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Nicholasville man found dead at Lake Cumberland after apparent drowning, coroner says

August 31, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – A Nicholasville man was found dead after falling into Lake Cumberland, according to the Clinton County Coroner’s Office. The Coroner’s Office says 66-year-old Mark Fritz was found dead around 5:45 a.m. on Sunday, […]

Fifth person charged in death of Pulaski County woman

August 31, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – A fifth person has been arrested in connection with the murder of a Pulaski County woman. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office said that a fourth male teenager was arrested on Friday and charged […]

Person injured after logging accident at Lake Cumberland

August 31, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – A person was rescued after a logging accident near Lake Cumberland in Russell County on Thursday. The accident happened at 1:30 p.m. in the Jabez area, when a falling tree struck the individual, […]

Safety Project set to begin at Clinton County Intersection

August 31, 2026 Eric Criswell

A major safety improvement project is scheduled to begin this week at the intersection of KY 90 and KY 558 in Clinton County. State transportation officials say the work is part of a Highway Safety […]

Last Day to Sign up for Fall Dance Classes

August 31, 2026 Kisha Jones

The last day to sign up for FREE dance classes with Miss Nicki before the Autumn performance is Monday! ( posted on the Wayne County Public Library Facebook Page)

Wayne County Middle School Earns Honor

August 31, 2026 Eric Criswell

Congratulations as the Wayne County Middle School has officially earned the Tier 1 Seal of Excellence for PBIS Implementation for the 2025–2026 school year from the Southeast/South-Central Educational Cooperative (SESC)! Out of 177 schools across […]

30 Kentucky counties changed deer zones this year!

August 31, 2026 Kisha Jones

FYI: 30 Kentucky counties changed deer zones this year! Read about it here: bit.ly/kydeerzones The lack of does harvest in Kentucky each year has become an issue. KDFWR reports that we are now at 1.5 […]

Traffic Reminder for Wolf Creek Dam

August 31, 2026 Eric Criswell

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will temporarily close U.S. 127 across Wolf Creek Dam (mile point 1.6) on Wednesday, Sept. 2, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CT. This closure is necessary for ongoing […]

Judgement handed down in Circuit Court

August 28, 2026 Eric Criswell

James Gurley has pleaded guilty in Wayne Circuit Court to multiple charges, including two counts of third‑degree burglary, theft over a thousand dollars, criminal mischief, possession of burglar’s tools, and being a persistent felony offender. […]

Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes Two Newly Certified Deputies

August 28, 2026 Eric Criswell

Pulaski County Sheriff Bobby Jones and the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office are proud to announce that Deputies Brandon Parks and Ethan Hargis graduated from the Department of Criminal Justice Training on Thursday, August 27, 2026, […]

Russell Springs Man Charged After Alleged Solicitation of Whitley County Teens

August 28, 2026 Eric Criswell

Authorities say a Russell Springs man is facing charges after allegedly trying to solicit two underage girls from Whitley County. Investigators report that Baseler Lafrance used a dating app with someone else’s photos to contact […]

Cardinals on the road Tonight

August 28, 2026 Eric Criswell

Wayne County Football is on the road tonight as they travel to West Jessamine for the second game of the season. The Cardinals are looking to bounce back from last weeks loss at Somerset. Kick-off […]

Nicholasville man found dead at Lake Cumberland after apparent drowning, coroner says

Fifth person charged in death of Pulaski County woman

Person injured after logging accident at Lake Cumberland

Safety Project set to begin at Clinton County Intersection

Last Day to Sign up for Fall Dance Classes

Wayne County Middle School Earns Honor

30 Kentucky counties changed deer zones this year!

Traffic Reminder for Wolf Creek Dam

Judgement handed down in Circuit Court

Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes Two Newly Certified Deputies

Russell Springs Man Charged After Alleged Solicitation of Whitley County Teens

Cardinals on the road Tonight

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