Year: 2026

A Monticello man has been arrested following an investigation into allegations that he sent sexually explicit messages and photos to an underage girl. Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron says Deputy James Barnett began the investigation […]

Local police departments across Southern and Eastern Kentucky will have an opportunity to apply for federal funding to upgrade communications equipment. Congressman Hal Rogers says he secured 20 million dollars in Community Project Funding exclusively […]

Russell County EMS is partnering with Dr. Lynda Wilkerson of The Support Agency to provide free Deterra Drug Deactivation pouches to the community. The pouches offer a safe and convenient way to dispose of unneeded […]

WJRS NEWS spoke with Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas about his attendance at last week’s Governor’s Local Issues Conference. Thomas said conferences like this are both informative and helpful, providing local officials with valuable information […]

A Columbia woman was arrested early Tuesday morning in Adair County for alleged DUI and endangering others. According to arrest information, 54-year-old Christina Brakebill of Columbia was taken into custody by Kentucky State Police. Brakebill […]

A Liberty man faces several drug charges following a traffic stop Monday evening. According to the Casey County Sheriff’s Department, 52-year-old Joel Luttrell was arrested following the traffic stop and charged with trafficking in methamphetamine. […]

A Russell Springs man was arrested on several drug-related charges following a traffic stop early Monday morning. According to court records, Deputy Devin Blakey stopped a vehicle just after 12:30 a.m. at the intersection of […]