The Russell County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Russell Springs man on Tuesday on trespassing and theft charges, along with other warrants. 26-year-old Perry Bryant Bishop was arrested and charged with criminal trespassing first degree and […]

Governor Andy Beshear said yesterday that curfews at state bars and restaurants will end on May 28. Bar seating will also be allowed. May 28 is the same day all events held indoors and outdoors […]

The Russell County Fiscal Court met in its regular monthly meeting Monday evening. Russell County Judge Executive Gary Robertson spoke to WJRS News about the meeting.

Marty Kazsuk was recently promoted from the position of Deputy Chief of Training to Assistant Fire Chief for the Nicholasville Fire Department. Kazsuk also serves as the fire chief for the Eli Volunteer Fire Department. […]

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 3.25%. Deaths: We are sad to report 1 new death today. We have experienced a total of 426 deaths resulting in a 1.92% mortality rate (about 1 in 52) among known […]

Work search requirements for people on unemployment insurance were reinstated yesterday in Kentucky. Anyone on unemployment will be required to search for work like they did before the pandemic, which involves reporting at least one […]

Local law enforcement arrested two individuals over the weekend. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office arrested 32-year-old Jamie Sharp Friday night on charges of criminal trespassing first degree, public intoxication of a controlled substance, and theft […]

There are 18 active cases of COVID-19 in Russell County as of the last report from the Lake Cumberland District Health Department. All 18 of those cases are self-isolated. There are 162 active cases of […]

Russell Springs Elementary has received a grant that will provide funds to purchase new books for the school’s library. Library Media Specialist Lindsay Williams said the grant amounted to $10,000 and will be used to […]