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Legislative Update

Over the past month the number of Kentuckians who have tested positive for COVID-19 has grown from zero to 770, the stock market has suffered record-setting plunges and unemployment numbers have skyrocketed. In this environment, […]

Legislative Update

With the number of COVID-19 cases on the rise in Kentucky, the Kentucky legislature is continuing the 2020 Legislative Session. Here’s Keith West with a recap on this past week…

Coronavirus Update | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

There were no new confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Kentucky on Wednesday. Governor Andy Beshear made the announcement on Wednesday afternoon. Beshear did make some recommendations yesterday including… · Folks avoid large crowds, especially those that are older with pre-existing conditions · Beshear recommended... Read More.

Legislative Update

The 2020 Legislative Session reached the halfway point this week. Here’s Keith West with a recap of the busy week in Frankfort for legislators…

Legislative Update

Legislators wrapped up another week in Frankfort this week. Here’s Keith West with a recap of the week…

Legislative Update

Keith West files this report from Frankfort on the business handled this week by legislators…

Update on 910-Parkway Interchange

The KY 910-Cumberland Parkway interchange project is in its final phases, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s District 8 office in Somerset. Final road surface began on Wednesday and once that work is complete, crews […]

Library Update

 Russell County Public Library Director Lindsey Westerfield spoke to WJRS NEWS about the latest timeline in regards to the new library as well as some vital information for library patrons to remember in the coming […]