According to Russell County Coroner Mark Coots, the body of 38-year-old Christopher Glenn Coffey was found at the Eagles Nest RV Park on 127 in Russell Springs. Coots told Wave News he was pronounced ...

  Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be no local reports available on Thursday or Friday this week. LCDHD staff will continue working positive cases and reports will resume on Monday,...

Kayla Quinn, age 29, of Warren Michigan, was taken into custody by Officer Daniel with the Burkesville Police Department around 4:30 Thursday afternoon. Quinn was charged with Speeding over 26mph over...

2 people were arrested on drug and other charges by KSP early this morning in Russell County. Patricia Norris, age 40 of Russell Springs was taken into custody just after 2 a.m. by Trooper Be...

  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 23, 2021) –Today, Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police (KSP) encouraged Kentuckians to consider participating in ‘Cram the Cruiser&rsquo...

The Center for Rural Development is now accepting applications for the 2022 Rogers Scholars Program.   Rogers Scholars — The Center’s flagship youth program — is open to...

The Russell County Sheriffs Office, Russell Springs Police Department, and Ky State Police executed 3 search warrants on Monday evening starting at 7pm. The Breakroom, The Lucky Seven, and...

  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 22, 2021) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear wished all Kentuckians a happy Thanksgiving and provided guidance on how to stay safe and protect loved ones during the h...

  An Adair County Grand Jury has returned indictments against several individuals. Click on link to read full indictment:  https://ridingthewave.com/assets/files/Adair-Indictments-NO...

  Charles Gaskins, 35, of Russell Springs was taken into custody by Officer Necessary with the Russell Springs Police Department just before 5 this morning. Gaskins was charged with Disorderly...

  April Roy, 45, of Jamestown - arrested by RSPD late Saturday night for Possession of a Controlled Substance 2nd degree (Drug Unspecified), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Non-Paymen...

  November 19, 2020 – As the holidays are approaching, communities are looking forward to spending the holidays back in-person with their loved ones. For the families waiting on a life-s...

  UPDATE: Due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict, the Special Called Meeting that was initially scheduled for Tuesday, November 23rd, 2021 will be moved to Tuesday, November 30, ...

Participation continues in this year’s Drive-Through Christmas planned to start on December 10th at the Little League Park on Joe Johnson Road.    The welding class at the Adai...

  The Lake Cumberland District Health Dept. announces Pediatric Covid-19 Vaccination Clinics....    

The Adair County Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire at 2:27pmCT on Thursday afternoon at 1461 Keltner Rd. Upon arrival, there was heavy smoke coming from the second ...

Jim Lieb with WAVE NEWS attended the meeting and spoke with Superintendent Dr. Pamela Stephens....      

Jamestown Mayor Nick Shearer spoke with WAVE NEWS following the meeting and discussed what took place...      

  COLUMBIA, Ky. – Lindsey Wilson football head coach Chris Oliver was selected as the Mid-South Conference Bluegrass Division Ron Finley Coach of the Year while Cameron Dukes repeated as...

  Michael Neathery, 33, of Burkesville, KY was arrested just after 10:30 last evening by Officer Williams of the Burkesville Police Department. Neathery was charged with Possession of a Contro...

  Barry Coffey, who is a long time member of the Jamestown City Council, filed his papers earlier today (Wednesday) to run for the office of Mayor of Jametown.  

  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 17, 2021) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear joined advocates at the state Capitol to proclaim Lung Cancer Awareness Month in the commonwealth, and he encouraged...

  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 17, 2021) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order that qualifies every person 18 years old or older and living or working in the c...

Mayor Eddie Thomas tells WAVE NEWS what took place...     

  The Columbia City Fire Department responded to a residential house fire Sunday morning at 12:33amCT at 325 Parrot Avenue. Upon firefighters arrival, the house was completely engulf...

Mayor Eddie Thomas has details...     

Thomas Holder, age 44, of Nashville Tennessee, was arrested by Deputy Hitch of the Adair County Sheriff’s Office just after 2 yesterday afternoon. Holder was charged with Possession of a Ha...

  The winners of the City of Columbia’s Fall Decorating Contest have been announced. Prizes were sponsored by Mayor Pamela Hoots.   1st place business: Southern Nest Rea...

  Superintendent Michael Ford tells WAVE NEWS what took place...      

  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 15, 2021) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear said new COVID-19 cases in Kentucky appear to be hitting a plateau, after declining for seven weeks in a row.  ...