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October 19, 2026

Local Headlines

[ October 19, 2026 ] Four Arrested in Monticello Warehouse Theft Investigation Local News
[ October 19, 2026 ] Family, friends speak out amid Wayne County inmate death investigation Local News
[ October 19, 2026 ] Boil Water Advisory Lifted Local News
[ October 19, 2026 ] Wayne County Picks up a District Road Win Local News
[ October 19, 2026 ] Wayne County Boys Basketball Boosters to host a Haunted House Local News

Cats Beware: Bobcat Fever in Wayne County

June 1, 2026 Eric Criswell

Veterinarians across Kentucky are warning pet owners about bearcat fever, more commonly known as bobcat fever, a tick‑borne disease that can be deadly to domestic cats. The illness is caused by a microscopic blood parasite […]

New Kentucky law protects swinging bridges used during floods

May 29, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WYMT) – In parts of Eastern Kentucky, when heavy rain hits and low-water bridges go under, old swinging bridges become the only way in and out for some families. Will Bowling grew up on a […]

Kentucky Fish & Wildlife highlights upturn in osprey nesting numbers

May 28, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – The Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources is calling attention to the return of the osprey to the shores of Kentucky’s waterways. Osprey nesting population has increased significantly – jumping from […]

Deadly tick-borne disease affecting domestic cats in Kentucky

May 27, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WBKO/WKYT) -A deadly tick-borne disease is actively affecting domestic cats in Kentucky. Bobcat fever, also known as Cytauxzoonosis, is transmitted through a single tick bite and can progress quickly, according to veterinarian Adrienne Price Williams. […]

Weather, gas prices impact Memorial Day weekend on the lake

May 26, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – People headed home after a long weekend on the lake as Memorial Day weekend came to a close. Weather and high gas prices presented challenges this year, but people still found ways to […]

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife encourages safe summer boating

May 22, 2026 Kisha Jones

(posted on Kentucky Fish and Wildlife website) In conjunction with National Safe Boating Week, May 16-22, 2026, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources reminds boaters and motorists to be safe as they get out […]

Invasive bass found in Kentucky lake

May 21, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife biologists have found that invasive bass are breeding in Lake Linville. Alabama and spotted bass hybrids have never before been found in Kentucky waters. The extent of […]

Turtle Crossing Season has arrived!

May 18, 2026 Kisha Jones

Turtle Crossing Season has arrived! Many turtle species are on the go as they move between habitats and seek out nest sites. As you encounter turtles in roadways this spring and summer, remember the following: […]

Spring Squirrel Season Starts this Weekend

May 15, 2026 Kisha Jones

Waiting for squirrel season like: Well, the wait is almost over… Spring squirrel season starts THIS Saturday (May 16- June 21)! Whether you’re a seasoned vet or a first-time hunter, squirrel season is for everyone: […]

Spring Turkey Season was Record Breaking this Year

May 14, 2026 Kisha Jones

(Posted on the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Resources Facebook Page) It was a record-breaking spring turkey season in the Commonwealth, with the highest turkey harvest we have ever had! With 36,428 turkeys harvested across the […]

Submit your Trophy Deer to be in the Upcoming Fall Hunting Guide

May 13, 2026 Kisha Jones

(Posted from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Facebook Page) Yes, harvesting a trophy-sized deer is cool. But harvesting a trophy-sized deer AND getting it published into the 2026-2027 Kentucky Fish and Wildlife […]

Kentucky Health Officials Urge Caution as Tick‑Borne Illnesses Rise

May 12, 2026 Eric Criswell

As temperatures rise across Kentucky, state health officials are reminding residents to take precautions against ticks, which are active from early spring through late fall. The Kentucky Department for Public Health’s updated Tickborne Disease Story […]