As the region prepares for the peak summer recreation season, water levels at Lake Cumberland are showing a notable increase compared to the previous two years, bringing the reservoir much closer to its traditional summer […]

L(WKYT) – A man has been arrested after allegedly drugging chocolate a milk container, endangering five people. Lexington police say camera footage at an address on Loudon Avenue showed 34-year-old Eric Rhule, of Monticello, putting […]

The Wayne County Fiscal Court met last night in a special called session to address a packed agenda ranging from the first reading of the next fiscal year’s budget to critical funding for public safety […]

Presented Mr. Tony Jones with a key to the County. Thank you, Tony, for 45 years of service to Wayne County!

Thursday night, the Monticello Fire Department trained on HAZMAT Awareness, under the instruction State Fire Rescue Training, District 14. Firefighters from Susie Volunteer Fire Department and Bronston-Quinton Vol. Fire Department also attended the training. We […]

Flushing for Friday, May 8th will continue at Hwy 790, including all side roads, Coopersville and Sumpter Communities. *Please check water for discoloration before doing laundry. See less

Summer time is almost here and that means time to start planning your trip to the county fair! If you know a local family with special needs let them know about this event, back by […]

(WKYT) – A Wayne County woman has been arrested for allegedly tattooing a toddler. According to court documents, law enforcement in Adair County were called to a child abuse complaint at a residence in Columbia […]

According to Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron an ongoing investigation into children abused by having duct tape placed over their mouth and nose areas on April 28, 2026, by their mother Anna Bencosme has resulted […]