Kentucky Wildlife Biologist Explains Recent Black Bear Activity in Lake Cumberland Area

Sunday, August 16 by WJRS Staff

Black bear sightings have become increasingly common across Kentucky—including in places where residents are not accustomed to seeing them. More than a half-dozen bear sightings have been reported in Russell County in recent months. Across […]

Lake Cumberland Tourism Director Reelected to Regional Board Post

Friday, August 14 by WJRS Staff

Lake Cumberland Tourism Executive Director Danielle Wilson has been reelected to the board of Southern Kentucky Vacations, a regional tourism organization working to collaboratively market Southern Kentucky as a travel destination. Wilson will continue to serve alongside […]

22 Years and Still Picking: Lake Cumberland Bluegrass Festival Returns

Monday, August 10 by WJRS Staff

It’s become a summertime tradition in Russell County, and this year marks the 22nd annual Lake Cumberland Bluegrass Festival. Festival organizer Clarissa “Moochie” Hart says it’s hard to believe the event has been around for […]

Renovated Lake Cumberland State Park Will Be Kentucky’s Most Modern Resort Park

Tuesday, July 28 by WJRS Staff

Last week, WJRS NEWS brought you the first part of our special report on the $7.4 million renovation project underway at Lake Cumberland State Resort Park. In today’s second and final report, we continue our […]

Major Upgrades Transforming Lake Cumberland State Resort Park

Thursday, July 23 by WJRS Staff

Lake Cumberland State Resort Park is in the midst of its largest renovation project in recent memory, with $7.4 million in improvements aimed at enhancing the visitor experience and attracting new travelers. The renovation project […]

Weekend Arrests Across the Lake Cumberland Region Result in Multiple Drug, DUI and Other Charges

Monday, July 13 by WJRS Staff

Opioid Settlement Spending Varies Widely Across Lake Cumberland Area

Thursday, July 9 by WJRS Staff

New information from Kentucky’s opioid settlement dashboard shows how surrounding Lake Cumberland communities are using millions of dollars received through opioid lawsuit settlements. As we reported Wednesday, Russell County has received more than $662,000 through […]

Modern Airport Helping Showcase Russell County to Corporate Investors, Visitors to Lake Cumberland

Wednesday, July 8 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Airport is doing much more than serving pilots. Local leaders say it’s also playing an important role in economic development and helping position Russell County for future growth. Airport Board Chairman John […]

Tourism Director Says Holiday Weekend Was ‘Incredible’ for Lake Cumberland

Monday, July 6 by WJRS Staff

An outstanding Independence Day weekend is being credited with bringing thousands of visitors to Russell County and communities across the Lake Cumberland region. Russell County Tourism Executive Director Danielle Wilson says the holiday weekend exceeded […]

Dangerous Heat Grips Lake Cumberland Region

Tuesday, June 30 by Sean Hammond

The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the Lake Cumberland region through 8 p.m. Thursday. Forecasters say dangerously hot conditions will produce peak heat index values between 100 and 115 degrees, […]

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Kentucky Wildlife Biologist Explains Recent Black Bear Activity in Lake Cumberland Area

Lake Cumberland Tourism Director Reelected to Regional Board Post

22 Years and Still Picking: Lake Cumberland Bluegrass Festival Returns

Renovated Lake Cumberland State Park Will Be Kentucky’s Most Modern Resort Park

Major Upgrades Transforming Lake Cumberland State Resort Park

Weekend Arrests Across the Lake Cumberland Region Result in Multiple Drug, DUI and Other Charges

Opioid Settlement Spending Varies Widely Across Lake Cumberland Area

Modern Airport Helping Showcase Russell County to Corporate Investors, Visitors to Lake Cumberland

Tourism Director Says Holiday Weekend Was ‘Incredible’ for Lake Cumberland

Dangerous Heat Grips Lake Cumberland Region

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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