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District 8 crews preparing for winter storm

SOMERSET, Ky. (Feb. 9, 2021) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 highway crews are ready to respond to the forecasted winter storm expected to impact the region with freezing rain, snow and ice. […]

Winter Storm Alert

Good afternoon everyone, I am wanting to push out a quick update as things have been changing weather wise throughout the day. As I mentioned this morning things were tending more southward toward our area […]

Winter Storm Possible for Parts of the State

The National Weather Service in Louisville conducted a conference call this (Monday) afternoon on the potential for a winter storm that could bring ice into the area. WJRS News was in that call and received […]

Next Storm System Arrives to End the Year

Good Monday morning folks and welcome to the final Monday of 2020. Temperatures are on the rise and that will continue to the next couple of days culminating with a 60 degree high for Wednesday. […]

Showers and Storm Chances Increase Today

Good Wednesday everyone and Happy Thanksgiving Eve. As all of us prepare to stuff ourselves with as much food as human possibly tomorrow, we are keeping an eye on the weather today as a system […]

Shower and Storm Chances Return Tuesday

Good Monday morning, everyone. Hope all of you had a fantastic weekend, the weather sure cooperated as we had sunshine with temperatures in the 70s. Today will be much of the same with a mostly […]

Annual Storm Spotters Class is Next Month

The always popular storm spotters class is next month. Here’s Emergency Management Director H.M. Bottom… WJRS News will have more on severe weather awareness week in upcoming newscasts.