State road crews have completed snow and ice operations

Thursday, February 20 by Zac Oakes

SOMERSET, Ky. (Feb. 20, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 crews have completed their snow and ice operations following the recent winter storm. Since Tuesday, crews have worked around the clock to […]

District 8 crews preparing for incoming winter weather

Tuesday, February 18 by Zac Oakes

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 […]

Search and Rescue crews rescue dog on Lake Cumberland

Tuesday, February 18 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Search and Rescue crews were able to rescue a dog that had become stranded around Lake Cumberland early Saturday morning. Crews were called out after 1 a.m. Saturday. Search and Rescue Assistant Chief […]

KYTC District 8 Crews Ready for Next Winter Event

Friday, January 10 by Zac Oakes

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 […]

Emergency crews, helicopters called out to two auto wrecks

Wednesday, August 7 by Zac Oakes

Local emergency crews and helicopters were called out to two car wreck scenes last night. Crews were called out to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 92, also known as Esto Road, and […]

Crews rescue calf from sinkhole in neighboring Pulaski County

Monday, February 19 by Zac Oakes

Emergency crews in neighboring Pulaski County were called out on Saturday to help rescue a calf that had fallen into a deep sinkhole. According to the Science Hill Fire Department, the calf had fallen into […]

Crews working on area roads, Rescue Squad assisting with transports as warming centers open

Monday, January 15 by Zac Oakes

Winter weather continues to bear down on Russell County, as snowfall overnight and throughout the day has made travel more difficult. WJRS News spoke with Amber Hale, spokesperson for the District 8 Transportation Cabinet about […]

Emergency crews work wreck with tractor-trailer at Webbs Crossroads

Friday, November 17 by Zac Oakes

Emergency crews were called out early yesterday morning regarding a wreck involving a tractor-trailer at Webbs Crossroads. The single-vehicle accident occurred just before 5 yesterday morning at Webbs Crossroads on Highway 76 when a 2002 […]

Fire crews able to contain semi fire on Cumberland Parkway

Tuesday, October 3 by Zac Oakes

Fire crews in neighboring Adair County were able to contain a blaze that began when a semi caught fire on the Cumberland Parkway yesterday morning. Crews were dispatched at around 5:20 yesterday morning to the […]

Fire crews battle blaze at Tri-County Flea Market

Monday, August 7 by Zac Oakes

Fire crews battled a fire at the Tri-County Flea Market in Burnside over the weekend. According to reports, the fire started just before midnight, going into the early morning hours of Saturday. Multiple agencies responded […]

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State road crews have completed snow and ice operations

District 8 crews preparing for incoming winter weather

Search and Rescue crews rescue dog on Lake Cumberland

KYTC District 8 Crews Ready for Next Winter Event

Emergency crews, helicopters called out to two auto wrecks

Crews rescue calf from sinkhole in neighboring Pulaski County

Crews working on area roads, Rescue Squad assisting with transports as warming centers open

Emergency crews work wreck with tractor-trailer at Webbs Crossroads

Fire crews able to contain semi fire on Cumberland Parkway

Fire crews battle blaze at Tri-County Flea Market

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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