Year: 2026

A Russell Springs woman was arrested Friday night following a traffic stop in Russell County. According to officials, 35-year-old Heidi Flanagan was taken into custody by Deputy Stone Bolin. Flanagan is charged with failure to use […]

The Jamestown City Council approved three resolutions and met in executive session during its regular monthly meeting Thursday evening. The first resolution renews a recently expired grant application to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority. If approved, […]

Russell County Search and Rescue has asked county government for additional funding to help cover unexpected expenses and improve its facilities. Chief Chris Money appeared before the Russell County Fiscal Court during Monday morning’s regular […]

Jamestown Police Chief Jeff Kerns praised the efforts of local and state law enforcement officers during Wednesday night’s lengthy standoff while addressing the Jamestown Mayor and City Council during Thursday evening’s regular meeting. Chief Kerns […]

Seven people were safely rescued Thursday afternoon after becoming stranded on an island when rising water cut off their access to shore. Just before 4:00 p.m. Russell County Search and Rescue responded to a request […]

UPDATED — NEW INFORMATION — THURSDAY 3:50 p.m. According to the complaint warrant sworn out by Jamestown Police Officer Heath Tarter, Beard allegedly struck his wife in the head with the butt of a handgun. […]

We continue our special series with Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford as students prepare to return to the classroom on Wednesday, August 12. Today’s report focuses on school safety, security and helping students get […]

A Liberty man died Wednesday afternoon in an apparent drowning at Lake Cumberland. Russell County Coroner Mark Coots told WJRS NEWS that 28-year-old Joshua Tyler Wethington was swimming and wading with friends in the Caney […]

** UPDATED 9:06 P.M. ** The standoff is over. One man is in custody. No injuries reported. Listen to WJRS NEWS tomorrow morning at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 for complete details. **************************************************** 5:32 p.m. Wednesday, […]