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Lake Cumberland State Park reopening today

Thursday, June 29 by Zac Oakes

Lake Cumberland State Park will reopen today following the weekend storms. All amenities, outdoor pool, and food service will be operating on normal hours, according to park officials. The park was closed Monday, Tuesday, and […]

Air quality still an issue locally from Canadian wildfires

Thursday, June 29 by Zac Oakes

As smoke from the Canadian wildfires continues to make its way into the United States, the smoke is creating issues for air quality. According to the U.S. Air Quality Index, a division of the United […]

Duo Broadband looking forward to new opportunities with federal funds

Wednesday, June 28 by Zac Oakes

On the heels of an announcement that Kentucky will receive around $1.1 billion in federal funds for high-speed internet, Duo Broadband CEO Tom Preston wold WJRS News the organization is fortunate to receive funds and […]

Russell Springs Fire Department called to Main St. balcony fire

Wednesday, June 28 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Volunteer Fire Department was called out yesterday afternoon to a fire on a balcony at an apartment complex on Main Street. According to officials, eight firefighters were called to the apartment complex […]

Mayor says Jamestown prepping for big Lakefest celebration

Wednesday, June 28 by Derek Aaron

A big weekend is upcoming in Jamestown and Jamestown Mayor Regena Hinton talked with WJRS NEWS about this year’s Lakefest celebration, which gets underway this Friday, June 30th with some familiar events and some new […]

Russell Springs Police work accident at 127/French Valley intersection

Wednesday, June 28 by Zac Oakes

First responders were called to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 127 and French Valley Road Monday afternoon. According to Russell Springs Police, the accident occurred at about 3:30 p.m. Monday afternoon when […]

Russell Springs man charged with sexual abuse of a minor

Wednesday, June 28 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man is charged with sexual abuse of a minor. According to jail records, 44-year-old Joseph Harris was arrested yesterday and charged with sexual abuse of a minor first degree with the victim […]

NWS confirms tornado touched down in Russell County Sunday night

Wednesday, June 28 by Zac Oakes

The National Weather Service in Louisville confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in Russell County Sunday night. According to the weather service, the tornado reached speeds of around 110 mph in the Jamestown area. […]

Rescue Squad assisting emergency, utility crews in storm aftermath

Tuesday, June 27 by Zac Oakes

In the aftermath of storms that hit Russell County late Sunday night and early Monday morning, the Russell County Rescue Squad spent several hours assisting local emergency and utility crews by cleaning up debris and […]

SKRECC, Duo Broadband work to bring power, services back online following storm

Tuesday, June 27 by Derek Aaron

Following Sunday night’s severe thunderstorms, utility crews were once again called upon to bring power, phone, television, and internet services back online locally. As of Monday night, just under 2,000 Russell County South Kentucky RECC […]