Local Search & Rescue team called upon to assist statewide

Wednesday, May 7 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Search and Rescue is gaining attention statewide for its work in assisting in a variety of rescue and recovery missions. This spring, volunteers with the local search and rescue team have been dispatched […]

Russell County Search & Rescue assists with flood operations in Garrard County

Monday, April 7 by Zac Oakes

Members of the Russell County Search & Rescue team assisted with flood operations in Garrard County over the weekend. Members were called to transport a city water technician to the water-covered telemetry pumps. The worker […]

Russell County Search and Rescue members tabbed by state officials to survey damage in Eastern KY

Monday, March 3 by Zac Oakes

Four Russell County Search and Rescue members were selected by the State Emergency Operations Center to assess flood damage in Eastern Kentucky. Chris Money, Abigail Money, Lance Coffey, and Jonathan Llane were chosen to be […]

Search and Rescue volunteers ready to assist if needed in winter weather

Tuesday, February 18 by Zac Oakes

When snow and ice cause hazardous road conditions, Russell County Search and Rescue is often called to assist local residents. Search and Rescue volunteers help transport essential workers, such as employees at hospitals and nursing […]

Search and Rescue crews rescue dog on Lake Cumberland

Tuesday, February 18 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Search and Rescue crews were able to rescue a dog that had become stranded around Lake Cumberland early Saturday morning. Crews were called out after 1 a.m. Saturday. Search and Rescue Assistant Chief […]

RC Search and Rescue transporting essential workers, assisting residents in winter weather

Friday, January 10 by Zac Oakes

Winter weather creates a busy time for the volunteers at Russell County Search and Rescue. Russell County Search and Rescue Chief Chris Money spoke to WJRS News about one way search and rescue members help […]

Fiscal court approves additional funds for RC Search & Rescue

Wednesday, October 16 by Zac Oakes

The fiscal court approved additional funds for Russell County Search & Rescue at this week’s meeting. Chris Money with search & rescue appeared before the fiscal court and requested an additional $10,000 from the county. […]

RC Search & Rescue assists with operation in Cumberland County

Monday, July 1 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Search and Rescue was called out Friday night to assist with an operation in neighboring Cumberland County. According to reports, Russell County Search and Rescue was called out at about 10:30 Friday night […]

No charges expected in Casey County animal rescue case

Wednesday, March 27 by Zac Oakes

Earlier this year on local news, we reported that an organization known as the Animal Rescue Corps was involved in an operation that saved more than 40 dogs that were being held in what was […]

Russell County Search and Rescue saves dog stuck on bluff over the weekend

Tuesday, March 12 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Search and Rescue was able to save a dog stranded on a shelf of a 170-foot bluff over the weekend. Crews were called out just after 3 a.m. Saturday to the Indian Cave […]

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Local Search & Rescue team called upon to assist statewide

Russell County Search & Rescue assists with flood operations in Garrard County

Russell County Search and Rescue members tabbed by state officials to survey damage in Eastern KY

Search and Rescue volunteers ready to assist if needed in winter weather

Search and Rescue crews rescue dog on Lake Cumberland

RC Search and Rescue transporting essential workers, assisting residents in winter weather

Fiscal court approves additional funds for RC Search & Rescue

RC Search & Rescue assists with operation in Cumberland County

No charges expected in Casey County animal rescue case

Russell County Search and Rescue saves dog stuck on bluff over the weekend

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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