Severe thunderstorms swept through Kentucky yesterday afternoon and evening brining damaging winds, lightning, and heavy rain to the Lake Cumberland region, including Pulaski County and Somerset. According to the Kentucky Public Service Commission, South Kentucky RECC […]

The Monticello Police Department wants to make the public—especially young drivers and young adults—aware of significant changes to Kentucky’s Fleeing & Evading law. Unfortunately, more drivers across Kentucky are choosing to flee from law enforcement […]

Two recent judgements handed down by Judge, Sara Beth Gregory; Tanner Sexton According to a judgment entered July 21, 2026, Tanner Sexton pleaded guilty to Promoting Contraband, 2nd Degree . The court dismissed the second […]

Fire personnel gathered Tuesday for our regularly scheduled meeting night. We checked and serviced equipment and apparatus, trained on Hoses and Nozzles, and shared a meal together. #firefighters #monticelloky #EverydayGuardians #volunteerfirefighter #monticellofiredept #waynecountyky ( posted […]

We are so grateful for our special guests at Storytime this summer! We were visited by the Wayne Co. Honeybee Association, Monticello Fire Department, and Love on a Leash! The kids so appreciate getting to […]

The Monticello Tourism Commission met Tuesday for their regular monthly session. A discussion regarding turf being placed on two fields at the park was postponed for a future meeting. Members approved a $2,500 sponsorship for […]

Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron and staff are proud to designate Harper, Haisley, and Hope Shearer as Wayne County Sheriff Office Special Deputies for the day. Sunday July 19th these special girls stopped by the […]