Articles by WJRS Staff

A Columbia man was arrested late Wednesday night on domestic-violence and drug charges. Adair County Sheriff’s Deputy Nick Barber arrested 19-year-old Jaiden Elijah Warren on charges of first-degree strangulation and fourth-degree assault, both related to […]

A Liberty man was arrested late Wednesday night at a residence along Kentucky 1729. KSP Trooper Maverick Gadberry took 42-year-old Jeremy Owens into custody on a warrant for failure to comply with the sex-offender registry. […]

A multi-agency rescue operation was carried out Thursday afternoon after a worker fell nearly 20 feet while working on a barge at Wolf Creek Dam. That was Russell County Search & Rescue Chief Chris Money. […]

A Pulaski County man has been found guilty of murder and several other felony charges following a four-day trial in Pulaski Circuit Court. Sheriff Bobby Jones says a jury returned the verdict Thursday against 62-year-old […]

The Russell County Public Library is helping local students build their skills—and their confidence—through its free “Homework Help” program. The program has been offered for the past several school years, with participation continuing to grow. […]

The Adair County Sheriff’s Department responded to 951 calls to 911 during August, according to the agency’s monthly activity report released by Sheriff Gary Roy. Deputies served 76 arrest warrants, opened four criminal cases and […]

Kentucky State Police arrested a Wayne County man Sunday afternoon following the execution of a search warrant at a Monticello residence. Trooper Derrick Dennis obtained a warrant for a home on Elm Street in Monticello […]

The Columbia Police Department responded to 828 calls for service and public contacts during August. According to Chief Evan Burton, Columbia Police Officers issued 50 citations, provided 16 motorist assists and conducted seven escorts. Officers […]

The City of Albany has been awarded a federal grant totaling more than $24,000,000 for construction of a new water treatment plant. Mayor James Bray announced the $24,800,000 grant Wednesday morning. The funding was awarded […]