Month: February 2024

A bill that would strengthen penalties for those convicted of certain crimes against children is making its way through the Kentucky Legislature. Keith West has more on House Bill 278. Stay tuned to WJRS News […]

A contract has been awarded for needed repair work on a frequently-traveled bridge in the area. Work is set to begin on Fishing Creek Bridge on Highway 80 in Pulaski County later this year, according […]

A major local road project affecting Highways 127 and 619 is set to get underway next month according to officials from the District 8 Transportation Cabinet office. Work will take place on U.S. 127 between […]

The Russell County Board of Education met yesterday, giving approval to continue moving forward with two new construction projects: the demolition of the old bus garage and construction of a new garage, as well as […]

Haydon Bridge Company, a subcontractor working on the US 127 project between Russell County and Clinton County, recently released an update on work on the project. The company said the substructure for the Rock Lick […]

The man accused of murdering a Campbellsville University student in his dorm room over the weekend made his first court appearance yesterday. 21-year-old Charles “Zeke” Escalera made his first appearance in Taylor District Court yesterday, […]

Organizers have set the date for the annual Catch a Rainbow Kids Fishing Derby. The 36th annual Catch a Rainbow Event is scheduled for June 1. The free event is held each year at Wolf […]