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August 18, 2026

Local Headlines

[ August 18, 2026 ] Third Arrest made in Pulaski County homicide Investigation Local News
[ August 18, 2026 ] What A Measles Outbreak in Western KY means for us in the Lake Cumberland Area Local News
[ August 18, 2026 ] Successful Back to School Bash Held on Monday Evening Local News
[ August 18, 2026 ] Replace smoke alarms when they are 10 years old Local News
[ August 18, 2026 ] Sheriff’s Office Weekly Arrest and Activity Log Local News

Do you have a young hunter at home, counting down the days until the fall season?

June 22, 2026 Kisha Jones

Do you have a young hunter at home, counting down the days until the fall season? Or maybe you, yourself, are excited to get out for the first time this fall! If that’s you, and […]

Did you know – 80% of Kentucky’s 200+ native that fishes are rarely encountered by most people?

June 19, 2026 Kisha Jones

Did you know – 80% of Kentucky’s 200+ native fishes include darters, minnows, suckers, small sunfishes, and other groups that are rarely encountered by most people? These fish may be easy to overlook, but they […]

Life-threatening meat allergy caused by tick bites is on the rise. Here’s what you should know

June 18, 2026 Kisha Jones

(AP) — It’s common knowledge that ticks can spread infections that cause serious illnesses, including Lyme disease. Now health officials are trying to raise awareness of a lesser-known problem: a life-threatening allergy to meat triggered by tick bites. […]

Aerial effort removes more than 1,800 wild pigs at Land Between the Lakes

June 17, 2026 Kisha Jones

(LEX NEWS) — A major wild pig eradication effort at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has resulted in the removal of 1,802 invasive animals and an estimated 90% reduction in the population, according […]

Kentucky agriculture celebrates dairy industry

June 16, 2026 Kisha Jones

Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell joined dairy industry representatives and dairy producers on Friday, June 12, to sign a proclamation honoring the dairy industry and June as Dairy Month in Kentucky. The proclamation was signed […]

USACE waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Army Corps of Engineers’ Birthday

June 16, 2026 Kisha Jones

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today announced that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,800 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide, including recreational areas along the Cumberland River Basin, in observance of […]

Park ranger discusses best boundaries for wandering wildlife

June 15, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WYMT) – As summer heat settles in across the mountains, wildlife sightings are becoming more common, with bears and fawns showing up more frequently in neighborhoods, campsites, and across social media. Ronnie Hylton, chief park […]

Sometimes wildlife need a helping hand

June 10, 2026 Kisha Jones

Sometimes wildlife need a helping hand Provide YOUR support for vulnerable wildlife by becoming a Kentucky Wild member! Membership dollars fund conservation projects for bats, pollinators, freshwater mussels, and more. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity […]

Do you have a young hunter at home, counting down the days until the fall season?

Did you know – 80% of Kentucky’s 200+ native that fishes are rarely encountered by most people?

Life-threatening meat allergy caused by tick bites is on the rise. Here’s what you should know

Aerial effort removes more than 1,800 wild pigs at Land Between the Lakes

Kentucky agriculture celebrates dairy industry

USACE waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Army Corps of Engineers’ Birthday

Park ranger discusses best boundaries for wandering wildlife

Sometimes wildlife need a helping hand

Kentucky’s Free Fishing Weekend is happening THIS weekend

Kentucky Wild members recently helped biologists locate and inventory crayfish species during Mudbug Mania

Cats Beware: Bobcat Fever in Wayne County

New Kentucky law protects swinging bridges used during floods

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