The Jamestown Police Dept. has had several reports from citizens receiving phone calls from scammers saying that their EBay account has been hacked. The scammers state they will straighten o...

Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum spoke with WAVE NEWS following Mondays meeting...  Play Audio   

The Adair County Sheriffs Office is pleased to announce the addition of a drone to the department. The drone was purchased by the Adair County Sheriffs Office staff and their families.  ...

The Adair County Fiscal Court will meet in special called session at 9amCT on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in the basement of the Adair County Annex building located at 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. The ...

  FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 6, 2026) – Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell invites Kentucky Proud members to apply to participate in the Kentucky Proud® Farm to Fork program for 2...

  A body was found on Friday afternoon, May 9, 2026 on the banks of Pitman Creek near Summersville in Green County, KY.   Reportedly, two kayakers were floating the creek and disco...

  There will be a Hearing for LGEA and County Road Aid Funds on Monday, May 11, 2026 at 9:50amCT prior to the Russell County Fiscal Court Special Called Meeting.      ...

  The Adair County School Board will have a Special Called School Board Meeting on Monday, May 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM at the Adair County Board of Education, 1204 Greensburg Street, Col...

  Recently, the City of Columbia was informed that it has been officially approved for an Economic Development Grant for a gas line expansion on North KY-61. The project will be expanding...

  Jordan M. Alfaro of Knifley, KY has been indicted by a Taylor County Grand Jury for Burglary 3rd Degree, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Theft by Unlawful Taking or Disposition.  ...

  Kenneth C. Feldkamp of Columbia has been indicted by a Taylor County Grand Jury for Sexual Abuse 1st Degree, Victim under 12 years of age (Class C Felony).   An indictment is a fo...

  According to Mayor Eddie Thomas, Russell Springs City Hall will be closed Friday as the City completes the final step of its computer system upgrade.   City officia...

The Columbia Police Department is warning residents about a text message scam currently circulating in the community. On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, an individual reported receiving a fraudulent text m...

  Glasgow, KY 5/6/26 – T.J. Samson Community Hospital was awarded an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for the 6th consecutive grading round by The Leapfrog Group, an independent nat...

  The City of Columbia, the Adair County Fiscal Court, and the Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce presents a Legislative Update on Thursday, May 14th, 2026 at 9:00amCT at the historic T...

  Today (Wednesday, May 6, 2026) the City of Columbia was informed that they have been officially approved for an Economic Development Grant for a gas line expansion on North KY-61. The projec...

FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 5, 2026) – As gas prices continue to rise due to the ongoing war in Iran, Gov. Andy Beshear took steps today to provide relief to Kentucky families by freezing the gas...

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

3trees Church is proud to announce that Senior Pastor Eric Gilbert has earned his Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) degree, marking a significant milestone in both his personal journey and the continued g...

FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 4, 2026) – Warmer weather means there are more ways Kentuckians may choose to travel on state roadways. Whether riding, biking or driving, Team Kentucky urges everyone...

Mayor Hoots shares all the details from tonight's meeting.... Play Audio   

Joshua Don Bunch, 36, of Russell Springs, KY was arrested by KSP on Friday afternoon and charged with Rape 1st degree and Kidnapping.   He was lodged in the Russell County Detention Center....

  On Friday, May 1, 2026, Adair County Sheriff Gary Roy responded to Bird Road on a suspicious male complaint. Sheriff Roy was able to locate the male, lying beside a driveway on Bird Roa...

  On Thursday, April 30, 2026, Adair County Deputies made a traffic stop that led to a drug-trafficking arrest.   Joseph Parham, 30, of Burkesville, KY was found to h...

  Harlan Judd, one of the owners of the new location, tells Wave News they're very excited to be locating in Russell Springs... Play Audio     R...

  A Russell County Grand Jury has returned indictments against numerous individuals. Indictments are legal accusations and do not determine guilt or innocence.  

From Trey Stephens City of Columbia | Assistant to the Mayor The City of Columbia will be holding the annual Columbia Duck Derby in Russell Creek at 11amCT on Saturday, May 2, 2026 from the City...

  Justin K Coomer, 41, was taken into custody by Trooper Ford with KSP. Coomer was charged with Theft by Unlawful Taking or Disposition (more than $10,000), Receiving Stolen Property ($10,000 ...

  COLUMBIA, KY (04/28/2026) Lindsey Wilson University will award a total of 499 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees at its 123rd commencement, which will be held in three ceremonies M...

  The Columbia Police Department Interview Committee conducted interviews with eleven (11) candidates on April 17 and April 23, 2026. One (1) candidate did not appear for their scheduled inter...