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 […]

Jamestown Dive team assists in Carroll County Search & Recovery operation

Friday, April 11 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown Dive team was in Carroll County this week, assisting local emergency officials with a search and recovery operation due to flooding. Five Jamestown members traveled to the northern Kentucky county and were able […]

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 […]

Search ongoing for missing Casey County teen

Wednesday, March 12 by Zac Oakes

The search is ongoing for a teenager reported missing in Casey County. The Casey County Sheriff’s Office said 16-year-old Harmony Smith was last seen on Possum Trot Road near Highway 551 in Casey County. Smith […]

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 […]

Search continues for suspects in burglary case

Thursday, November 14 by Zac Oakes

Law enforcement officers are continuing the search for two suspects involved in a recent burglary near the Esto community. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office told WJRS News they are following up on leads provided to […]

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. […]

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Local Search & Rescue team called upon to assist statewide

Jamestown Dive team assists in Carroll County Search & Recovery operation

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

Search ongoing for missing Casey County teen

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

Search continues for suspects in burglary case

Fiscal court approves additional funds for RC Search & Rescue

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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