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September 25, 2026

WJRS NEWS HEADLINES

[ September 25, 2026 ] Student-Led Greasy Creek Ceremony Now Available to Watch on lakercountry.com WJRS News
[ September 25, 2026 ] Industrial Development Authority Votes to Donate Land for RSVFD Substation WJRS News
[ September 25, 2026 ] Police Investigate Stabbing, Head Injury After Middletown Altercation WJRS News
[ September 24, 2026 ] State Police Arrest Casey County Deputy Jailer on Charges Involving Inmate WJRS News
[ September 24, 2026 ] Lady Laker Volleyball Teams Face Somerset Christian and Wayne County Local Sports

Suspects Captured (Again) and in Custody in Carjacking Incident

June 27, 2020 WJRS Staff

The three persons wanted in connection with a carjacking incident on Wednesday night in Russell Springs are finally captured and all three lodged in the Russell County Detention Center. Shortly before 8 o’clock Wednesday night, […]

Suspect Still At Large Following Carjacking

June 26, 2020 Sean Hammond

One suspect remains at large following a carjacking and subsequent police chase Wednesday night in Russell Springs which resulted in shots reportedly being fired by one of the suspects. As WJRS NEWS first reported yesterday […]

Stolen Vehicle Results in Two Arrests Wednesday

June 25, 2020 Sean Hammond

WJRS News received reports on Wednesday evening of shots fired in Russell Springs as a result of a vehicle that was stolen from the West 80 Marathon. Jeff Hoover files this report… The incident took […]

Primary Election Results May Not Be Known for Several Days

June 24, 2020 Sean Hammond

Primary Election Day is now over, but the official final results may not be known for days. Polls closed last night at6 o’clock in maybe the most unusual and different election in modern times due […]

Primary Election is Today; Results to be Delayed

June 23, 2020 Sean Hammond

It’s primary election day in Kentucky, but we may not know the results for several more days. Due to changes in voting as a result of COVID-19, voters in Kentucky have been able to vote […]

Several Arrested Over the Weekend

June 22, 2020 Sean Hammond

On Friday, Deputy Sheriff Kenny Perkins arrested two persons on drug related offenses. Arrested were 25-year-old Perry Bishop of Russell Springs and 34-year-old Fernando Lopez of Bowling Green. Both Bishop and Lopez were charged with […]

RC Down to Four Active COVID-19 Cases

June 19, 2020 Sean Hammond

More COVID-19 patients were released from isolation on Thursday in Russell County. County Judge Gary Robertson announced that four cases were released leaving just four active cases remaining. Of the four active cases, three are […]

Kentucky Approaching 13,000 COVID-19 Cases

June 18, 2020 Sean Hammond

170 new cases of COVID-19 in Kentucky were announced on Wednesday, bringing the state’s total to at least 12,995 cases. In Russell County, there were no new cases, and one person was released from home […]

Adair Man Injured in Accident that Occurred in Clinton County

June 17, 2020 Sean Hammond

An Adair County man was flown to the University of Kentucky hospital early Tuesday following a one vehicle accident in Clinton county. According to reports, 37 year-old Robert Albertson of Columbia was traveling east on […]

School Start Date Announced

June 16, 2020 Sean Hammond

Our top story today…the question has been answered. School will start in Russell County on August 26th. Meeting last night, the school board approved unanimously the recommendation of Superintendent Michael Ford for the amended school […]

Community Conversation 9-25
Jeff Hoover talks with Cloyd Bumgardner, Deputy Pulaski County Judge-Executive and longtime educator, about the upcoming Technology Showcase at the Center for Rural Development in Somerset. They discuss the free regional event, which will feature robotics, drones, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, 3D printing, skilled trades, electric vehicles and more, along with opportunities for students and the public to explore careers in technology.
Community Conversation 9-23
Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County High School boys golf coach Brandon Selby about the Lakers’ season, senior Gabe Browning’s qualification for the state semifinal, and the team’s young roster. They also discuss plans for a new Laker Golf Academy featuring two golf simulators, a putting area and workout space.
Community Conversation 9-21
Jeff Hoover talks with Ethan Selby of the Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center about SkillsUSA and the hands-on career programs available to students. They also discuss the upcoming SkillsUSA car show, how students help organize and run the event, and how the proceeds help support SkillsUSA activities throughout the year.
Lakers vs Taylor County
Russell County vs Taylor County from Friday, September 18th.
Community Conversation 9-18
Jeff Hoover talks with Daniel Buster from the City of Russell Springs and Wayne Lynch from the Ol' Boys Toys Car Club about the monthly car shows on Main Street in Russell Springs. They discuss this Saturday’s trophy show, food trucks, live music, the Russell County Elementary School band fundraiser, and how the car club gives back to the community.