Severe weather could impact area this afternoon evening; NOAA weather radios will be offline

Tuesday, May 20 by Zac Oakes

Another round of severe weather could make its way into the area this afternoon and evening. Michael Kochasic with the National Weather Service in Louisville said all modes of severe weather are on the table. […]

Weather has delayed work on school district field house project

Wednesday, April 9 by Zac Oakes

Heavy rain and storms recently have delayed work on the Russell County School District’s field house project. Superintendent Michael Ford said meetings have still been ongoing about the project. The project will include construction of […]

District 8 crews preparing for incoming winter weather

Tuesday, February 18 by Zac Oakes

SOMERSET, Ky. (Feb. 18, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 is preparing for another round of winter weather set to impact the region tonight. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), a winter […]

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 […]

Russell Springs City Park opening when weather is nice

Wednesday, February 5 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas told WJRS News the Russell Springs City Park will be open limited hours this month when the weather is nice. Thomas said the park will be open from 6 a.m. […]

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 […]

Mayor applauds efforts of city employees during recent winter weather event, as city prepares for this weekend’s snow

Friday, January 10 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas took some time during last night’s city council meeting to applaud the work of city employees during the most recent winter weather event. Thomas said it was a collaborative effort […]

Local Emergency Management Director encourages people to be prepared for winter weather

Friday, January 10 by Zac Oakes

With winter weather making its way into the Lake Cumberland area today, Russell County Emergency Management Director Michael Bray is encouraging people to be prepared. Bray was on Community Conversations on WJRS yesterday and spoke […]

Winter weather predicted to come our way Friday

Wednesday, January 8 by Zac Oakes

More winter weather looks to be headed into Russell County and the Lake Cumberland area Friday morning. New projections from the National Weather Service indicate snow making its way into Russell County at around 6 […]

Winter weather expected to continue today

Monday, January 6 by Zac Oakes

Russell County remains under a winter storm warning until 6 this evening. The National Weather Service in Louisville is forecasting snow for the area, although only about an inch of snow is projected for the […]

Current Weather

Stories tagged with: weather

Severe weather could impact area this afternoon evening; NOAA weather radios will be offline

Weather has delayed work on school district field house project

District 8 crews preparing for incoming winter weather

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

Russell Springs City Park opening when weather is nice

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

Mayor applauds efforts of city employees during recent winter weather event, as city prepares for this weekend’s snow

Local Emergency Management Director encourages people to be prepared for winter weather

Winter weather predicted to come our way Friday

Winter weather expected to continue today

Current Radar

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