Obituaries
Bobby Edwards
Bobby Gale Edwards, better known as Gale Edwards, was born March 7, 1937, and departed this walk of life on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, reaching the age of 89 years. He was the beloved son […]
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Somerset husband, wife sentenced on federal child porn production charges
(WKYT) – A husband and wife from Somerset were sentenced Wednesday on child pornography production charges in federal court. Christopher Ethridge, 39, and Amy Ethridge, 30, each received a sentence of 30 years, according to […]
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Somerset man sentenced on federal charges for attempted production of child pornography
(WKYT) – A Somerset man was sentenced on federal charges for attempted production of child pornography Wednesday. B.J. Thomason, 38, of Somerset will spend 15 years in prison. According to court documents, in 2022 Thomason […]
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Two injured in Somerset crash, one vehicle flipped on side
. (WKYT) – Two people were injured in a crash after a crash where one vehicle ended up on its side, according to the Somerset Fire Department. Fire crews said they found both vehicles off […]
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WCHS Alumni Hall of Fame to Induct New Members
WCHS Alumni Hall of Fame to Induct New Members The Wayne County High School Alumni Hall of Fame will induct fifteen new members during a schoolwide assembly on Friday, October 23. A public reception for […]
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Prescribed Burn Today in Northern McCreary County
The Daniel Boone National Forest plans to conduct prescribed burns on roughly 2,600 acres in McCreary County, October 23. Operations are planned in the Goodin Ridge burn unit in the northern portion of Beaver Creek […]
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Lake Cumberland Fall Fest this Weekend
Here’s a breakdown of the Lake Cumberland Fall Fest event times at the Monticello-Wayne County Memorial Park this weekend! ( posted on the Lake Cumberland Fall Fest and more Facebook Page) […]
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Marshall County inmate captured after brief escape
(WKYT) – An inmate at the Marshall County Detention Center is back behind bars after a brief escape Wednesday. Jonathon Madole walked away from work details at the county animal shelter during the morning. He […]
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1 question Kentucky’s election ballot could change the commonwealth’s constitution
(WDRB+WAVE) — As voters gear up for the Nov. 3 election, some may be familiarizing themselves with what’s on their ballots. For Kentucky voters, one ballot question could change the state’s constitution. Right now, Kentucky’s […]
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FEMA awards nearly $49 million to Kentucky
WKYT) – The Federal Emergency Management Agency is awarding nearly $49 million to Kentucky to help fund disaster recovery projects. According to a news release, the funding is through FEMA’s Public Assistance program, which provides […]
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Halloween costs rise as shoppers budget for candy, costumes
(WDRB+WAVE) — This time of year can be a costly season for shoppers’ wallets. According to the National Retail Federation, the average American will spend $115 on Halloween this year. Americans are expected to spend […]