Russell County unemployment lowest in Lake Cumberland Area in March

Monday, May 18 by Zac Oakes

Russell County had the lowest unemployment rate in the Lake Cumberland area in the month of March. The Kentucky Center for Statistics reports Russell County had an unemployment rate of 4.3 percent in March. Cumberland […]

Kentucky State Police conducting death investigation in Casey County

Monday, May 18 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police is conducting a death investigation in Casey County. According to reports, the body of a man was found at a home on Elmore Hill Road east of Liberty Thursday afternoon. Officials say […]

Portion of Russell County now considered to be in extreme drought

Friday, May 15 by Zac Oakes

Part of Russell County is now considered to be in extreme drought. The northern half of the county is considered to be in extreme drought while the southern half is still labeled as being in […]

KSP investigating fatal accident in Green County

Wednesday, May 13 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police is investigating an accident in Green County Tuesday morning that claimed the life of a 76-year-old Greensburg woman. State Police say 76-year-old Janice McKinney was operating a 2009 Kia Rio eastbound on […]

Laker Baseball wins close one over Green County

Wednesday, May 13 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team won a close game at home last night over Green County by a score of 4-3. The Lakers were led by a strong pitching performance from Tanner Stringer, who pitched 7 […]

NexGen Civics Club assisting county with digitizing documents

Wednesday, May 13 by Zac Oakes

The NexGen Civics Club, made up of Russell County High School students, is assisting county officials with an important project. Judge-Executive Randy Marcum said students from the group are working on a project aimed at […]

Lady Laker Softball wins big at Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, May 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team won big at Wayne County last night by a score of 18-5. It was a big night for several Lady Lakers, as the team recorded 21 total hits. Madelyn Roy finished with 3 hits and a team-high... Read More.

Russell County sees notable increase in voter registration ahead of primary election

Tuesday, May 12 by Zac Oakes

Russell County saw a notable increase in voter registration ahead of the primary election. From March 1 until voter rolls were closed on April 20, Russell County saw a net increase of 198 registered voters. […]

Wayne County personal care home under state investigation

Monday, May 11 by Zac Oakes

A personal care home for adults in neighboring Wayne County is under investigation. The allegations against Dishman Personal Care Home include alleged resident abuse, permitting inappropriate behavior among residents, and unacceptable living conditions. A complaint […]

RCMS Baseball, Softball fall to Adair County in conference tournaments | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 11 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Baseball and Softball teams fell to Adair County in their respective conference tournaments on Saturday. The Lakers started the day with a 13-3 victory over Campbellsville. Aaron McGowan led the Lakers with a team-high 3 hits in the game.... Read More.

Current Weather

Stories tagged with: county

Russell County unemployment lowest in Lake Cumberland Area in March

Kentucky State Police conducting death investigation in Casey County

Portion of Russell County now considered to be in extreme drought

KSP investigating fatal accident in Green County

Laker Baseball wins close one over Green County

NexGen Civics Club assisting county with digitizing documents

Lady Laker Softball wins big at Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County sees notable increase in voter registration ahead of primary election

Wayne County personal care home under state investigation

RCMS Baseball, Softball fall to Adair County in conference tournaments | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Current Radar

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