Air Methods Hosts Safety Training for Russell County First Responders

Wednesday, August 19 by WJRS Staff

More than three dozen local first responders took part in a landing-zone safety and security training Tuesday evening at the Russell County Airport. The two-hour session was hosted by Air Methods, which operates Air Methods […]

Large Crowd Celebrates Opening of Air Methods Base

Friday, August 7 by WJRS Staff

A large crowd was on hand Thursday for the official ribbon-cutting and open house for Air Methods Kentucky’s new base at the Russell County Airport. The event marked the official opening of the Air Methods […]

New UK Tight Ends coach Justin Burke has fond memories of Air Raid era at Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, July 1 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Justin Burke was the perfect age to fully embrace the Air Raid era when Kentucky coach Hal Mumme had quarterbacks Tim Couch and Dusty Bonner helping the Wildcats have one of the nation’s most productive offenses. Burke went on to become... Read More.

Local officials excited to welcome Air Methods to community

Monday, March 16 by Zac Oakes

Representatives with Air Methods, an air medical transport company, were in attendance for last week’s Russell Springs City Council meeting. Air Methods is planning to open a location in Russell County at the airport. Russell […]

Air Methods expects to begin Russell County operations this summer

Wednesday, March 11 by Zac Oakes

Last week on local news, we reported that Air Methods, an air medical transport company, will soon be operating in Russell County at the Russell County Airport. Representatives from Air Methods were at this week’s […]

Air Methods to have helicopter, staff permanently stationed at Russell County Airport

Wednesday, March 4 by Zac Oakes

Plans are in the works for Air Methods to have a medical helicopter and staff stationed permanently at Russell County Airport. Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum said this has been in the works for […]

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 […]

Election and Softball coverage on air tonight

Tuesday, May 16 by Zac Oakes

Laker Country 104.9 will have coverage of tonight’s Russell County Lady Laker Softball district tournament matchup against Clinton County, as well as coverage of the May Primary Election for statewide offices. Election coverage will begin […]

Somerset’s LC Air Show postponed until 2024 due to airport work

Wednesday, March 8 by Derek Aaron

Neighboring Pulaski County’s popular Lake Cumberland Air Show will not take place this year, but will return again in 2024, according to a report in the Somerset Commonwealth Journal. The show brought in more than […]

Arctic air set to invade Lake Cumberland area

Wednesday, December 21 by Derek Aaron

The National Weather Service says for the Lake Cumberland area to expect minor snow accumulations, wind gusts to 40 mph and wind chills bottoming out in the -15 to -20 degree range late Thursday night […]

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Air Methods Hosts Safety Training for Russell County First Responders

Large Crowd Celebrates Opening of Air Methods Base

New UK Tight Ends coach Justin Burke has fond memories of Air Raid era at Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Local officials excited to welcome Air Methods to community

Air Methods expects to begin Russell County operations this summer

Air Methods to have helicopter, staff permanently stationed at Russell County Airport

Air quality still an issue locally from Canadian wildfires

Election and Softball coverage on air tonight

Somerset’s LC Air Show postponed until 2024 due to airport work

Arctic air set to invade Lake Cumberland area

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Obituaries

Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown