FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 9, 2026) – Gov. Andy Beshear announced today that he has extended his executive order that reduced the gas tax by 10 cents and resulted in lower gas...

  Frankfort, Kentucky (June 8, 2026) - Kentucky’s leadership in consumer data privacy was highlighted last week during a hearing before the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce&rs...

  The City of Columbia Planning and Zoning Board will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in City Hall.   The purpose of the Public Hearing is to adopt the...

  JAMESTOWN, KY (June 6, 2026) – A Russell County man has been found guilty on two charges stemming from a Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 investigation into a murder in Russell...

  Americans – including right here in Kentucky – are struggling to pay the bills due to rising prices brought on by bad federal policy, unlawful tariffs and the war with Iran. Fami...

  Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum shared what took place at Monday's meeting... Play Audio    

On Friday, June 5, 2026, the Adair County Sheriff's Office responded to 12431 Edmonton Rd. to assist Probation and Parole Officers on a home visit.   Deputy Sheriff Emily Wall arrested...

The Russell County Fiscal Court will meet in regular session this morning at 10:00amCT at the Russell County Courthouse. The meeting is open to the public.  

Adair County Tourism is hosting a Summer Series to Grow Your Business. This will be a hands-on working series designed to help local businesses improve marketing, branding. and costumer experience one...

Thank you, Adair County!   We are incredibly grateful for your continued support of the 73rd annual WHAS Crusade for Children. This is a truly special cause, with 100% of the funds raised com...

The Columbia - Adair County Fire Department was dispatched at approximately 3:05pmCT Saturday afternoon to 1188 Rooks Denton Road on a report of a structure fire.   Upon arrival, firefighters...

  by Duane Bonifer   COLUMBIA, KY. (06/07/2026) The Lindsey Wilson University community welcomed the first two installments of the Class of 2030 on June 5-6. More than 350 students,...

  The Lakefest Celebration will be held Friday, July 3rd & Saturday, July 4th in Jamestown, KY...    

UPDATE: WAVE News has learned the juvenile is 17-year-old Natalie Wilson of Russell Springs. She is the daughter of Jearmy "Hog" & Heather Wilson. ----- Kentucky State Police ...

  An accident this morning on Hwy 206 in Adair County has claimed the life of a 17-year-old Russell County teenager. The young lady died after reportedly hitting a concrete truck. No other det...

  Congratulations to Katelyn Bunch, Kristina Burton, and Chandler Cundiff on being sworn in by Judge Lisa Edwards as CASA volunteers serving Russell County!    Thank you for st...

  Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers arrested a Barren County woman on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 on several charges after a vehicle pursuit.   Just before 3:00pmCT on Wednes...

  USA TODAY 10BEST announced the results of its latest Readers’ Choice Awards, a...

  Andrea Spears, 33, of Russell Springs, KY was arrested early Thursday morning by the RCSO of Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana, Disregarding a Stop Sign, and Possession ...

  William Chumbley, 50, of Russell Springs, KY was arrested on Wednesday night by the RCSO and charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, Failure of Owner to Maintain Required Insurance, Oper...

  FRANKFORT, KY (June 4, 2026) – Today (Thursday), Gov. Andy Beshear provided updates on economic development, work to remove dangerous drugs from Kentucky communities, technology update...

  Winners from the open class: Flowers – Sharon Bradley Baked Foods – Sherry Redmon Photography – Gunnar Coe Painting – Tina Wilson Food Preservation &nda...

  Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman announced Tuesday, June 2, 2026, the 12 counties that were drawn at random for a post-election inquiry, and Adair County is one of them.   ...

  An Adair County Grand Jury has returned indictments against eight individuals. Indictments are legal accusations and do not determine guilt or innocence.  

  FRANKFORT, KY (June 2, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order directing Team Kentucky’s Office of Medical Cannabis to issue an emergency regulation furth...

  Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers were requested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office to respond to a two-vehicle injury collision, just after 2:30 P.M. CDT yesterday (Mon...

  The ribbon cutting will be held on Friday, June 5th at 11:45amCT.    

The following is a press release from the Russell County Coroner's Office...    

A Russell Springs man has had charges filed against him following a fatal accident Monday on the Cumberland Parkway. Christopher Austin, 28, was taken into custody by Trooper Roark with KSP jus...

Mayor Hoots spoke with Wave News following the meeting... Play Audio