Month: August 2026

A Somerset man has been arrested after a two-year-old child was hospitalized with serious injuries. Kentucky State Police say they were contacted Thursday by Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital about the unresponsive child. The child was […]

Lake Cumberland Tourism Executive Director Danielle Wilson has been reelected to the board of Southern Kentucky Vacations, a regional tourism organization working to collaboratively market Southern Kentucky as a travel destination. Wilson will continue to serve alongside […]

The Russell Springs City Council approved a resolution Thursday evening supporting the addition of a walking and bicycle lane as part of proposed improvements to U.S. 127 between Russell Springs and Jamestown. Officials said the […]

The Joseph Smith Hayes Memorial Pool at Russell Springs City Park has enjoyed a busy summer, according to pool manager Scott Jones. Jones told WJRS NEWS that several additions have received positive feedback from parents […]

The Kentucky League of Cities is highlighting Russell Springs and its new Bankers Field of Dreams at Russell Springs City Park. The field was inspired by Mayor Eddie Thomas, who wanted children with disabilities to […]

Two people were taken to the hospital following a two-vehicle collision in Russell Springs Thursday morning. The crash happened just before 11:30 at the intersection of U.S. 127 and Bernard Lane. According to a report […]

Governor Andy Beshear is recognizing the Kentucky State Police Special Response Team for a dramatic rescue in Adair County earlier this year. The incident happened April 20th at a home on Chestnut Grove Road in […]