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  • [ September 4, 2026 ] Lake Liberty Loses Ground Amid Heat and Limited Rainfall WJRS News
  • [ September 4, 2026 ] Indian Cave Hill to Close Temporarily Wednesday WJRS News
  • [ September 4, 2026 ] LaRue County Man Arrested on Russell Circuit Court Indictment WJRS News
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Road closure across Wolf Creek Dam next week cancelled

June 23, 2026 Zac Oakes
Officials say the planned road closure of Highway 127 across Wolf Creek Dam next Monday has been cancelled. Officials with American Bridge Company say crews had a successful day yesterday working on the spillway gates […]
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Fishing tournament officially begins today

June 23, 2026 Zac Oakes
The 17th annual High School Fishing World Finals & National Championship officially gets underway today. Around 500 anglers and thousands of spectators are expected to make their way into Russell County this week for one […]
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State Police release details on Sunday evening wreck on North 127

June 22, 2026 Zac Oakes
Kentucky State Police Post 15 has released details regarding a two-vehicle collision on North Highway 127 Sunday evening. Police say it happened just after 5:30 Sunday evening near the intersection of North Highway 127 and […]
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Major fishing tournament gets underway on Lake Cumberland this week

June 22, 2026 Zac Oakes
A major fishing tournament on Lake Cumberland gets underway this week. The High School Fishing World Finals and National Championship officially gets underway tomorrow with registration at Russell County High School with fishing on Lake […]
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Russell County Schools Local Planning Committee to hold public forum this evening

June 22, 2026 WJRS Staff
Russell County residents will have an opportunity today to share their thoughts on the future of local school facilities. The Russell County Schools Local Planning Committee will hold a public forum beginning at 5:30 p.m. […]
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First responders called to collision on North 127 Sunday evening

June 22, 2026 WJRS Staff
Several persons were injured during a two-vehicle collision around 5:20 Sunday evening at the intersection of U.S. 127 North and Damron Creek Road. Two persons were airlifted to the U.K. Medical Center for treatment of […]
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KSP investigating fatal accident in Adair County on Friday

June 22, 2026 Zac Oakes
Two people died as the result of a two-vehicle collision near the Breeding community of Adair County on Friday. Kentucky State Police say it happened at around 4:30 Friday afternoon. They say  56-year-old Wayne Werth […]
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Casey County Fair cancelled amid ongoing water issues

June 22, 2026 WJRS Staff
The entire 2026 Casey County Fair has been canceled due to ongoing water shortages. The Casey County Fair Board on Friday announced the fair, scheduled for July 17th through the 25th, will not take place […]
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Multiple local arrests over the weekend

June 22, 2026 WJRS Staff
Three Adair County residents were arrested on drug trafficking charges following a traffic stop in Russell County early Saturday morning. According to the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Stone Bolin stopped a vehicle and discovered […]
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Man airlifted following motorcycle vs vehicle collision in Adair County

June 19, 2026 Zac Oakes
A Columbia man was airlifted following a motorcycle vs vehicle collision on Highway 1592 in Adair County on Monday. The Adair County Sheriff’s Office said 41-year-old Bruce Thompson was operating a 2003 Yamaha motorcycle on […]
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