Year: 2024

First responders in Casey County are dealing with potentially dangerous issues involving 911 calls. Casey County’s 911 operations are dispatched through Bluegrass 911 Communications, a regional operation that dispatches for Casey, Lincoln, Garrard, and Mercer […]

The Russell County Community Blood Drive is today. The blood drive will be held at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. One donor will win a $100 gift card […]

A bill targeting the use of artificial intelligence in political advertising is making its way through the Kentucky Legislature. Charles Baglan has more on Senate Bill 131. Stay tuned to WJRS News for more on […]

A Liberty woman was arrested last week after she reportedly stole a vehicle from a business in Columbia and fought with Casey County deputies. According to reports, 39-year-old Sherri Hayes was arrested and faces charges […]

The Russell County Public Library held a Commissioning Ceremony yesterday morning to activate it’s new rooftop solar project with several local officials and partners in the project on hand. Library Director Lindsey Westerfield talked to […]

The Russell County Chamber of Commerce held its first meeting of 2024 yesterday after last month’s meeting was cancelled due to weather. WJRS News caught up with new chamber president Brittany Stephens to talk about […]

Last week on local news, we reported the arrest of a major drug bust in Casey County, where federal, state, and local law enforcement seized more than 50 pounds of drugs, a handgun, and $100,000 […]

Gas prices in Russell County are on par with other counties in the area. Many stations in Russell County are selling at around the $2.99 mark, according to GasBuddy, and stations in Adair and Pulaski […]