Month: July 2023

Yesterday on local news, we reported that authorities in neighboring Wayne County were searching for a man wanted for alleged offenses involving a minor. According to reports, Phillip Gerhardt surrendered to authorities in Burley, Idaho […]

Last week on local news, we told you about some improvements being made at the Russell Springs City Park. Today, we hear more from Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas about some new playground equipment recently […]

The Russell Springs Police Department released its monthly activity report for the month of June. For the month of June, the police department reported four alcohol-related arrests and five drug-related arrests. The department reported 38 […]

No new details are being released from Kentucky State Police about an officer-involved shooting in Clinton County one week ago. WJRS News requested more information regarding the shooting, but Kentucky State Police Post 15 Public […]

The Monticello Police Department is attempting to locate a man wanted for alleged offenses against a minor. Monticello Police say 54-year-old Phillip Gerhardt is wanted for alleged offenses against a female minor. Anyone with information […]

The Russell County Board of Education approved major renovations at the old area technology center. Superintendent Michael Ford spoke to WJRS News about the planned renovations and what will be housed in the newly-renovated facility.

The regular monthly meeting of the Lake Cumberland Tourism Commission has been postponed. The commission was scheduled to meet on Wednesday but had to reschedule due to the lack of a quorum. A new date […]

The Russell County 10U Baseball team finished in the top 6 at the Ohio Valley Regional tournament in Indiana over the weekend. Russell County finished 2-1 in the pool play section of the tournament, which […]

The Russell County Board of Education will hold two meetings today. The board will meet first at 3:30 p.m. to discuss renovations at the Old Lake Cumberland Area Technology Center as well as the renovations […]