Month: February 2022

Proposed legislation is being discussed in Frankfort to conduct postmortem genetic testing for persons under 40 whose cause of death cannot be determined. Keith West files this report for WJRS NEWS…

SOMERSET, Ky. (February 25, 2022) — The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Electronic Crime Branch located and arrested Kyle Matthew Freeman, 28, of Pulaski County on charges related to a child sexual abuse material investigation. Freeman was […]

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office arrested two Russell Springs residents last night. Gaven M. Bernard, age 18, was arrested by Deputy Phipps and charged with wanton endangerment second degree and terroristic threatening third degree. Katlyn […]

Proposed legislation in Frankfort would give some Kentuckians a rebate on taxes paid back in 2020. Keith West files this report for WJRS NEWS… There is also proposed legislation in the state’s capital to make […]

A house bill hopes to address some of the staffing issues facing local law enforcement agencies across Kentucky. HB 414 would remove the age ceiling for applicants as, under the current statute, applicants must be […]

The Kentucky Attorney General’s Office has received numerous complaints this winter related to the rising costs of electric and natural gas. Attorney General Daniel Cameron said many of the reported increases are related to the […]

Russell County’s COVID incidence rate continues to drop, as Russell County now is at 36th in number of cases per 100,000 population and 7th among the 10 counties in the Lake Cumberland District. 17 new […]

The Kentucky Secretary of State’s Office is asking registered voters to check their mailboxes for postcards sent by the State Board of Elections this week. As required by federal and state law, election officials are […]