Year: 2026

A routine traffic stop in Casey County Monday night led to the arrest of a Greensburg man who was also wanted on a felony warrant from Green County. According to Kentucky State Police, Trooper Sharp […]

Last week, WJRS NEWS brought you the first part of our special report on the $7.4 million renovation project underway at Lake Cumberland State Resort Park. In today’s second and final report, we continue our […]

The case against a Jamestown man arrested following a five-hour standoff with police earlier this month is moving to the Russell County Grand Jury after new felony charges were filed and a preliminary hearing was […]

Russell County authorities made two drug-related arrests during separate early morning traffic stops Monday. Russell Springs Police Officer Chris Tweedy arrested 37-year-old Joshua Foley of Columbia during a traffic stop around 4:30 a.m. Foley was […]

Two people were arrested on drug trafficking charges following the execution of a search warrant Sunday night. Sheriff Derek Polston says the Russell County Sheriff’s Department, assisted by officers with the Jamestown and Russell Springs […]

Russell County Hospital’s annual Community Health Screening program is underway this week, offering low-cost blood tests and health screenings for area residents. The screenings are being held each morning through Saturday, August 1, from 7:00 […]