On Thursday, July 16, 2026, Russell County Search & Rescue responded to a mutual aid request for 7 individuals stranded on an island near Rock House Bottom after rising water cut of...

  Jamestown Mayor Regena Hinton has details on the meeting... Play Audio    

  Superintendent Jason Faulkner tells Wave News what took place at the meeting... Play Audio    

  FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 16, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear provided updates on a budget surplus and property tax rate decrease for the commonwealth, as well as economic development, tra...

The following press release is from the Russell County Coroner's Office...  

*****UPDATE***** The scene is safe. Anyone asked to evacuate earlier can return to their residence. We would like to thank everyone for their cooperation and understanding. Highway 127 is now open....