Announced | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, July 21 by Sean Hammond

State officials announced yesterday 258 new cases of COVID-19 Monday, prompting Governor Andy Beshear to limit the size of social gatherings to 10 people. Monday’s numbers, on top of almost 1500 new cases over the weekend, resulted in Beshear also recommending a 14-day quarantine... Read More.

2020 State Real Property Tax Rate Has Been Set

Friday, July 3 by Sean Hammond

The Kentucky Department of Revenue has set the 2020 State Real Property Tax Rate at 12.2 cents per $100 of assessed value. The state property tax rate is based on the revenue generated from the […]

Josh Branscum Elected State Representative

Wednesday, July 1 by Sean Hammond

Josh Branscum is the new State Representative-Elect for Russell County and the 83rd district. Final vote results were released yesterday in Russell, Clinton and Cumberland counties and Branscum defeated his opponent, Mark Polston, by just […]

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State Police Seeking Dispatchers

State Police Investigating Officer Involved Shooting in Cumberland County

Kentucky State Police Releases Details of Fatal Wreck on Parkway Wednesday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

State Announces New Restrictions on Monday In Face of Increasing COVID-19 Cases | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Escalating COVID-19 Cases Concerning to White House and State Officials, Beshear Says Sunday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Escalating Cases of COVID-19 Concerning to White House and State Officials, Beshear Says Sunday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Over 670 New COVID-19 Cases Confirmed in the State Tuesday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Four New COVID-19 Cases in RC; New State Guidance Announced | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

2020 State Real Property Tax Rate Has Been Set

Josh Branscum Elected State Representative

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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