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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

Kentucky game wardens focus on boater safety over July 4 holiday weekend

July 2, 2026 Kisha Jones

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources will step up patrols on Kentucky’s waterways during the upcoming Independence Day weekend, working to ensure everyone enjoys a safe and responsible boating experience. The increased patrols […]

As warm weather continues, officials are urging the public to stay tick-aware

July 1, 2026 Kisha Jones

(LEX News) — Warm weather means more time outside — but it also means more encounters with ticks. Hannah Tiffin with the UK Extension Office says ticks are especially common in wooded areas, tall grass […]

Trout Thriving in the Lake Cumberland Tailwater: What Fisheries Biologists Found Last Week”

June 23, 2026 Kisha Jones

Last week, the team at the Southeast Fisheries Division sampled the Lake Cumberland tailwater to monitor the trout population— Several impressive trout were observed during sampling, including a 25-inch brown trout that weighed close to […]

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 […]

Kentucky’s Free Fishing Weekend is happening THIS weekend

June 5, 2026 Kisha Jones

Kentucky’s Free Fishing Weekend is happening THIS weekend, June 6-7, 2026! For one weekend only, anyone is allowed to fish without a license or permit. Whether you’re visiting from outside the state or you live […]