Former UK All-American Kenny Walker is stepping out of his comfort zone to participate in the Dancing With The Lexington Stars to raise money for charity | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, April 29 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Kenny Walker still remembers when he had to use two hands to dunk the basketball. “I could not palm the basketball. It would slip out of my hands,” said the former UK All-American and NBA player. “I had to cup the... Read More.

National Work Zone Awareness Week: South Kentucky RECC urges motorists to drive safely in all work zones

Friday, April 17 by Zac Oakes

SOMERSET, Ky. (April 16, 2026) — National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 20–24, serves as a reminder for drivers to remain vigilant and slow down around roadside workers. South Kentucky RECC encourages motorists to recognize […]

Fiscal court votes to pull time zone change petition, approves occupational tax change

Tuesday, March 14 by Zac Oakes

In a total turn from their vote almost one month ago, the Russell County Fiscal Court voted to rescind its petition to the federal government to move to the eastern time zone. Judge Executive Randy […]

Fiscal court to consider tabling time zone change petition

Monday, March 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. According to Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum, he plans to suggest that the court table the discussion of moving to the […]

What criteria is looked at for a time zone change?

Tuesday, February 21 by Zac Oakes

There has been a significant amount of discussion about the possibility of Russell County moving to the eastern time zone. Any such change cannot be made locally, or even at the state level. Any time […]

National Work Zone Awareness Week underway

Tuesday, April 12 by Derek Aaron

Two words to remember when approaching a highway work zone: Slow down. You could save a life, and it might be your own. Kentucky last year recorded 1,247 crashes in construction and maintenance/utility work zones. […]

Temporary idle speed zone placed on Lake Cumberland

Thursday, September 9 by Zac Oakes

Due to the annual Poker Run event and high public use, the Lake Cumberland US Army Corps of Engineers in collaboration with Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has placed a temporary “Idle Speed” […]

This week is National Work Zone Awareness Week

Tuesday, April 27 by Zac Oakes

Frankfort, KY – It’s a sure sign of spring. The pinks, whites, greens and purples of flowering trees and shrubs along Kentucky’s roadways will increasingly be complemented by the bright orange and yellow barrels, cones […]

This week is Kentucky Work Zone Awareness Week

Tuesday, September 15 by Zac Oakes

As highway construction continues into the fall across the Commonwealth, motorists can expect to see orange cones and flashing lights in work zones. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is driving attention to Kentucky’s Work Zone […]

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Former UK All-American Kenny Walker is stepping out of his comfort zone to participate in the Dancing With The Lexington Stars to raise money for charity | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

National Work Zone Awareness Week: South Kentucky RECC urges motorists to drive safely in all work zones

Fiscal court votes to pull time zone change petition, approves occupational tax change

Fiscal court to consider tabling time zone change petition

What criteria is looked at for a time zone change?

National Work Zone Awareness Week underway

Temporary idle speed zone placed on Lake Cumberland

This week is National Work Zone Awareness Week

This week is Kentucky Work Zone Awareness Week

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