Latest data shows Russell County, over 40 percent of Kentucky in extreme drought

Friday, May 22 by Zac Oakes

The latest data from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows Russell County, along with more than 40 percent of the state, being in extreme drought. The drought monitor shows the Lake Cumberland area, along with areas […]

Kentucky Kids Count shows decrease in child poverty locally, but increase in food insecurity

Monday, December 29 by Zac Oakes

The latest Kentucky Kids Count survey shows Russell County has seen a decrease in child poverty over the last few years, but an increase in food insecurity and the cost of renting. The percentage of […]

Feasibility study shows promising results for hopes of destination resort on General Burnside Island

Friday, November 29 by Zac Oakes

Hopes of one day building a destination resort on General Burnside Island in Pulaski County gained some more momentum after a recent feasibility study provided positive results to area officials. Hunden Brothers, a real estate […]

Russell County 4-H shows out at state shooting sports competition

Monday, September 12 by Derek Aaron

Several Russell County 4-H participants brought home trophies over the weekend from the Kentucky 4-H State Shooting Sports Competition, the culminating event for the state 4-H Shooting Sports program. Individually, Brayden Popplewell won first place […]

Probable case of monkeypox shows up in KY

Monday, June 27 by Derek Aaron

Public health officials on Friday announced that the first probable case of monkeypox in Kentucky in 2022 has been identified in a Jefferson County resident. No further information about the patient will be released due […]

New poll shows lowering vaccine hesitancy in Kentucky

Monday, September 20 by Zac Oakes

A new Vaccines in Kentucky Poll, commissioned by the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky, shows efforts to encourage COVID-19 vaccines have persuaded two-thirds of those who said earlier this year they were open to changing […]

Census data shows Russell County experiences population growth, increased diversity

Thursday, August 12 by Zac Oakes

Russell County has experienced population growth over the last decade. On Thursday, the U.S. Census Bureau released census information from the 2020 Census, which shows Russell County had a population growth of about 2.4 percent […]

Bear shows up at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital

Monday, July 12 by Zac Oakes

An adult black bear was spotted at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset on Thursday. According to the Commonwealth Journal newspaper in Somerset, the bear was spotted at the entrance to the hospital last Thursday […]

Freshman Vito Tisdale of Bowling Green Shows Promise, and UK Quotes of the Week | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, November 19 by WJRS Staff

by LARRY VAUGHT Safety Vito Tisdale of Bowling Green was one of the top players in Kentucky’s 2020 signing class and drew consistent praise during preseason drills. He’s played only a limited role this season and had his best game when he made three... Read More.

LCDHD Daily Report Shows Russell County with Eight New Cases

Tuesday, August 18 by WJRS Staff

Deaths: We are pleased to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 47 deaths resulting in a 3.2% mortality rate among known cases. Hospitalizations: We presently have 20 cases in the […]

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Latest data shows Russell County, over 40 percent of Kentucky in extreme drought

Kentucky Kids Count shows decrease in child poverty locally, but increase in food insecurity

Feasibility study shows promising results for hopes of destination resort on General Burnside Island

Russell County 4-H shows out at state shooting sports competition

Probable case of monkeypox shows up in KY

New poll shows lowering vaccine hesitancy in Kentucky

Census data shows Russell County experiences population growth, increased diversity

Bear shows up at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital

Freshman Vito Tisdale of Bowling Green Shows Promise, and UK Quotes of the Week | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

LCDHD Daily Report Shows Russell County with Eight New Cases

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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