New Kentucky sales tax in effect
The beginning of the new year brings a new sales tax to Kentuckians. The increased sales tax was approved by the legislature as Republican lawmakers look to increase sales tax while lowering income tax. Among […]
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Fall burn ban still in effect for one more week
The Kentucky Division of Forestry has issued a reminder that the statewide fall burn ban is still in effect for one more week, ending Thursday, December 15th. No burning is currently allowed between 6 a.m. […]
Burn Ban now in effect for Russell County
A burn ban is now in effect for Russell County following an executive order by Judge-Executive Gary Robertson on Friday. No outdoor burning is allowed until further notice with violators being subject to fines and […]
Open burn ban in effect in neighboring Adair County
Officials in neighboring Adair County issued an open burning ban that went into effect over the weekend due to the moderate drought conditions and increased fire hazard. At this time, Russell County officials have not […]
Fall burn ban now in effect
With fall forest fire season beginning, the Kentucky Division of Forestry has issued a statewide burn ban that is now in effect through December 15. Under the ban, no burning is allowed 6 a.m. and […]
Burn ban goes into effect Saturday as fall forest fire season begins
With fall forest fire season beginning, the Kentucky Division of Forestry has issued a statewide burn ban to go into effect, starting Saturday, October 1st through December 15th. Beginning Saturday, no burning is allowed 6 […]
Boil Water Advisory in effect from Fairview to Salem
A boil water advisory is now in effect on Highway 910 from Fairview down to Salem Elementary School, according to Russell Springs Public Works Director Terry Russell. This includes McClendon Ridge, Karen’s Road, Wilsontown Road […]
New state laws now in effect
The Kentucky General Assembly passed 234 bills during this year’s legislative session and all are now in effect statewide. Keith West files this report from Frankfort for WJRS NEWS… Schools also seemed to take a […]
New state laws take effect this week
The Kentucky General Assembly passed 234 bills during this year’s legislative session, and most will take effect on Thursday. That means that fentanyl dealers and porch pirates will face tougher penalties, the rules for public […]
Heat Advisory in effect again today
A Heat Advisory is in effect once again today for Russell County and the Lake Cumberland area as an excessive heat warning has been issued off to our west, according to the National Weather Service […]