Year: 2026

A Columbia man is facing multiple charges after allegedly making a false hostage report and assaulting a law enforcement officer Thursday afternoon. Adair County Sheriff Gary Roy says 30-year-old Zachery Ballou was arrested around 4:45 […]

Authorities in Pulaski County report three felony drug-related arrests over the past two days.   At approximately 11:30 Wednesday night, Kentucky State Police and Somerset Police arrested 38-year-old Ryan Jones of Somerset. Jones was charged […]

A major employer in Somerset-Pulaski County is growing again. Hendrickson Trailer has announced a 13-million-dollar expansion of its manufacturing facility at the Valley Oak Commerce Complex. The multi-phase project will add 15-thousand square feet and […]

Wrapping up our look at how Russell County Shooting Sports performed in the Cumberland County competition, today we look at how Russell County’s 15-18 year old age group performed. Sarah Grider 2nd Place — Bare […]

Russell County Public Library is focusing on continuing to improve its collections. Russell County Library Director Cody Gabehart spoke to WJRS News about the improvements that are underway. For more information about library programs and […]

The U.S. Marshals Service is asking for the public’s help in locating a Tennessee murder suspect believed to have recently been in south-central Kentucky. The U.S. Marshals Service Middle Tennessee Fugitive Task Force is searching […]

Liberty Mayor Dr. Sam Haddad is preparing to declare a local State of Emergency as concerns continue to grow over declining water levels at Lake Liberty. According to the Casey County News, officials with the […]

Kentucky State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and an SUV in Pulaski County. According to KSP, the collision happened around 6 p.m. Wednesday on KY 3091 near the intersection of Wilson […]

The Russell County Farm Bureau is recognizing outstanding local students and educators for their achievements and commitment to agriculture education.   Lindsay McFarland, a kindergarten teacher at Salem Elementary School, has been named the 2026 […]