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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

Get excited, y’all… spring turkey season is almost here!

March 31, 2026 Kisha Jones

Get excited, y’all… spring turkey season is almost here! Recent brood survey data shows encouraging signs for the state’s turkey population, with strong reproduction and survival rates pointing to a solid number of gobblers on […]

Burn Ban Issued for Wayne County

March 30, 2026 Eric Criswell

Due to weather conditions, Wayne County has joined several others across the state in issuing a burn ban. County Judge Executive Scott Gehring issued the ban Sunday morning which will be in effect until further […]

Good Question: Does the new permit required at Fish & Wildlife shooting ranges work for every range?

March 26, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) For today’s Good Question, Daniel asks: Kentucky’s Department of Natural Resources now requires a permit to use previously free shooting range facilities. My question is, will a different permit need to be purchased for […]

Permit now required at Kentucky Fish and Wildlife-managed, leased or affiliated shooting ranges

March 24, 2026 Kisha Jones

An amendment to a state administrative regulation governing shooting ranges on wildlife management areas and other lands overseen by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources completed the legislative approval process this week, establishing […]

Got turkey hunting questions? KY Afield Spring Turkey Q and A Show Live this Evening

March 23, 2026 Kisha Jones

Got turkey hunting questions? We’ve got answers—LIVE. Tune in to the Kentucky Afield Spring Turkey Q&A Show this Monday, March 23 at 7:00 PM ET! This year’s panel includes: • Chad Miles (Host) • Zak […]

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife biologists identify genetic markers linked to enhanced size potential in native largemouth bass

March 20, 2026 Kisha Jones

Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources researchers have found the genetic keys to unlocking the potential for bigger largemouth bass, the most popular species sought by anglers. Biologists with the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife […]

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife to open new public shooting range at Veterans Memorial WMA in Scott County

March 18, 2026 Kisha Jones

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources will open a new public shooting range at Veterans Memorial Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Scott County on Wednesday, March 18. The newly constructed range will provide […]

Forestry Services Started Prescribed Burns Over the Weekend

March 17, 2026 Kisha Jones

On Saturday, fire crews on the Daniel Boone National Forest completed one of the largest single-period prescribed burn operations in the Southern Appalachians—treating 9,100 acres across three counties. These operations strengthened forest health, reduced hazardous […]

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife hosts public listening sessions for input on boat dock, shoreline use regulations on department-owned lakes

March 16, 2026 Kisha Jones

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources regulates boat docks and shoreline uses for 11 department/state-owned lakes it manages through a permit system. Department officials are planning to recommend amending these permit regulations for […]

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Get excited, y’all… spring turkey season is almost here!

Burn Ban Issued for Wayne County

Good Question: Does the new permit required at Fish & Wildlife shooting ranges work for every range?

Permit now required at Kentucky Fish and Wildlife-managed, leased or affiliated shooting ranges

Got turkey hunting questions? KY Afield Spring Turkey Q and A Show Live this Evening

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife biologists identify genetic markers linked to enhanced size potential in native largemouth bass

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife to open new public shooting range at Veterans Memorial WMA in Scott County

Forestry Services Started Prescribed Burns Over the Weekend

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife hosts public listening sessions for input on boat dock, shoreline use regulations on department-owned lakes

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission to hold quarterly meeting March 20 at Salato Wildlife Education Center

Allergy season in full swing, pharmacist recommends prevention

Spring Hunting Guide is now available!

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