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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

Application Period for the Kentucky’s Fall Quota Hunts Ends Tomorrow

September 29, 2026 Kisha Jones

Here is your friendly reminder that the application period for Kentucky’s fall quota hunts ends THIS Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, at midnight (CT). Don’t wait, apply today for your chance to hunt deer, waterfowl, pheasants, […]

Special Deer Hunt Begins Today

September 25, 2026 Eric Criswell

Today begins the four-day CWD Special Antlerless Season in 21 counties throughout the state! This season (Sept. 25-28) is in effect for the following counties ONLY: Ballard, Breckinridge, Calloway, Carlisle, Casey, Fulton, Graves, Hardin, Henderson, […]

Hatchery Announces Trout Stocking Location

September 24, 2026 Kisha Jones

CUMBERLAND STOCKING: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service – Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery staff along with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources personnel stocked Rainbow trout at the following sites on Wednesday: Cumberland […]

Local Forest Ranger Completes Rigorous Mountain Dozer Academy

September 23, 2026 Kisha Jones

The Division’s own, Trevor Garner (Forest Ranger Tech III) out of the Campbellsville Field Branch Office made it through the rigorous Southern Area Advanced Mountain Dozer Academy last week and passed with flying colors! Trevor […]

Special Implemented Antlerless Season Announced for this Weekend

September 21, 2026 Kisha Jones

In an effort to monitor and prevent the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), Kentucky Fish and Wildlife has implemented a special antlerless season for zone 1-3 counties within the CWD Surveillance Zone. This season […]

Deer crossbow season opens statewide this Saturday

September 18, 2026 Kisha Jones

Deer crossbow season opens statewide this Saturday, September 19! Two other seasons begin this Saturday, too— •Teal and Wood Duck (Sept. 19 – Sept. 23) •Bear, Zone 3: Archery/Crossbow (Sept. 19 – Oct. 2 and […]

Fall allergy season is in full swing – here’s how to mitigate symptoms

September 17, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) Those tired of the heat may have another reason to look forward to the first hard freeze. Pollen levels are currently high, due in part to this summer’s weather. Kristen Evans is a nurse […]

Get Registered for the upcoming Hunter Ed Course Announced for Next Saturday

September 15, 2026 Kisha Jones

Jason Bertram, Gordon Runyon Jr and Bobby Upchurch will be hosting a Hunter Education Course, Saturday September 26th at the Wayne County Cooperative Extension basement meeting room. The class will start @ 8:30 AM. Complete […]

U.S. Forest Service addresses Laurel River Lake’s low water levels

September 11, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – The U.S. Forest Service at Daniel Boone National Forest addressed potential safety risks with low water levels at Laurel River Lake. The lake’s levels are currently 10 feet below the normal summer pool, […]

UK researchers are using wild mice to study tick life cycles in Kentucky

September 9, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Ticks cause their fair share of issues in Kentucky, including Alpha-gal syndrome. Studying ticks can be difficult, but a different type of pest is making it easier. Using mice to study ticks […]

Have you ever noticed mud “chimneys” extending up from the ground?

September 4, 2026 Kisha Jones

Have you ever noticed mud “chimneys” extending up from the ground? These mark the entrance to the burrow systems of burrowing crayfish! Unlike stream-dwelling crayfish, upland burrowing crayfish inhabit burrows that can be miles from […]

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, […]