CASA program in the works for Russell, Wayne counties

Friday, August 29 by Zac Oakes

A new program is in the works aimed at providing advocates for children in the judicial system. Court Appointed Special Advocates, commonly referred to as CASA, is a program in 80 percent or more of […]

Laker Football scrimmaging Garrard County tonight; RCMS Football will take on Wayne County tomorrow | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, August 15 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Football team will open its 2025 season one week from tonight, when they take on the Adair County Indians at Lindsey Wilson University. Kickoff for next Saturday's game is set for 7 p.m. at Parnell Family Stadium. The Lakers have a final... Read More.

Wayne County man charged in child sexual abuse investigation

Monday, July 21 by Zac Oakes

A Wayne County man has been charged in a child sexual abuse investigation by Kentucky State Police. State Police say 25-year-old Jorge Martin Vasquez Jr. of Monticello was initially arrested in May and charged with […]

Wayne County man attempted to steal ambulance; charged with attempted murder, multiple auto thefts

Friday, July 11 by Zac Oakes

A Wayne County man is facing multiple charges after he reportedly stole multiple vehicles, attempted to steal an ambulance from the hospital, and attempted to run another man over. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office said […]

Wayne County woman killed while crossing Highway 27 in Somerset

Wednesday, July 2 by Zac Oakes

A Wayne County woman died over the weekend while crossing Highway 27 in Somerset. According to reports, 39-year-old Linda Greene of Wayne County was crossing Highway 27 on foot Saturday night at around 9:30 local […]

Wayne County man arrested by Russell County Sheriff’s Office

Monday, June 16 by Zac Oakes

A Wayne County man was arrested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office over the weekend. 22-year-old Tony Wallace of Monticello was arrested Saturday night and charged with theft of automobile parts and criminal trespassing third […]

Mary Gladys Dennis, age 96, of Wayne County

Wednesday, June 11 by Sean Hammond

Mary Gladys (Crabtree) Dennis went to her eternal rest June 9, 2025, reaching the age of 96 years, 8 months, 27 days. She was born September 13, 1928, in Wayne County to Maude and Oscar […]

Roger Wayne Wade, age 82, of Russell Springs

Thursday, June 5 by Sean Hammond

Roger Wayne Wade, of Russell Springs, passed from this life Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Russell County Hospital. He was 82 years of age. Born June 30, 1942, in Valdosta, Georgia, he was the only […]

KSP Arrests Wayne County Man in Child Sexual Abuse Material Investigation

Tuesday, May 13 by Sean Hammond

A Wayne County man was arrested Friday afternoon as part of a child sexual abuse material investigation. Kentucky State Police arrested 25-year-old Jorge Martin Vasquez Jr. following an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation. Vasquez […]

18-year-old dies in Wayne County wreck

Monday, April 28 by Zac Oakes

An 18-year-old man died as the result of a two-vehicle wreck in Wayne County yesterday. Kentucky State Police say the wreck occurred just before 8 a.m. local time at the intersection of West Highway 90 […]

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CASA program in the works for Russell, Wayne counties

Laker Football scrimmaging Garrard County tonight; RCMS Football will take on Wayne County tomorrow | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wayne County man charged in child sexual abuse investigation

Wayne County man attempted to steal ambulance; charged with attempted murder, multiple auto thefts

Wayne County woman killed while crossing Highway 27 in Somerset

Wayne County man arrested by Russell County Sheriff’s Office

Mary Gladys Dennis, age 96, of Wayne County

Roger Wayne Wade, age 82, of Russell Springs

KSP Arrests Wayne County Man in Child Sexual Abuse Material Investigation

18-year-old dies in Wayne County wreck

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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