Former Russell Co. Schools Transportation Director Robert Leach Dies at 70

Wednesday, November 11 by WJRS Staff

A former Russell County school transportation director and longtime local theater operator has died. Robert Hale Leach, of Russell Springs, died Tuesday at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. He was 70. Leach was […]

Representative Josh Branscum Highlights Transportation Funding

Tuesday, August 4 by WJRS Staff

State Representative Josh Branscum is highlighting what he says is a historic investment in Kentucky’s transportation system approved during this year’s legislative session. Branscum says House Bill 502 provides a $4.2 billion six-year road plan […]

School district placing extra money in transportation budget for next year with rise in fuel costs

Tuesday, June 9 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools is placing extra money into its transportation budget for next year with the rise in fuel costs over the last several months. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford said the district is […]

State transportation cabinet gives update on roadways

Wednesday, January 28 by Zac Oakes

The District 8 transportation cabinet provided an update on roadway conditions in the area. The cabinet said most Priority A and B routes — including interstates, parkways, and major highways—are mostly clear, though some slush […]

Transportation officials discuss 127 plans

Thursday, October 30 by Zac Oakes

Yesterday on local news, we reported on the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s plan to construct multiple roundabouts on a stretch of Highway 127 from the Maple Street intersection near Arby’s to the Jamestown Bypass. Jeff Dick, […]

Transportation cabinet examining implementation of roundabouts on Highway 127

Wednesday, October 29 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is examining how to improve traffic flow and safety along Highway 127. One way the cabinet is looking at improving traffic flow and safety is through constructing roundabouts on a four-mile […]

Transportation Cabinet hoping to have Fishing Creek Bridge lanes reopened by end of month

Tuesday, August 12 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says it is hoping to have the westbound lanes on Fishing Creek Bridge on the Cumberland Parkway reopened by the end of the month. The cabinet said they are targeting August […]

Transportation cabinet warning of scam message

Tuesday, June 10 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is warning of a scam text message circulating around the state. The text message warns of a false outstanding traffic ticket. The message says that if the recipient doesn’t click on […]

Branscum appointed to CSG South’s Economic Development, Transportation, and Cultural Affairs Committee

Thursday, January 30 by Zac Oakes

Representative Josh Branscum of Russell Springs was appointed to serve on the Council of State Governments South’s Economic Development, Transportation, and Cultural Affairs Committee. The committee examines issues related to infrastructure, transportation, economic progress, and […]

School Transportation Director discusses fuel costs for buses

Thursday, November 21 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools Transportation Director Eric Wolford was on Community Conversations on WJRS this week, discussing the costs associated with transportation. Wolford said one of the biggest expenses is fuel for the school buses. Wolford […]

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Stories tagged with: transportation

Former Russell Co. Schools Transportation Director Robert Leach Dies at 70

Representative Josh Branscum Highlights Transportation Funding

School district placing extra money in transportation budget for next year with rise in fuel costs

State transportation cabinet gives update on roadways

Transportation officials discuss 127 plans

Transportation cabinet examining implementation of roundabouts on Highway 127

Transportation Cabinet hoping to have Fishing Creek Bridge lanes reopened by end of month

Transportation cabinet warning of scam message

Branscum appointed to CSG South’s Economic Development, Transportation, and Cultural Affairs Committee

School Transportation Director discusses fuel costs for buses

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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