State of Emergency!
Urgent!! A state of emergency has been declared for Cumberland County due to ongoing and potential flooding. To the Citizens of Burkesville and Cumberland County. Due to the amount of rainfall, and the water being released from Wolf Creek Dam, we are experiencing flooding in many areas of the county. The rain may…
Read MoreKY 90 in Cumberland County temporarily reduced to one lane; Temporary traffic signals in place
SOMERSET, Ky. (Nov. 2, 2018) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) will temporarily reduce KY 90 to one lane in Cumberland County today as crews perform routine maintenance operations to the Cumberland River bridge (mile point 14.1). Temporary traffic signals will be in place on the east and west bound approaches for the lane closure.…
Read MoreKY 90 in Cumberland County temporarily reduced to one lane
From the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet KY 90 in Cumberland County temporarily reduced to one lane The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) temporarily reduced KY 90 to one lane in Cumberland County on Tuesday, Oct. 9 and will also reduce to one lane on Monday, Oct. 15 as crews perform routine maintenance operations to the Cumberland River…
Read MoreBridge structurally sound
Pavement repairs made to KY 90 bridge in Cumberland County Bridge structurally sound SOMERSET, Ky. (Sept. 27, 2018) – Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) crews patched an opening in the pavement on the KY 90 bridge over the Cumberland River in Burkesville Wednesday. KYTC bridge engineers inspected the overpass and determined there was no effect to…
Read MoreShawn Christy Manhunt Continues
U. S. Marshals seek PA man who threatened president and other elected officials The U.S. Marshals, FBI, and U.S. Secret Service are asking for the public’s help in locating a Pennsylvania man wanted for threatening the president and other elected officials. Shawn Richard Christy, 27, also has multiple state arrest warrants in Pennsylvania for burglary,…
Read MoreTours of Dale Hollow dam scheduled as part of 75th anniversary celebration
CELINA-The public will have the opportunity to get a rare glimpse inside of one of the region’s most famous landmarks here in the coming months, as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District offers free tours of the Dale Hollow Dam Hydropower Plant in celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the massive engineering feat.…
Read MoreAnnual turkey counts go high tech
FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 9, 2018) — For those interested in helping researchers estimate the size of Kentucky’s turkey flock, now there’s an app for that. Zak Danks, ruffed grouse and wild turkey program coordinator for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, said the department has added a smart phone app and a web-based survey to…
Read MoreSpecial Programs Celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day
FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 31, 2018) — The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources invites people of all ages to celebrate hunting, fishing and the great outdoors at the Salato Wildlife Education Center in Frankfort on Saturday, Aug. 11. “This is a great way for beginners of any age to receive a fun, hands-on introduction to…
Read MoreKentucky Afield Outdoors: Wade the Cumberland Tailwater to Beat the Summer Heat
FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 27, 2017) – The dog days of late summer slow everything down. The heat and humidity along with the long days make outside work sweaty and arduous. Fishing slows during the dog days as well. Catching game fish from a lake or stream during a 90-degree plus day provides a challenge that anglers…
Read MorePublic briefing of Asian Carp issue July 27 in Eddyville
FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 24, 2018) — A public field briefing about the impact of Asian carp will be held July 27 in Eddyville, Ky. U.S. Rep. James Comer of Kentucky will host the event. The field briefing will discuss the impact of Asian carp on Kentucky waterways, including expert testimony from Ron Brooks, director of Fisheries…
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