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Electronic Safety Tips as kids return to Class

August 25, 2026 Eric Criswell

As students head back to school, the Somerset Police Department wants to remind parents that school safety doesn’t end at the school doors. Our children are spending more time on social media, gaming platforms, Discord, […]

New SRO at Monticello Elementary

August 25, 2026 Eric Criswell

From the Monticello Police Department: If you’re a parent, student, or faculty member at Monticello Elementary, you may notice someone new around the school. Officer Mike Neal will be posted at Monticello Elementary for the […]

Local gas price is the same as the state Average

August 25, 2026 Eric Criswell

According to AAA the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is up 3 cents from last week to $4.09, which marks the highest it’s ever been on this date. This August is shaping […]

Friends remember Lexington man who drowned in Lake Cumberland

August 25, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Officials say a Lexington man likely drowned while swimming near Lake Cumberland Marina in Russell County. He has been identified as 42-year-old Andy Schmidt, who lived and worked in a group home in […]

Officials cancel IAN Alert after 12-year-old Russell County boy is found safe

August 25, 2026 Kisha Jones

RUSSELL COUNTY, Ky. (LEX News) — Update: August 24 at 2:10 p.m. An IAN Alert issued for a 12-year-old in Russell County has been channeled. Kentucky State Police report that the child has been located […]

Blood Drive Happening Today

August 25, 2026 Eric Criswell

Give blood tomorrow:

Make Plans to Attend the Quilt Show of the Little Mountains Labor Day Weekend

August 25, 2026 Kisha Jones

The Quilt show of the Little Mountains will be Labor Day Weekend at The Aspire Center in Monticello. September 4th from 9am-5pm and September 5th from 9am-4pm. Admission is $5 and children 12 and under […]

Learn the basics of watercolor while painting your own Fall-inspired piece

August 25, 2026 Kisha Jones

Learn the basics of watercolor while painting your own Fall-inspired piece. (posted on the Wayne County Public Library Facebook Page)

Deadly Weekend on Lake Cumberland

August 24, 2026 Eric Criswell

Two men lost their lives in separate drowning incidents on Lake Cumberland over the weekend, according to local officials. In Russell County, 42‑year‑old Andy Schmidt of Lexington disappeared Saturday while swimming near Wolf Creek Landing. […]

Missing McCreary County Woman Found Safe

August 24, 2026 Kisha Jones

Debbie Crabtree Watson, a resident of Revelo who was last seen on approximately August 17, Monday, and reported missing Thursday evening, was located, rescued, and transported by EMS to the hospital earlier today. Rescuers at […]

KSP Post 11 Arrests Substitute Teacher for Bringing a Weapon to a McCreary County School

August 24, 2026 Kisha Jones

The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 11 London arrested a Whitley City man in reference to him bringing a knife onto school grounds. On August 20, 2026, KSP Post 11 was contacted by the McCreary […]

Student Medicine Reminder

August 24, 2026 Eric Criswell

If your child will need to take medication at school, remember that medications should be brought to school by a parent/guardian and should not be sent to school with students. Also families are asked to […]