Local businesses, hospital adjusting to winter weather

Wednesday, January 17 by Zac Oakes

The winter storm has impacted businesses across the county. WJRS News spoke with Brian Loy at Wilson & Sons Building Supply in Russell Springs about how business has been impacted by the storm. Loy also […]

Local officials and volunteers tackling winter weather

Tuesday, January 16 by Zac Oakes

Snow continues to fall and as temperatures continue to drop, officials and volunteers from across the county are out working. WJRS News caught up with Chris Money from the Russell County Rescue Squad to talk […]

Climavision Founder/CEO says Russell County was perfect spot for weather radar

Tuesday, November 7 by Zac Oakes

The new Climavision Weather Radar is now active in Russell County. The Louisville-based company said it was excited to install its first radar system in Kentucky, but why Russell County? Climavision Founder and CEO Chris […]

Weather radar in Jamestown still on track

Friday, September 8 by Zac Oakes

The Climavision weather radar location in Jamestown is still on track. WJRS News has been told the radar device is set to be installed this month, barring any setbacks. The device will help provide more […]

Weather officials excited to have Mesonet site up and running in Russell Co.

Thursday, June 8 by Derek Aaron

We continue today with more on the ribbon cutting ceremony that took place at Russell County’s new Kentucky Mesonet location earlier this week. The event brought several prominent officials in the state’s weather community to […]

Jamestown moving forward with new weather radar site

Friday, May 19 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council is moving forward with a project which involves a company placing a weather radar device on a water tower in Jamestown to provide a more comprehensive look at weather systems in […]

Jamestown City Council gives initial approval to weather radar site

Tuesday, April 25 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council gave initial approval for a Louisville-based company to place a weather radar device in the city. The device will help provide more accurate weather radar in gaps left by the National […]

Severe Weather Threat Increases Later Today

Wednesday, April 5 by Sean Hammond

Strong to severe storms are possible across the area late this afternoon and into the evening hours. The main threat is damaging winds, but an isolated tornado or two cannot be ruled out. More details […]

Severe Weather Threat Wednesday

Tuesday, April 4 by Sean Hammond

Strong to severe storms are possible across Kentucky on Wednesday afternoon and evening. More details in the video below…

Severe Weather Threat Increases Late Tonight and Early Tomorrow

Friday, March 31 by Sean Hammond

Strong to severe storms are possible late Friday night and into early Saturday morning. The main threat will be damaging winds, but an isolated tornado or two cannot be ruled out. More details are available […]

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Local businesses, hospital adjusting to winter weather

Local officials and volunteers tackling winter weather

Climavision Founder/CEO says Russell County was perfect spot for weather radar

Weather radar in Jamestown still on track

Weather officials excited to have Mesonet site up and running in Russell Co.

Jamestown moving forward with new weather radar site

Jamestown City Council gives initial approval to weather radar site

Severe Weather Threat Increases Later Today

Severe Weather Threat Wednesday

Severe Weather Threat Increases Late Tonight and Early Tomorrow

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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