Articles by WJRS Staff

Deaths: We are sad to report 1 new death today from Casey. We have experienced a total of 47 deaths resulting in a 3.3% mortality rate among known cases. Our hearts and prayers go out […]

Frankfort, KY – Kentucky State Police (KSP) is seeking to fill 30 full-time and part-time Telecommunicator positions at 14 various post locations across the Commonwealth. KSP Spokesperson Sergeant Josh Lawson says the agency is experiencing an […]

Frankfort, KY – Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday updated Kentuckians on the state’s continuing efforts to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) in the commonwealth. “Wearing a facial covering is absolutely critical to what we […]

As Mayor Eddie Thomas put it the “hot topics” for the August 13th meeting of the Russell Springs City Council involved the city conducting a first reading to close two city streets. According to Mayor […]

Free testing for COVID-19 was offered Thursday from 10am to 2pm at Family Practice Associates located on Dowell Road.  The free testing is sponsored by the Lake Cumberland District Health Department, Russell County Emergency Management […]

36 new cases of COVID-19 were reported Wednesday in the Lake Cumberland area with one death reported. The death was an 85 year old female from Casey county, bringing the Lake Cumberland total to 46 […]

A Russell Springs man faces several charges after being arrested yesterday afternoon by Deputy Kenny Perkins. 35 year old Adam Mann of Russell Springs faces charges of two counts of possession of controlled substances, first […]

The Russell Springs City Council will consider closing portions of two city streets as part of their regular monthly meeting Thursday. According to the agenda released by city officials, the council will discuss and take […]

Major portions of the Jamestown square will be closed Thursday. City officials say all four quadrants around the square will be closed and not accessible Thursday as black top work is done around the square. […]