By Bill Estep, The Lexington Herald-Leader, Ky. Jul. 26--SOMERSET -- No, Wolf Creek Dam is not on the verge of collapse. The National Guard hasn't been called out to evacuate downstream residents. Lake Cumberland is not a big mud hole without enough water for boating and fishing.

By Bill Estep, The Lexington Herald-Leader, Ky. Jul. 24--The federal agency that manages Lake Cumberland has awarded a $341.4 million contract for a massive concrete wall to seal off leaks at Wolf Creek Dam. The contract calls for completing the work in four years.

By Bill Mardis, Commonwealth Journal, Somerset, Ky. Jul. 16--SOMERSET -- A story making the rounds that Lake Cumberland will be lowered another 20 feet next month apparently is false, according to a wide circle of experts involved with or affected by the condition of the lake.

By Bill Mardis, Commonwealth Journal, Somerset, Ky. Jun. 25--SOMERSET -- The initial grout curtain in troubled Wolf Creek Dam is nearing completion but the chances of a significant change in the level of Lake Cumberland in time for the Fourth of July weekend are next to none. Firstly, the U.S.

By Bill Estep, The Lexington Herald-Leader, Ky. Feb. 1--SOMERSET -- A state office set up to help deal with fallout from a decision to lower the water level of Lake Cumberland last year has closed. It's an example of a government office that worked itself out of a job, officials said.