Month: January 2026

Russell County Emergency Management is advising people to stay off the roadways unless absolutely necessary. Emergency Management Director Michael Tojo Bray said roadways are slick and advised people to avoid driving if possible. Those who […]

SOMERSET, Ky. (Jan. 23, 2026) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 highway crews are prepared to respond to a significant winter storm forecasted to impact the region this weekend, bringing freezing rain, snow […]

A local state of emergency has been declared by Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum ahead of the winter storm expected to hit the state this weekend. The state of emergency allows the county’s emergency operations […]

Below is a list of closings and cancellations due to the winter storm. Check back regularly as this list will be updated. Russell County Schools – Closed – Wednesday 2-4 – NTI Day 8 Adair […]

Local grocery stores are staying busy with the winter storm predicted to impact the area this weekend. WJRS News spoke with Bryson Hicks, manager at Priceless Foods in Russell Springs. He said the store has […]

The need for emergency medical services doesn’t stop in the midst of a winter storm. Russell County EMS Director Charles Shepherd said the ambulance service is as prepared as possible to continue to make runs […]

Somerset, KY– Somerset Community College (SCC) is excited to announce the launch of its newest program of study: Diagnostic Medical Sonography, offering an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in General Sonography. This program opens […]