Firecrackers Cause Scare at KY State Fair

Monday, August 19 by Sean Hammond

This past Saturday, the Kentucky State Police experienced a heightened level of activity at the Kentucky state fairgrounds in Louisville during the Kentucky State Fair. Large groups of juveniles were congregating and setting off firecrackers […]

Tourism Increased Last Year in the State

Thursday, August 15 by Sean Hammond

Visitor spending and visitation growth both increased in Kentucky last year, according to a new study from Tourism Economics, the Kentucky Department of Tourism’s research partner. Visitor trips to and within the state eclipsed 71.6 […]

State Record Fish Caught Below Dam | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, July 26 by Sean Hammond

A new state record saugeye was recently caught on Cumberland River below Wolf Creek Dam, according to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife. Clay Smith landed the 8 pound, 8-ounce fish with a pink and white Berkley Flicker Shad crankbait. Saugeye are a... Read More.

Bevin Backed Pension Bill Passes State House

Tuesday, July 23 by Sean Hammond

Keith West files this report from Frankfort for WJRS News on Monday’s passage of House Bill 1 for the viability of quasi-government agencies in the Commonwealth… https://jeffh26.sg-host.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/West-7-23.mp3

Two Locals Compete in State 4-H Horse Show | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, July 9 by Sean Hammond

Piper Garmon aboard her horse Ruby and Chloe Watson aboard her horse Fireball each recently competed in the State 4-H Horse Show where their strong performances earned them a spot in the upcoming Southern Regional 4-H Horse Championship Show in Georgia. Best of luck... Read More.

U.S. 127 Relocation Project is a Candidate for State Funding

Thursday, June 27 by Sean Hammond

The U.S. 127 relocation project was among a group of road projects the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet listed this week that are candidates for state transportation funding, using initial results from the State Highway Investment Formula […]

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Firecrackers Cause Scare at KY State Fair

Tourism Increased Last Year in the State

State Record Fish Caught Below Dam | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Bevin Backed Pension Bill Passes State House

Two Locals Compete in State 4-H Horse Show | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

U.S. 127 Relocation Project is a Candidate for State Funding

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