Year: 2022

Keith West files this report from Frankfort with state Rep. Jerry Miller of Jefferson County on his redistricting legislation for the state House of Representatives…

County Active Cases Hospitalized Self-Isolation Released Death(s) Total Per 10K Total Gain New Case Gain 1. Adair 41.00 10.00 31.00 3,934.00 91.00 4,066.00 2,117.49 4.00 4.00 2. Casey 6.00 3.00 3.00 3,042.00 65.00 3,113.00 1,926.48 […]

The deadline to apply to become a state trooper and attend the next academy cadet class has been extended through January 31st. Individuals who apply and meet the qualifications as outlined on www.kentuckystatepolice.org will attend […]

The Lake Cumberland District Health Department is revising its COVID-19 contact investigation processes. Beginning Thursday, January 6, the health department will only be providing documentation for positive COVID 19 cases. Household or other contacts of […]

Gov. Andy Beshear has declared a State of Emergency following heavy snowfall that started earlier today and is continuing this afternoon and evening across the commonwealth. The powerful severe weather is affecting travel on major interstates, […]

WJRS NEWS participated in a conference call with the National Weather Service in Louisville on Wednesday where Meteorologist Brian Schoettmer said Russell and surrounding counties can expect between four and six inches of snow today […]

Commodity distribution will be today at noon at Russell Springs First Baptist Church. The distribution will be drive-thru only. Nobody is permitted to get out of their car. The commodity distribution is done through a […]

County Active Cases Hospitalized Self-Isolation Released Death(s) Total Per 10K Total Gain New Case Gain 1. Adair 106.00 10.00 96.00 3,865.00 91.00 4,062.00 2,115.40 25.00 25.00 2. Casey 21.00 3.00 18.00 3,022.00 65.00 3,108.00 1,923.39 […]

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 highway crews are ready to respond to the winter storm expected to move across the state on Thursday. The U.S. National Weather Service out of Louisville has issued […]