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Citation: Pulaski County Couple arrested on child criminal abuse charges
(LEX 18) — A citation filed with Pulaski County District Court reveals that married couple Kyera Barnett and Jacob Barnett of Somerset have been charged with first-degree criminal abuse of a child under the age […]
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Joint Agency Search Warrant Executed in Albany
On April 29, 2026, the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Albany Police Department and assisting agencies, executed search warrants at two residences located in Albany as part of an ongoing investigation. The […]
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Russell County Man Arrested in Wayne County
According to Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron a Russell County, KY. man has been arrested on multiple charges including driving under the influence. At approximately 11 pm, on May 2, 2026, Deputy Zachary Bybee observed […]
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Weekend Structure Fire Reported
(Posted from the Monticello Fire Department Facebook Page) Run Report 5-2-26 Firefighters responded to a structure fire on Strawberry Road. The structure was a total loss. Monticello units were assisted by the Susie Volunteer Fire […]
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Absentee Deadline is Tomorrow
Eligible voters have until tomorrow to request an absentee ballot for the upcoming primary election. Absentee voting is available for those who qualify due to age, illness, disability, or other approved reasons. Requests can be […]
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Live on Stage! Magic and Hypnosis Show to Support Project Graduation Happening this Week
Come out on May 9th and help support the Wayne County Schools Project Graduation. Magic and Hypnosis show. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable night of excitement and laughter. Tickets are only $10 each. Make […]
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Wayne County Jobless Rate Drops to 5.4%, Down Over 1% From Last Year
New employment data for February 2026 is out from the Kentucky Center for Statistics. In Wayne County, the unemployment rate was 5.4 percent. This represents a decrease of half a percentage point from the 5.9 […]
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Spring Fire Season Ends as Crews Contain 1,100-Acre Alum Fire
The official end of Kentucky’s spring fire hazard season today comes as a relief to crews in McCreary County, who spent much of April battling the most significant blaze of the season: the Alum Fire. […]