Local first responders were called to a residence on South 2nd Street in Monticello, just after 9 pm Tuesday night. A four-month-old child was found unresponsive inside, the infant was taken to the WC Hospital […]

…HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING… * WHAT…Heat index values up to 106 expected. * WHERE…Fleming, Montgomery, Bath, Rowan, Estill, Powell, Rockcastle, Jackson, Pulaski and Wayne Counties. * […]

Water usage is up as the Utility Commission Reports pumping close to its current capacity level over the holiday weekend. System Manager, Scott Upchurch tells us the weekend saw 3.6, 3.8, and 4.0 million gallons […]

Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron reports the following arrests.   Jacob Sumpter of Monticello, Ky. was arrested for possession of a handgun by a convicted felon. Sumpter was also arrested on a Wayne County Circuit […]

Expo viewing at the Extension Office 8:00-7:00. Lawn Mower Pulling 7:00 Ohio Valley Wrestling 7:00 Carnival opens 6:00 $10 one price admission at the gate.  

The Monticello Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. Applicants must possess Peace Officer Professional Standards certification (POPS certified) by the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council. Applications can be obtained at Monticello […]

A boil water has been issued due to a line break for customers on Hwy. 200. At the intersection of Hwy. 200 & Catron Hollow Rd to the end of the line on Hwy. 200. […]

Ingredients 4 chicken parts or 2 boneless chicken breasts cut into pieces. drumsticks or thighs or a combination 1 green pepper seed removed and cut into slices 1 red pepper seed removed and cut into slices 1 medium-size onion cut into slices […]

temperatures in the 90s and dewpoints in the 70s over the next few days will result in heat indices at or above 100 degrees during the afternoon into early evening hours this week. Be sure […]

A drowning was reported in Russell County over the holiday weekend in Lake Cumberland, as an Ohio man died on Friday. The individual was identified as Gary Todd Blankenship, age 58.  He was reported missing […]

At the Fair today: 8:30 – 1:00 Expo items check-in at the County Extension office 6:00 Carnival opens 7:30 Large Car and Mini’s Demo Derby One price admission ($10.00) at the gate. Here are some […]

5&6 year olds Brentley Foster 1st Addy Dean 2nd Ian Casada 3rd 7&8 year olds Dawson Upchurch 1st Camden Stewart 2nd Gabriel Jones 3rd 9&10 year olds Jordan Jones 1st Christen Phelps 2nd Austin Parmley […]