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District 8 Crews Prepared for Significant Winter Storm

SOMERSET, Ky. (Jan. 23, 2026) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 highway crews are prepared to respond to a significant winter storm forecasted to impact the region this weekend, bringing freezing rain, snow […]

8 people injured in wreck on parkway Friday afternoon

Eight people were sent to the hospital following a two-vehicle collision on the Cumberland Parkway Friday afternoon. Kentucky State Police say the wreck occurred just before 4:45 Friday near the Adair-Russell County line. They say […]

KYTC District 8 High Water Report

SOMERSET, Ky. (April 4, 2025) – Due to heavy rainfall across District 8, multiple roadways are experiencing high water levels. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution and avoid driving through flooded areas. Standing or […]

District 8 crews preparing for incoming winter weather

SOMERSET, Ky. (Feb. 18, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 is preparing for another round of winter weather set to impact the region tonight. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), a winter […]

KYTC District 8 road update

SOMERSET, Ky. (Feb. 16, 2025) – Following heavy rainfall across District 8, several roadways continue to experience high water levels, creating hazardous travel conditions. Drivers are reminded to never drive through a flooded roadway. Even […]

KYTC District 8 Crews Ready for Next Winter Event

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 crews are gearing up for another round of winter weather expected to impact the region Friday. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter storm warning for […]

8 indicted by grand jury

A Russell County grand jury handed up indictments against 8 individuals yesterday. Those indicted included the following: D’Nea G. Stephens, age 35 of Russell Springs, charged with driving under the influence 4th or more offense […]