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WJRS NEWS HEADLINES
  • [ September 4, 2026 ] Lake Liberty Loses Ground Amid Heat and Limited Rainfall WJRS News
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  • [ September 4, 2026 ] LaRue County Man Arrested on Russell Circuit Court Indictment WJRS News
  • [ September 3, 2026 ] Columbia Man Faces Strangulation and Assault Charges WJRS News
  • [ September 3, 2026 ] Liberty Man Faces Sex Registry and Methamphetamine Charges WJRS News
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Three Liberty Women Arrested in Separate Incidents

August 26, 2026 WJRS Staff
Three Liberty women were lodged in the Casey County Detention Center following separate arrests this week. The Casey County Sheriff’s Department arrested 54-year-old Stephanie Dawn Luttrell Tuesday afternoon on charges including DUI, possession of methamphetamine, […]
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Columbia Man Faces Meth and Drug Paraphernalia Charges

August 26, 2026 WJRS Staff
A Columbia man was arrested on drug and traffic charges following a traffic stop Tuesday night. Columbia Police Chief Evan Burton says Officer Colton Nunn stopped a vehicle shortly after 10:30 p.m. on South Highway […]
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Multi-Agency Exercise Tests Emergency Response at Wolf Creek Dam

August 26, 2026 WJRS Staff
Emergency officials from Kentucky, Tennessee and several federal agencies gathered at Wolf Creek Dam last week for a high-stakes tabletop exercise. Hosted every five years by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District, the […]
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U.S. 127 Project Could Include Shared Bike and Walking Lane

August 26, 2026 WJRS Staff
A proposed walking and bicycling lane could be included as part of the planned redesign of U.S. 127 between Jamestown and Russell Springs. Troy Hearn is the Active Living Program Manager with the Kentucky Department […]
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Former Wayne County High School Site Set for Major Transformation

August 26, 2026 WJRS Staff
Construction is set to begin on a major renovation project at the historic A.J. Lloyd property in Monticello. Congressman Hal Rogers joined local leaders for a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday at the former Wayne County High […]
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Rear-End Collision Sends Three to Russell County Hospital

August 26, 2026 WJRS Staff
Three people were taken to Russell County Hospital following a two-vehicle collision Wednesday afternoon. The crash occurred just after 1 o’clock on U.S. 127 at the intersection with Voils Road. Russell Springs Police Officer Brandon […]
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Violet Russell, 89, of Russell Springs

August 26, 2026 WJRS Staff
Violet Russell, of Russell Springs, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at her home. She was 89 years of age. Born on February 14, 1937, in Russell County, she was a daughter of the […]
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KSP Charges Two in Animal Cruelty Case Involving Over 200 Dogs

August 26, 2026 WJRS Staff
Kentucky State Police have charged two Edmonton residents following an animal cruelty investigation involving more than 200 dogs in Metcalfe County. State Police say 34-year-old Michael York and 36-year-old Natasha York kept the dogs on […]
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Monticello Man Arrested Following Investigation into Messages Sent to Minor

August 25, 2026 WJRS Staff
A Monticello man has been arrested following an investigation into allegations that he sent sexually explicit messages and photos to an underage girl. Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron says Deputy James Barnett began the investigation […]
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$20 Million Available for Police Communications Upgrades

August 25, 2026 WJRS Staff
Local police departments across Southern and Eastern Kentucky will have an opportunity to apply for federal funding to upgrade communications equipment. Congressman Hal Rogers says he secured 20 million dollars in Community Project Funding exclusively […]
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Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 9-4

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Opioid Liaison Jennifer Knifley about National Recovery Month, the importance of sharing stories of recovery, Purple Fridays, and the impact addiction has on individuals and families. They also discuss the upcoming Light of Hope Candlelight Ceremony and the message Jennifer wants everyone struggling with addiction to hear: there is always hope.

  • Community Conversation 9-3

    Jeff Hoover talks with legendary Kentucky high school basketball coach Allen Feldhaus Jr. following his induction into the Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame. Coach Feldhaus reflects on his 41-year coaching career, his father’s influence, the 2013 state championship, and the lasting relationships basketball has created throughout his career.

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  • Community Conversation 9-1

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum about road projects and funding, the county’s 911 and EMS services, the new Air Methods helicopter base, the solar farm project, improvements at Greasy Creek Roadside Park, and the county’s financial outlook heading into the fall.

  • Community Conversation 8-31

    Jeff Hoover sits down with Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas to talk about the busy summer at Russell Springs City Park, progress on the city’s water project, the new nine-hole turf golf course, upcoming community events, improvements to Main Street, and new additions at the park.

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