National Weather Service upgrades area to Extreme Heat Warning

Monday, June 29 by Zac Oakes

The National Weather Service in Louisville has upgraded the area from a heat advisory to an extreme heat warning. The warning remains in effect until 8 p.m. CT on Thursday. The weather service advises area […]

National Weather Service advising of potentially dangerous heat next week

Friday, June 26 by Zac Oakes

The National Weather Service in Louisville is advising area residents of potentially dangerous heat next week. The weather service says daily high temperatures in the 90s with oppressive humidity can be expected beginning Monday through […]

National Weather Service confirms EF-1 tornado touched down in Clinton County Monday morning

Wednesday, March 18 by Zac Oakes

The National Weather Service in Louisville has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in Clinton County early Monday morning. The weather service said the tornado touched down at around 12:35 a.m. on Monday about […]

School officials still examining road, weather conditions; no decision yet on school for Monday

Friday, January 30 by Zac Oakes

School officials are still examining road and weather conditions, as no decision has been made on whether students will return to school on Monday. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford said a decision likely won’t […]

National Weather Service issues advisory, warning for cold temperatures

Monday, January 26 by Zac Oakes

The National Weather Service has issued an advisory and warning for the cold temperatures in the area. The weather service issued a cold weather advisory, which remains in effect until 6:00 this evening. Then, the […]

Beshear provides update on severe winter weather

Sunday, January 25 by Zac Oakes

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 25, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear was joined by Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Secretary Jim Gray and Kentucky Emergency Management Director Eric Gibson to provide an update on severe winter weather affecting […]

Shepherd says Russell County EMS is prepared as possible for incoming winter weather

Friday, January 23 by Zac Oakes

The need for emergency medical services doesn’t stop in the midst of a winter storm. Russell County EMS Director Charles Shepherd said the ambulance service is as prepared as possible to continue to make runs […]

Money says RC Search and Rescue ready if winter weather hits; advises people to stay off roadways if roads are slick

Thursday, January 22 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Search and Rescue Chief Chris Money said he and his team are ready to assist if winter weather hits Russell County as predicted this weekend. Russell County Search and Rescue is a key […]

Bray says warming centers open across county; encourages people to be prepared for winter weather

Wednesday, January 21 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Emergency Management Director Michael Tojo Bray said warming centers will be open across the county, as winter weather and cold temperatures are set to arrive this weekend. Bray said the county’s storm shelters […]

Weather Service Extends Heat Advisory

Wednesday, June 25 by Sean Hammond

Russell County and the surrounding area are under a heat advisory until 7 p.m. central time Thursday. The National Weather Service in Louisville advises that the heat index could rise as high as 106. The […]

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National Weather Service upgrades area to Extreme Heat Warning

National Weather Service advising of potentially dangerous heat next week

National Weather Service confirms EF-1 tornado touched down in Clinton County Monday morning

School officials still examining road, weather conditions; no decision yet on school for Monday

National Weather Service issues advisory, warning for cold temperatures

Beshear provides update on severe winter weather

Shepherd says Russell County EMS is prepared as possible for incoming winter weather

Money says RC Search and Rescue ready if winter weather hits; advises people to stay off roadways if roads are slick

Bray says warming centers open across county; encourages people to be prepared for winter weather

Weather Service Extends Heat Advisory

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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