Ohio Man Arrested Saturday Night on Lake Cumberland

Monday, July 27 by Sean Hammond

An Ohio man was arrested Saturday night on Lake Cumberland and charged with several offenses, including a felony. Fish and Wildlife Officer Zack Carney arrested 61-year-old Stephen Valli of Ohio shortly after 9 o’clock Saturday […]

Progress on New Lake Cumberland College and Workforce Center

Saturday, July 25 by WJRS Staff

Construction is moving ahead on the new Lake Cumberland College and Workforce Center. The new, $15 million facility was approved in 2018 by the Kentucky legislature. The completion date, originally scheduled for February, 2021 has […]

Two New COVID-19 Cases in RC, 39 New Cases Across the Lake Cumberland Area | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, July 24 by Sean Hammond

The Lake Cumberland District Health Department reported 39 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday. Adair County led the way in the district with 11 new cases. Russell County had two new cases, Casey 5, Clinton 1, Cumberland 7, Pulaski 7, Taylor and Wayne County... Read More.

Tractor-Trailer Caught Fire on Cumberland Parkway Tuesday Afternoon

Wednesday, July 22 by Sean Hammond

A vehicle fire yesterday afternoon on the Cumberland Parkway completely destroyed a tractor-trailer truck and resulted in traffic being backed up for quite some time. WJRS NEWS talked with Russell Springs Fire Chief H. M. […]

COVID-19 Cases Increasing in Lake Cumberland Area | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, June 29 by Sean Hammond

The Lake Cumberland District Health Department says last week was the worst week of new COVID-19 cases since the outbreak began. Currently, there are 76 total cases of the virus in the area with 6 hospitalized and 70 on home self-isolation. Here’s a rundown... Read More.

New Expansion to Lake Cumberland Marina

Wednesday, June 24 by Sean Hammond

A huge, new expansion is coming to Lake Cumberland Marina, formerly known as Alligator Dock #1 in eastern Russell Country. The Army Corp of Engineers announced last week their approval of an expansion of the […]

Bodies Recovered From Lake Cumberland Early Monday Morning | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, June 8 by Sean Hammond

WJRS news received word from H M Bottom early this morning that two bodies were recovered from Lake Cumberland around 2:15 this morning by search and rescue teams. State Fish and Wildlife officers were first notified of the incident Friday afternoon around 4 o’clock.... Read More.

Lake Cumberland State Park to Now Re-Open | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, May 29 by Sean Hammond

After facing potential closure just a few days ago, Lake Cumberland State Park will re-open on Monday. Governor Andy Beshear made the announcement yesterday afternoon in Frankfort… State Representative Jeff Hoover and Senator Max Wise had sent a letter to Beshear on Wednesday following... Read More.

Hoover and Wise Send Letter to Beshear on Lake Cumberland State Park | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, May 27 by Sean Hammond

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Lake Cumberland State Resort Park to Remain Closed to General Public

Monday, May 18 by Sean Hammond

Kentucky State Parks are set to reopen on Monday, June 1st, although Lake Cumberland State Park will remain closed. Governor Andy Beshear announced on Friday the state’s plan to reopen parks, but stated that Lake […]

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Ohio Man Arrested Saturday Night on Lake Cumberland

Progress on New Lake Cumberland College and Workforce Center

Two New COVID-19 Cases in RC, 39 New Cases Across the Lake Cumberland Area | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tractor-Trailer Caught Fire on Cumberland Parkway Tuesday Afternoon

COVID-19 Cases Increasing in Lake Cumberland Area | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

New Expansion to Lake Cumberland Marina

Bodies Recovered From Lake Cumberland Early Monday Morning | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lake Cumberland State Park to Now Re-Open | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Hoover and Wise Send Letter to Beshear on Lake Cumberland State Park | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lake Cumberland State Resort Park to Remain Closed to General Public

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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