SKRECC continuing work on power outages
High winds on Friday created a large number of power outages across the Lake Cumberland area and across the state. At its peak, nearly 50 percent of South Kentucky RECC customers were without power due […]
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Frozen, refrigerated foods need to be disposed of if still without power
With many Russell Countians facing power outages due to last week’s windstorm, refrigerated or frozen foods are now not safe to eat after the loss of electricity. The CDC says to keep refrigerator and freezer […]
Crews still restoring power after Friday’s high wind event
Utility and county and city clean-up crews continue the difficult task of restoring power and removing fallen trees and debris following damage caused by extreme winds on Friday. Severe thunderstorms ultimately missed our area but […]
Planned power outage today
South Kentucky RECC has a planned power outage today in Jamestown, beginning around 8 a.m. Areas affected will include E Highway 619, South Highway 1680, and Pleasant Hill Boat Dock. The outage will last about […]
Transformer explosion causes power outages locally
Russell Springs Fire Chief Bobby Johnson told WJRS News fire crews responded to a reported explosion at a power substation off Highway 1729 Wednesday evening that resulted in several people in the Russell Springs area […]
Power outage planned for Tuesday for SKRECC members toward dam
South Kentucky RECC will have a planned outage Tuesday morning, weather permitting, in Russell County, beginning at 9 a.m. The outage will be in the area of U.S. 127 south toward Wolf Creek Dam and […]
Storms causing power outages
Storms moving through the area this morning have caused multiple power outages in the county. South Kentucky RECC is reporting 365 outages in Russell County. Most of these have occurred in the Little Indian Creek/Pumpkin […]
Power outage reported in French Valley area
Strong winds are reportedly the cause of a power outage in the French Valley area according to South Kentucky RECC. The power company says they have crews en route to work on restoring the outage, […]
Take time to get ready for power outages as icing potential exists
With minor to significant ice accumulation possible over the next 48 hours, utility companies are urging folks to ready themselves and their homes in case there are widespread, or even isolated, power outages. Emergency kits, […]
Pole fire causes power outage in Russell Springs
South Kentucky RECC is reporting a pole fire that is causing a power outage affecting around 650 homes in Russell Springs. The affected area is the Owenton School Road Circuit out of the Webb’s Crossroads […]