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Russell County Emergency Management preparing for winter storm | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 18 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Emergency Management Director Michael Tojo Bray said he and other officials are preparing for winter weather to make its way into the area this evening into the morning. Bray said anyone who needs assistance during the winter weather should contact 911. Stay... Read More.

Winter storm expected to bring snow to Lake Cumberland area tonight into tomorrow

Tuesday, February 18 by Zac Oakes

A winter storm is expected to bring snow to the Lake Cumberland area tonight into the early morning hours tomorrow. WJRS News participated in a conference call with the National Weather Service in Louisville. Meteorologist […]

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 […]

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 […]

Winter storm could bring 3-6 inches of snow

Friday, January 10 by Zac Oakes

With a winter storm entering the Lake Cumberland area today, Laker Country’s Sean Hammond provided WJRS News with a look at how much snow we could see and an estimate of when snow could begin […]

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 […]

KYTC District 8 Crews Ready for Next Winter Event

Friday, January 10 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 crews are gearing up for another round of winter weather expected to impact the region Friday. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter storm warning for […]

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 Storm Watch Issued for the Area Thursday into Friday

Wednesday, January 8 by Sean Hammond

Kentucky is under a Winter Storm Watch from late Thursday night through late Friday night. The storm is expected to bring moderate to heavy snowfall, with 4 to 5 inches of accumulation anticipated in portions […]