WJRS News

Russell County saw some much-needed rain this week, but drought conditions persist in the area. The Russell County Mesonet Station recorded just over an inch-and-a-half of rain this week. However, the U.S. Drought monitor still […]

Russell County Search and Rescue completed a unique training exercise yesterday at Wolf Creek Dam. Working with American Bridge Company, Russell County Search & Rescue provided a scenario-based demonstration and collaborated on a joint response […]

The City of Columbia announced yesterday that it will receive $1.2 million in federal funding to expand gas infrastructure. Columbia Mayor Pam Hoots said in a statement yesterday the project will help support a business […]

Area residents are being warned about a new text message scam circulating. Area residents have recently received text messages claiming that they owed payments to the courts. These messages are not legitimate and are part […]

An upcoming Jeep event in Russell Springs is expected to bring in many visitors to the community, as well as support a local charity. The president of the 606 Jeepin Association, which is organizing the […]

Russell Springs City Hall will be closed Thursday and Friday, as the city completes the final step of its computer system upgrade. City officials say the new system is expected to be operational Monday morning. […]

The City of Russell Springs held a ceremonial opening last night for the Bankers Field of Dreams at the Russell Springs City Park. The newly-renovated sports field is aimed at providing greater accessibility for special […]

Excused in-person voting for the primary election gets underway at the Russell County Courthouse. Excused in-person voting will be available today, tomorrow and Friday at the Russell County Clerk’s Office, as well as next Monday, […]

United States Senate candidate Daniel Cameron will make a stop in Jamestown tomorrow. Cameron, who is seeking the Republican nomination for the Senate seat currently held by Mitch McConnell, will make a stop at Reel […]

A Pulaski County native has been named the new Post Commander at Kentucky State Police Post 15. Captain Jeremy Smith will now head the state police post in Columbia, which serves Russell County. Smith most […]