UPDATE: Body of Missing Lexington Man Recovered from Lake Cumberland

Tuesday, October 27 by WJRS Staff

UPDATE Tuesday, 7:45 p.m. — Russell County Coroner Mark Coots told WJRS NEWS the body recovered from Lake Cumberland Tuesday afternoon has been identified as Edward L. Plaster, 59, of Lexington. According to Russell County […]

Lake Liberty 18 Feet Below Normal; Residents Urged to Conserve Water

Sunday, October 25 by WJRS Staff

Liberty Mayor Sam Haadad is urging residents to continue conserving water as Lake Liberty drops to 18 feet below its normal level. In a social media post Sunday, Haadad said drought conditions have persisted for […]

Search Continues for Missing Man After Lake Cumberland Boat Collision

Saturday, October 24 by WJRS Staff

UPDATE SUNDAY 7:40 p.m. — after nearly 12 straight hours today, search & recovery efforts are being suspended for tonight and will resume Monday. WJRS NEWS will continue to follow this tragic story and will […]

Lake Liberty Water Levels Remain Critically Low

Friday, October 9 by Sean Hammond

Water levels at Lake Liberty remain critically low, with the lake currently measuring 17.8 feet below full pool. City officials say water continues to be pumped daily from the Green River into Lake Liberty at […]

Laker Bass Team Earns Two Runner-Up Finishes at Barren River Lake | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, October 5 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Laker Bass Team brought home two second-place finishes and big-fish honors from this past weekend’s tournament at Barren River Lake. In the junior division, Carter Hall and Rylan Holt finished second with a total catch weighing 4.78 pounds. They also caught... Read More.

Lake Area Foundation Announces Fall Grants Up to $5K for Ten-County Region

Thursday, October 1 by WJRS Staff

The Lake Area Foundation is opening its Fall 2026 Lake Cumberland Area Development Fund grant cycle. Beginning Thursday, October 1st, eligible applicants may request up to $5,000 for community or economic development projects benefiting counties […]

Special Antlerless Deer Season Set for Lake Cumberland Counties

Thursday, September 17 by WJRS Staff

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife has announced a special antlerless deer season in an effort to monitor and prevent the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease, commonly known as C-W-D. The special season will run September 25th […]

20th Annual Lake Cumberland Poker Run Draws Large Crowd

Monday, September 14 by WJRS Staff

More than 120 boats participated in the 20th annual Lake Cumberland Poker Run presented by State Dock over the weekend. Russell County Tourism Director Danielle Wilson told WJRS NEWS it is nearly impossible to determine […]

Two Injured in U.S. 127 Rollover Near Lake Cumberland State Park

Tuesday, September 8 by WJRS Staff

Two people were injured in a single-vehicle wreck Tuesday afternoon on U.S. 127 near Lake Cumberland State Resort Park. Russell County Deputy Sheriff Heath Tarter told WJRS News the wreck occurred at approximately 2:25, about […]

Lake Liberty Loses Ground Amid Heat and Limited Rainfall

Friday, September 4 by WJRS Staff

Lake Liberty has lost ground over the past two weeks as dry and hot conditions continue. According to city officials, the lake is now approximately 16 feet below full pool, compared with about 15 feet […]

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UPDATE: Body of Missing Lexington Man Recovered from Lake Cumberland

Lake Liberty 18 Feet Below Normal; Residents Urged to Conserve Water

Search Continues for Missing Man After Lake Cumberland Boat Collision

Lake Liberty Water Levels Remain Critically Low

Laker Bass Team Earns Two Runner-Up Finishes at Barren River Lake | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lake Area Foundation Announces Fall Grants Up to $5K for Ten-County Region

Special Antlerless Deer Season Set for Lake Cumberland Counties

20th Annual Lake Cumberland Poker Run Draws Large Crowd

Two Injured in U.S. 127 Rollover Near Lake Cumberland State Park

Lake Liberty Loses Ground Amid Heat and Limited Rainfall

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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