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October 20, 2026

Local Headlines

[ October 20, 2026 ] Virginia Registered Sex Offender Arrested in Somerset Undercover Sting Local News
[ October 20, 2026 ] Boil water advisory issued after vandalism at Western Pulaski County Water District Local News
[ October 20, 2026 ] Lady Cards Taking on the Lady Raiders in District Championship Game This Evening Local News
[ October 20, 2026 ] Local Students Spark Voter Registration Across Kentucky Local News
[ October 20, 2026 ] Board Games and Brownies this Afternoon at the Public Library Local News

Prepare for the field with Kentucky’s “Hunter Education Day”

July 27, 2026 Kisha Jones

To help prepare new hunters for a safe and successful experience in the field this fall, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is hosting a special statewide “Hunter Education Day” on the first […]

Black Bear Sightings are on Increase

July 23, 2026 Eric Criswell

Sightings of young black bears increase with summer roaming Kentucky Fish and Wildlife shares practical information to help understand and live safely with bears. — Sightings of black bears have recently been occurring in neighborhoods, […]

Have you encountered any wild turkeys this month?

July 22, 2026 Kisha Jones

Have you encountered any wild turkeys this month? (Particularly hens with and without young turkey poults) If so, make sure you fill out our 2026 Summer Turkey Brood Survey! Your observations help our team track […]

Tree maintenance can reduce storm damage risk, expert says

July 21, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Strong winds can turn trees into hazards for roofs and power lines, but a local tree expert says routine maintenance can reduce that risk before the next round of severe weather. The danger […]

Kentucky state parks hosting park exploration challenge

July 20, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – The America250 Kentucky State Parks Challenge goes live July 20. The challenge is hosted on the Kentucky State Parks app. Participants can check in at each location they explore, earn digital badges and […]

Kentucky celebrates World Snake Day

July 17, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Thursday is World Snake Day, and the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is reminding the commonwealth about the wonders of its slithering inhabitants. News According to the department, Kentucky is […]

Recent Kentucky rainfall giving plants a boost, expert says

July 16, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Parts of Kentucky have received more than 5 inches of rainfall since the beginning of July, and while the wet weather has caused flooding in some areas, a local plant expert says it […]