Stories tagged with: lake
Liberty to Begin Pumping Water from Green River Monday as Lake Recovery Effort Enters Next Phase
The City of Liberty will begin pumping water from the Green River into Lake Liberty on Monday morning following the successful completion of a major emergency water supply project. Liberty Mayor, Dr. Sam Hadaad, says […]
Opioid Settlement Spending Varies Widely Across Lake Cumberland Area
New information from Kentucky’s opioid settlement dashboard shows how surrounding Lake Cumberland communities are using millions of dollars received through opioid lawsuit settlements. As we reported Wednesday, Russell County has received more than $662,000 through […]
Modern Airport Helping Showcase Russell County to Corporate Investors, Visitors to Lake Cumberland
The Russell County Airport is doing much more than serving pilots. Local leaders say it’s also playing an important role in economic development and helping position Russell County for future growth. Airport Board Chairman John […]
Tourism Director Says Holiday Weekend Was ‘Incredible’ for Lake Cumberland
An outstanding Independence Day weekend is being credited with bringing thousands of visitors to Russell County and communities across the Lake Cumberland region. Russell County Tourism Executive Director Danielle Wilson says the holiday weekend exceeded […]
Dangerous Heat Grips Lake Cumberland Region
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the Lake Cumberland region through 8 p.m. Thursday. Forecasters say dangerously hot conditions will produce peak heat index values between 100 and 115 degrees, […]
Major fishing tournament gets underway on Lake Cumberland this week
A major fishing tournament on Lake Cumberland gets underway this week. The High School Fishing World Finals and National Championship officially gets underway tomorrow with registration at Russell County High School with fishing on Lake […]
Lake Cumberland ranks top 10 in USA Today ranking of best lakes
Lake Cumberland once again ranks among the top 10 lakes in the United States by USA Today. Lake Cumberland ranked #7 in the annual USA Today 10Best rankings for Best Lake. Lake Cumberland regularly makes […]
Russell County unemployment lowest in Lake Cumberland Area in March
Russell County had the lowest unemployment rate in the Lake Cumberland area in the month of March. The Kentucky Center for Statistics reports Russell County had an unemployment rate of 4.3 percent in March. Cumberland […]
Russell County, majority of Lake Cumberland area remain in severe drought
Russell County and much of the Lake Cumberland area remain in severe drought, according to the latest data from the U.S. Drought Monitor. The Russell County Mesonet station has recorded just over an inch-and-a-half of […]