Two Men Drown in Separate Lake Cumberland Incidents

Monday, August 24 by WJRS Staff

It was a deadly weekend on Lake Cumberland, where two men drowned in separate incidents Saturday afternoon. Pulaski County Coroner Clyde Strunk told WJRS NEWS that 65-year-old Ricky Turner of London reportedly jumped from a […]

Body Recovered Following Reported Drowning Near Lake Cumberland Marina

Sunday, August 23 by WJRS Staff

A Lexington man has been identified as the victim of a weekend drowning on Lake Cumberland. Russell County Coroner Mark Coots told WJRS NEWS the victim is 42-year-old Andy Schmidt of Lexington. The 911 call […]

Measles Cases Climb Across Kentucky, but Lake Cumberland District Remains Clear

Wednesday, August 19 by WJRS Staff

Kentucky health officials have confirmed an ongoing measles outbreak, with 19 cases reported this year—the state’s highest total since 1991. Fifteen cases were confirmed in the past four days in Christian, Owen, Todd, Trigg and […]

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 […]

Lake Area Foundation Accepting Live Auction Donations Through August 21

Thursday, August 6 by WJRS Staff

The Lake Area Foundation is asking for the community’s support as it continues its mission of strengthening the Lake Cumberland region through scholarships, grants and charitable endowments. The foundation’s annual fundraising campaign is now underway, […]

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Two Men Drown in Separate Lake Cumberland Incidents

Body Recovered Following Reported Drowning Near Lake Cumberland Marina

Measles Cases Climb Across Kentucky, but Lake Cumberland District Remains Clear

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

Lake Area Foundation Accepting Live Auction Donations Through August 21

Lake Area Foundation Helping Strengthen Communities Across the Region

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

Major Upgrades Transforming Lake Cumberland State Resort Park

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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