Local News

September 21, 2026

Local Headlines

[ September 21, 2026 ] Missing man located Sunday Local News
[ September 21, 2026 ] Scattered chances for A Severe Thunderstorm Today Local News
[ September 21, 2026 ] Monticello Partners with Wayne County Detention Center to Support Alcohol and Drug Education Local News
[ September 21, 2026 ] Fire Department Weekend Calls Local News
[ September 21, 2026 ] Blacktopping Project underway in the County Local News

Prisoner in McCreary County receives additional sentence for Stabbing

September 3, 2026 Eric Criswell

A federal prisoner housed in McCreary County has been ordered to serve nearly two more decades behind bars after attacking his cellmate. According to court records, 42‑year‑old Mufid Elfgeeh was sentenced to an additional 19 […]

Sheriff’s Office Weekly Arrest and Activity Log

September 3, 2026 Kisha Jones

Wayne County Sheriff’s Department Weekly Arrest & Activity Log August 24th thru August 31st 5 TOTAL ARREST MADE DATE NAME AGE […]

Archery Season for Deer Begins Saturday

September 3, 2026 Eric Criswell

Kentucky’s archery deer hunting season begins this Saturday and run through January 20, 2027, giving hunters an extended window to participate. Wildlife experts are reminding hunters that early‑season harvests must be kept cool to prevent spoilage, […]

Kentucky State Police Arrests a Monticello Man for Trafficking Drugs

September 2, 2026 Eric Criswell

MONTICELLO, KY. (September 2nd, 2026) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 11 arrested a Monticello man Sunday afternoon, after executing a search warrant on a residence in Wayne County, Ky. KSP Post 11 London […]

Heat Advisory is in Effect

September 2, 2026 Eric Criswell

Hot conditions are expected to persist through the remainder of the week, with max heat index values of 100° to 105° for many locations each afternoon. A Heat Advisory is in effect where the heat […]

Kentucky to receive $9.1 million in FEMA funding including Wayne County

September 2, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Kentucky is set to receive $9.1 million in FEMA funds, President Donald Trump announced in a Truth social media post Tuesday. “I am approving 9.1 Million Dollars for severe storms, winds, flooding, landslides, and mudslides, […]

Funding is Secure for a new Water Treatment Facility in Albany

September 2, 2026 Eric Criswell

Albany has secured a major federal investment to build a new water treatment facility, with the city receiving more than $24 million in grant funding. Mayor James Bray announced the $24.8 million award on Wednesday, […]

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)

Prisoner in McCreary County receives additional sentence for Stabbing

Sheriff’s Office Weekly Arrest and Activity Log

Archery Season for Deer Begins Saturday

Kentucky State Police Arrests a Monticello Man for Trafficking Drugs

Heat Advisory is in Effect

Kentucky to receive $9.1 million in FEMA funding including Wayne County

Funding is Secure for a new Water Treatment Facility in Albany

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.

Claudette (Sinclair) Lowhorn

Stuart Finley Chriswell

Ray Stinson

Mary Ida (Davis) Ferrell

Paul K. Jones