A Wayne County woman with a long‑running murder case was back on the court docket this week. Hope Renee White, who was convicted in the 2008 stabbing death of Julie Burchett in Monticello, appeared by […]

A juvenile reported missing early Tuesday morning in northern Wayne County has been found safe and is now back home in the custody of his parents, according to local authorities. Officials expressed gratitude to everyone […]

Gas prices remain elevated across much of the country this week, though the national average has shown little movement. According to AAA, the national average for regular unleaded sits at $4.08 . Kentucky drivers continue to […]

Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron reports the following arrests. Jacob J. Coffey of Monticello, KY. was arrested on a Wayne County Circuit Court Indictment Warrant of Arrest for criminal mischief-1st degree, burglary-3rd degree, tampering with […]

Have smoke alarms in every sleeping room, outside each separate sleeping area, and on every level of the home, including the basement. (posted on the Monticello Fire Department Facebook Page)

At approximately 3:33pm on Monday afternoon the Monticello Fire Department was called to a fire at Monticello Elementary School. School employees acted quickly and were able to get the fire under control as units arrived. […]

        Wayne County Sheriff’s Department Weekly Arrest & Activity Log  July 27th thru August 2nd 4  TOTAL ARREST MADE          DATE NAME AGE CHARGE 7/27/2026 Jordan R Hunter 33 […]

A boil water advisory has been issued for all customers beginning at the intersection of Hwy. 1275 N and Hwy. 1765 to the intersection of Hwy. 1275 N and Rogers Grove Road, including all side […]