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Outdoor burn ban goes into effect today

Kentucky’s outdoor burning ban goes into effect today.  The state’s outdoor burn ban runs from October 1 to December 15. The law prohibits burning between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. local time, […]

Outdoor Burning Ban Effective October 1st

Kentucky’s outdoor burning ban goes into effect October 1st.      The state’s outdoor burning law (KRS149.400) prohibits burning between the hours of 6am and 6pm local time, if the fire is within 150 feet […]

State Park planning to open outdoor pool next week

Lake Cumberland State Resort Park is planning to open its outdoor community pool soon after a near-decade hiatus. Representatives from the park said the pool is planning to reopen to the public next Friday, June […]

Outdoor Burning Caution

Russell Springs Fire Chief HM Bottom, who also serves as the county’s emergency manager, talked with WJRS NEWS late Tuesday about the ongoing weather conditions and the impact it is having on outdoor burning…