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WJRS NEWS HEADLINES
  • [ 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
  • [ 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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Fourth Person Charged in Pulaski County Homicide

August 19, 2026 WJRS Staff
A fourth person has been charged in connection with the August 12th shooting death of a Pulaski County woman. Sheriff Bobby Jones says Sherri Mitko was found dead inside her home on Lower Line Creek […]
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HANDS Offers Free Support for Parents and Babies

August 19, 2026 WJRS Staff
The Lake Cumberland District Health Department is helping new and expectant parents navigate the challenges of raising a child through its HANDS program. HANDS—which stands for Health Access Nurturing Development Services—is a free, voluntary home-visiting […]
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Obituaries

Gladys Jean Lawless Clonch, 80, formerly of Jamestown

August 19, 2026 WJRS Staff
Gladys Jean Lawless Clonch, age 80, originally from Jamestown, KY passed away at her home in Bowling Green, KY on August 17, 2026 surrounded by her loving family (husband and daughter). Gladys was born April […]
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Applications Due Friday for Wounded Warrior Fishing Event

August 19, 2026 WJRS Staff
Wounded veterans interested in a free day of fishing and fellowship at Lake Cumberland have until this Friday to apply. The Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery will host its 13th Annual Wounded Warrior Fishing Event […]
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Measles Cases Climb Across Kentucky, but Lake Cumberland District Remains Clear

August 19, 2026 WJRS Staff
Kentucky health officials have confirmed an ongoing measles outbreak, with 19 cases reported this year—the state’s highest total since 1991. Fifteen cases were confirmed in the past four days in Christian, Owen, Todd, Trigg and […]
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Air Methods Hosts Safety Training for Russell County First Responders

August 18, 2026 WJRS Staff
More than three dozen local first responders took part in a landing-zone safety and security training Tuesday evening at the Russell County Airport. The two-hour session was hosted by Air Methods, which operates Air Methods […]
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From Petition to Treatment: Help Available Through Casey’s Law

August 18, 2026 WJRS Staff
In the second and final part of our special report, Russell County Opioid Liaison Jennifer Knifley explains how she helps families navigate the Casey’s Law process, locate treatment and overcome the stigma surrounding addiction. Knifley […]
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Somerset Man Arrested Following Investigation into AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Images

August 18, 2026 WJRS Staff
Pulaski County authorities have arrested a Somerset man following an investigation into alleged computer-generated child sexual abuse images. Sheriff Bobby Jones says 19-year-old Dylan J. Bill was arrested shortly after 1 a.m. August 18 and […]
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Convenience Store and Restaurant Proposed for Former Hardee’s Site in Jamestown

August 18, 2026 WJRS Staff
A new convenience store and restaurant could soon be coming to North Main Street in Jamestown. The Jamestown City Council purchased the former Hardee’s property back in February. Since then, Mayor Regena Hinton has been […]
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Slight Property Tax Rate Decrease Proposed for Russell County Schools

August 17, 2026 WJRS Staff
Tax rates in the Russell County School District are expected to remain mostly unchanged, with a slight decrease proposed for real property. The rates recommended by Superintendent Michael Ford were unanimously approved by the school […]
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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.

  • Community Conversation 9-2

    Jeff Hoover talks with Glenna Helm of Burnside Tourism about Thunder Over Burnside, happening this Labor Day weekend at Burnside City Coal Park. They discuss the free event, live bands, food trucks, craft vendors, activities for children, and the fireworks finale.

  • 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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