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November 9, 2026

Local Headlines

[ November 9, 2026 ] Kentucky State Police Post 11 Investigates Fatal Collision in Wayne County Local News
[ November 9, 2026 ] Library Honors Dedicated Trustees for Their Years of Service and Commitment Local News
[ November 9, 2026 ] Sheriff’s Office Thanks Local Supply Store for Donations for Shop with a Deputy Campaign Local News
[ November 9, 2026 ] Teenage girl found after being reported missing in Somerset Local News
[ November 9, 2026 ] Somerset police warn of residential rental property scams Local News

Modern Firearm Deer Season Begins this Weekend

November 9, 2026 Kisha Jones

The wait is almost over, y’all. Modern firearms deer season opens this Weekend! (Nov. 14 – 29) We know many people eagerly wait for this season every year, but don’t let the excitement get in […]

Wayne County Records the Highest in Bear Harvest

October 30, 2026 Kisha Jones

Kentucky bear archery season closed on Wednesday night. Here are the results – 121 bears in five days. Fifty-four of those came on opening day alone, which is nearly a quarter of everything killed in […]

Early Fall Turkey Season Begins this Weekend

October 22, 2026 Kisha Jones

It’s hard to believe Thanksgiving is only a month away… What better time to be able to put a wild-harvested turkey on your table than during the Early Fall Turkey Shotgun Season, starting THIS weekend […]

Elk Versus Vehicle Accident Tuesday Evening in Northern McCreary County

October 21, 2026 Kisha Jones

McCreary County Deputy Alex Jones and KSP Trooper Jones responded to an elk-versus-vehicle accident on U.S. Highway 27 in Greenwood on Tuesday night (October 20, 2026) at approximately 8:30 p.m. No injuries to the driver […]

Forest fire season underway, but not all smoke is cause for alarm

October 20, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Kentucky’s forest fire season started Oct. 1, but not all burns seen in the region are forest fires. Eastern Kentucky University has begun planning for its annual prescribed burns, which help local ecology. […]

Special Bear Hunting Season this Weekend

October 19, 2026 Kisha Jones

Kentucky has a growing black bear population and, with that, a regulated bear hunting season! Hunters can pursue bears by archery, crossbow, firearm, or by dog, with specific dates for three zones and seasons. Speaking […]

Preparing your plants for potential frost this weekend

October 16, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Temperatures might be pretty warm right now but believe it or not, frost is likely this weekend. This means for those summer plants, it’s about time to bring them inside. “Any of your […]

September was a good month for deer Hunters

October 12, 2026 Eric Criswell

Despite the blazing heat of last month, this year’s September harvest was the highest on record, with 8,448 deer taken across the state during the month! Here are some other highlights from the September Deer […]

Whitewater Paddlers Flock to Russell Fork During October Releases

October 9, 2026 Eric Criswell

October’s scheduled water releases from Flannagan Dam are once again drawing experienced whitewater paddlers to the Russell Fork River in Pike County. Officials at Breaks Interstate Park say a series of paddling events, including the […]

Fall archery season for turkey is Underway

October 2, 2026 Kisha Jones

Fall archery season for turkey is well underway, and this Thursday (Oct. 1) starts the early season for crossbow! With cooler temps across the state (finally), this is a great opportunity to get outdoors and […]

Fall fire season begins in Kentucky Thursday

October 1, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Fire season starts Thursday here in Kentucky. It’s a time of the year where weather conditions allow for fires to spread easier or get started easier. It’s also a time where folks need […]

Team Kentucky Encourages Safe Driving as Deer Activity Increases This Fall

September 30, 2026 Kisha Jones

With deer activity and collisions on the rise, Team Kentucky is reminding drivers that the best defense against a deer-related crash is to stay alert, slow down and buckle up. New crash data shows Kentucky […]