Weather officials excited to have Mesonet site up and running in Russell Co.

Thursday, June 8 by Derek Aaron

We continue today with more on the ribbon cutting ceremony that took place at Russell County’s new Kentucky Mesonet location earlier this week. The event brought several prominent officials in the state’s weather community to […]

State officials offer water recreation tips

Monday, May 29 by Derek Aaron

With summer nearing, the Kentucky Division of Water and the Kentucky Department for Public Health are offering safety tips to help folks enjoy the rivers, lakes and creeks in which to boat, fish, and swim […]

Fish and wildlife officials to survey select hunters

Friday, May 19 by Derek Aaron

Following a successful spring turkey season that ended earlier this month and saw hunters harvest more than 35,000 birds statewide, state fish and wildlife officials say hunters should now be on the lookout for the […]

Wildlife officials release trout in Russell, Wayne counties

Wednesday, May 3 by Derek Aaron

Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery staff with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife personnel this week stocked Rainbow trout in the Cumberland River in both Russell and Wayne […]

Spring forest fire season is over; officials say to still be cautious while burning

Tuesday, May 2 by Derek Aaron

With the calendar turning to May, spring forest fire season in Kentucky has officially come to an end, but state forestry officials are still urging citizens to utilize caution when burning outside. The Division of […]

State wildlife officials remind folks to leave young wildlife alone

Wednesday, April 26 by Derek Aaron

As spring brings a surge in newborn wildlife to Kentucky, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife is cautioning the public to leave young animals undisturbed, even when they appear to be alone, and reminds […]

State officials urging drivers to register emergency contact info

Friday, January 13 by Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is reminding drivers to registering emergency contact information with the state. Registering allows law enforcement to reach loved ones in the event you are involved in a traffic crash or other […]

Elected officials sworn in Sunday

Monday, January 2 by Zac Oakes

Russell County elected officials were sworn-in for their new terms during a special swearing-in ceremony at the Russell County Auditorium. District Judge Scarlett Latham and Family Court Judge Jennifer Edwards performed the swearing-in ceremonies. Russell […]

State wildlife officials say striper population in Lake Cumberland is improving

Friday, December 9 by Derek Aaron

Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife officials say the striped bass population in Lake Cumberland is improving, according to a new report. In years past, Kentucky Fish and Wildlife usually stocked 300,000 striped bass each […]

State wildlife officials expect ‘good’ fishing year on Lake Cumberland

Tuesday, May 10 by Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife has released the statewide fishing forecast for 2022, and Lake Cumberland is, once again, a premier location for avid fishermen and women this year. Lake Cumberland’s trophy fish, […]

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Weather officials excited to have Mesonet site up and running in Russell Co.

State officials offer water recreation tips

Fish and wildlife officials to survey select hunters

Wildlife officials release trout in Russell, Wayne counties

Spring forest fire season is over; officials say to still be cautious while burning

State wildlife officials remind folks to leave young wildlife alone

State officials urging drivers to register emergency contact info

Elected officials sworn in Sunday

State wildlife officials say striper population in Lake Cumberland is improving

State wildlife officials expect ‘good’ fishing year on Lake Cumberland

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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