Local News

September 22, 2026

Local Headlines

[ September 22, 2026 ] Somerset Man following alleged Sexual Assault Local News
[ September 22, 2026 ] Vehicles Strikes Business in Somerset Local News
[ September 22, 2026 ] City Thanks Everyone Who Came Out for the Shop with the Hero Car Show Local News
[ September 22, 2026 ] Boil Water Advisory Issued Local News
[ September 22, 2026 ] DIY Pop- Art Pet Portraits Class this afternoon at the Library Local News

Recent Monticello Police Arrests

September 2, 2026 Eric Criswell

Monticello Police Chief Josh Asberry reports the following arrests; 8-28-2026 – Diana Duncan was arrested and charged with Theft by Unlawful Taking (Shoplifting) by Major Smith. 8-29-2026 – Terry Martin was arrested and charged with […]

Bicyclist sent to hospital after being hit by vehicle in Somerset

September 2, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – A bicyclist was sent to the hospital after being hit by a vehicle in Somerset on Monday. The Somerset Fire Department said it was dispatched to the 1700 block of Patterson Branch Road […]

Recycling Bins Now in the Tradeway Shopping Center

September 2, 2026 Kisha Jones

We now have recycling containers at Trade way Shopping Center located in front of Peddlers Mart and Save a Lot hope everyone uses them wisely. ( posted on the Wayne County Recycling Facebook Page)

Elvie Shane Performed for the Local Inmates

September 2, 2026 Kisha Jones

Today our guys got a big treat. Elvie Shane stopped in to tell his story and play a little music. They had a lot of laughs and a few tears but a good time was […]

Here are our players of the week vs West Jessamine.

September 2, 2026 Kisha Jones

Here are our players of the week vs West Jessamine. (posted on the Wayne County Football Team Facebook Page)

Yoga With Kristi This Afternoon at the Library

September 2, 2026 Kisha Jones

Yoga with Kristi is TODAY at 4:30 PM!

Heat Index over 100 this Week

September 1, 2026 Eric Criswell

Mid‑90s heat can turn a parked car deadly in minutes. Federal safety officials say interiors can climb roughly 20 degrees in 10 minutes , and children’s bodies warm far faster than adults’ Children are especially […]

Trial held for Somerset man facing murder charges

September 1, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – A jury was seated on Aug. 31 for the trial of a man arrested in relation with a 2022 murder. PREVIOUS: Deputies: Southern Ky. man charged with murder was a suspect in earlier […]

Kentucky State Police Bolster Water Rescue Capabilities with New, State-of-the-Art Patrol Boat

September 1, 2026 Eric Criswell

Governor Andy Beshear announced that Kentucky State Police have added a new patrol boat to strengthen water‑rescue operations statewide. The 23‑foot Metal Shark 23 Relentless was purchased with FEMA Port Security grant funding and is equipped with thermal and sonar […]

Recent Monticello Police Arrests

Bicyclist sent to hospital after being hit by vehicle in Somerset

Recycling Bins Now in the Tradeway Shopping Center

Elvie Shane Performed for the Local Inmates

Here are our players of the week vs West Jessamine.

Yoga With Kristi This Afternoon at the Library

Heat Index over 100 this Week

Trial held for Somerset man facing murder charges

Kentucky State Police Bolster Water Rescue Capabilities with New, State-of-the-Art Patrol Boat

Game wardens prepare for Labor Day after busy summer, deadly boat crash

Fire Department Shares If your clothes Catch on Fire

Preschool Phase in Days are this Week

Alice (Holloway) Lewis

Jerry Turner

Sylvia Yoder

Eddie Kay Jarvis

Claudette (Sinclair) Lowhorn