Local fire, emergency crews work together during Monday incidents

Tuesday, June 14 by Derek Aaron

Local fire and emergency crews came to the assistance of one another during the day on Monday, a day that saw heat indices above 100 degrees. Jamestown Fire Chief Jeff Landers said that shortly after […]

Beshear issues state of emergency over baby formula shortage

Friday, June 10 by Zac Oakes

Gov. Andy Beshear issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency over the baby formula shortage that has impacted the nation and the commonwealth. The Governor’s order activates state price-gouging laws, which aim to […]

Emergency crews in Pulaski County save woman who jumped from a Burnside bridge

Thursday, May 26 by Zac Oakes

Emergency crews in Pulaski County were able to save a woman who reportedly jumped off a bridge in Burnside into Lake Cumberland on Wednesday. According to the Commonwealth Journal in Somerset, the unnamed woman was […]

County retires emergency number for late H.M. Bottom

Tuesday, April 12 by Zac Oakes

In an emotional ceremony during Monday night’s meeting of the Russell County Fiscal Court, members of the late H.M. Bottom’s family were on hand, along with several emergency personnel from across the county, as Judge […]

Bill to prevent closing of churches in state of emergency moving forward in Frankfort

Thursday, March 17 by Zac Oakes

FRANKFORT — A measure that would prevent houses of worship from being singled out for closure during a state of emergency received approval Thursday from the Senate State and Local Government Committee. The bill’s sponsor, […]

Governor Beshear Declares State of Emergency

Thursday, January 6 by Sean Hammond

Gov. Andy Beshear has declared a State of Emergency following heavy snowfall that started earlier today and is continuing this afternoon and evening across the commonwealth. The powerful severe weather is affecting travel on major interstates, […]

Emergency crews respond to rollover accident at 127/92 intersection on Sunday

Monday, March 15 by Zac Oakes

Emergency crews responded to the scene of a rollover accident in Jamestown Sunday afternoon at the intersection of Highway 92 and Highway 127. Reports are that a vehicle operated by Mitchell Higginbotham reportedly pulled into […]

Emergency Management Director HM Bottom Details County’s Response for Winter Storm

Monday, February 15 by Sean Hammond

Russell County Emergency Management Director HM Bottom talks about the Emergency Services activated throughout the county in anticipation of the ice storm and what folks should do in the event their power goes out.

KYTC offering emergency notice service for KY drivers

Wednesday, January 20 by Zac Oakes

A new system being implemented by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will provide the ability for licensed drivers in the state of Kentucky to provide an emergency contact for law enforcement if that driver has been […]

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Local fire, emergency crews work together during Monday incidents

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County retires emergency number for late H.M. Bottom

Bill to prevent closing of churches in state of emergency moving forward in Frankfort

Governor Beshear Declares State of Emergency

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Emergency Management Director HM Bottom Details County’s Response for Winter Storm

KYTC offering emergency notice service for KY drivers

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

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Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown