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Heat advisory remains in effect today

July 29, 2025 Zac Oakes
Russell and most surrounding counties remain under a heat advisory today. The National Weather Service in Louisville says heat index values will peak between 100 and 107. The hot temperatures and high humidity can lead […]
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Adair man charged for drug possession, promoting contraband in jail

July 29, 2025 Zac Oakes
An Adair County man has been charged with drug possession and promoting contraband while lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail. Columbia Police say they were called yesterday to investigate a complaint at the jail, […]
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Two Russell Springs residents indicted in Casey County

July 29, 2025 Zac Oakes
Two Russell Springs residents were indicted in Casey County earlier this month. A Casey County grand jury indicted 34-year-old Tiffany R. Propes of Russell Springs on charges including disorderly conduct first degree, assault third degree […]
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UK Volleyball players believe they can win another national title

July 29, 2025 Zac Oakes
by LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky won its only volleyball national championship in 2020 but coach Craig Skinner’s players believe they have the potential to win another national title this season. “I think it’s a hard thing […]
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Frederick Fetty, age 79, of Jamestown

July 28, 2025 Sean Hammond
Frederick Fetty, age 79, of Jamestown, passed away Saturday July 26th, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset. Fred was previously a member of Fairview Separate Baptist Church, and a member of the Sycamore Flats […]
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Lake Cumberland Raft Up is this Saturday

July 28, 2025 Sean Hammond
The annual Lake Cumberland Raft Up is this Saturday, August 2nd. Headquartered at Camp Earl Wallace in Monticello in neighboring Wayne County this year, the raft up is put on by the Lake Cumberland Marina […]
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Laker Golf competes at Somerset Invitational

July 28, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Laker Golf team competed at the Somerset Invitational on Friday, finishing the day with a team score of 315. That was good for 4th overall among 19 teams in the field. Noah McMillin shot […]
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Three men rescued from river near Wolf Creek Dam

July 28, 2025 Zac Oakes
Three men were rescued from the river side of Wolf Creek Dam Friday night after officials say their fishing boat capsized. Russell County Search and Rescue said the incident occurred at around 9:45 Saturday night […]
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Child injured in Pulaski County after reportedly being struck by wheel from fair ride

July 28, 2025 Zac Oakes
A child in Pulaski County was injured after reportedly being struck by a wheel that came off of a carnival ride at the Pulaski County Fair. Reports are that a wheel came off of one […]
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Heat advisory in effect with heat index expected to be 100+

July 28, 2025 Zac Oakes
Russell and most surrounding counties are under a heat advisory through Wednesday evening. The National Weather Service in Louisville says heat index values will peak between 100 and 107 during that time. This includes Russell, […]
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Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 9-4

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Opioid Liaison Jennifer Knifley about National Recovery Month, the importance of sharing stories of recovery, Purple Fridays, and the impact addiction has on individuals and families. They also discuss the upcoming Light of Hope Candlelight Ceremony and the message Jennifer wants everyone struggling with addiction to hear: there is always hope.

  • Community Conversation 9-3

    Jeff Hoover talks with legendary Kentucky high school basketball coach Allen Feldhaus Jr. following his induction into the Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame. Coach Feldhaus reflects on his 41-year coaching career, his father’s influence, the 2013 state championship, and the lasting relationships basketball has created throughout his career.

  • Community Conversation 9-2

    Jeff Hoover talks with Glenna Helm of Burnside Tourism about Thunder Over Burnside, happening this Labor Day weekend at Burnside City Coal Park. They discuss the free event, live bands, food trucks, craft vendors, activities for children, and the fireworks finale.

  • Community Conversation 9-1

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum about road projects and funding, the county’s 911 and EMS services, the new Air Methods helicopter base, the solar farm project, improvements at Greasy Creek Roadside Park, and the county’s financial outlook heading into the fall.

  • Community Conversation 8-31

    Jeff Hoover sits down with Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas to talk about the busy summer at Russell Springs City Park, progress on the city’s water project, the new nine-hole turf golf course, upcoming community events, improvements to Main Street, and new additions at the park.

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