Russell County Search & Rescue Chief Chris Money selected for prestigious first responder task force

Wednesday, January 14 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Search & Rescue Chief Chris Money was recently selected to be part of a prestigious state-wide first responder task force. Money was selected to be a part of Kentucky Task Force 1, which […]

Rescue crews assist 18-year-old who fell over cliff at Lake Cumberland State Park

Monday, September 29 by Zac Oakes

Rescue crews were called out early this morning after a call came in of a man who had fallen over a cliff at Lake Cumberland State Resort Park. Crews with Russell County Search & Rescue […]

Search & Rescue has new technology to assist in missing person cases

Wednesday, September 10 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Search and Rescue is utilizing a new technology that assists in missing person cases. It’s an app called CalTopo, and assists search and rescue team members with logistics. Search and Rescue Chief Chris […]

Search and Rescue commander urges use of life jackets on the water

Wednesday, July 30 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Search and Rescue Commander Chris Money continues to stress the importance of wearing a life jacket while on the water. Whether a person is swimming, boating, or any other activity on the water, […]

Search and Rescue Commander discusses water rescue, boating near Wolf Creek Dam

Wednesday, July 30 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Search and Rescue was called out yesterday to assist after a boat began taking on water after getting too close to Wolf Creek Dam. Search and Rescue officials say the incident occurred at […]

Another water rescue made near Wolf Creek Dam

Tuesday, July 29 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Search and Rescue reported another water rescue near Wolf Creek Dam this morning. Search and Rescue officials say the incident occurred at around 10 this morning. They say two fishermen drifted too close […]

Missing woman found by Search & Rescue

Tuesday, June 24 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Search & Rescue members were able to locate a missing woman near the Eli community yesterday. Just after midnight yesterday, a 68-year-old woman reportedly walked away from her home in the Eli community. […]

Russell County Search and Rescue Stays Prepared as Summer Approaches

Friday, May 16 by Sean Hammond

With increased activity around Lake Cumberland and the Cumberland River, Russell County Search and Rescue Commander Chris Money said his team undergoes training for a variety of rescues. Money said that training also helps keep […]

Search and Rescue Urges Life Jacket Use Ahead of Lake Season

Thursday, May 15 by Sean Hammond

Several water-related incidents occurred around Lake Cumberland last summer. With the peak tourism season getting underway soon, bringing more people to the water, Russell County Search and Rescue Commander Chris Money said his team stays […]

Search and Rescue Joins National Guard for Training

Tuesday, May 13 by Sean Hammond

Russell County Search and Rescue will be headed to western Kentucky soon for a unique training opportunity with the National Guard. Search and Rescue Commander Chris Money has more details about what the training will […]

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Russell County Search & Rescue Chief Chris Money selected for prestigious first responder task force

Rescue crews assist 18-year-old who fell over cliff at Lake Cumberland State Park

Search & Rescue has new technology to assist in missing person cases

Search and Rescue commander urges use of life jackets on the water

Search and Rescue Commander discusses water rescue, boating near Wolf Creek Dam

Another water rescue made near Wolf Creek Dam

Missing woman found by Search & Rescue

Russell County Search and Rescue Stays Prepared as Summer Approaches

Search and Rescue Urges Life Jacket Use Ahead of Lake Season

Search and Rescue Joins National Guard for Training

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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