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August 25, 2026

Local Headlines

[ August 25, 2026 ] Monticello Man Charged in Investigation Involving Messages to Minor Local News
[ August 25, 2026 ] Students Return as Wayne County Schools Kick Off New Year Local News
[ August 25, 2026 ] Electronic Safety Tips as kids return to Class Local News
[ August 25, 2026 ] New SRO at Monticello Elementary Local News
[ August 25, 2026 ] Local gas price is the same as the state Average Local News

Students Return as Wayne County Schools Kick Off New Year

August 25, 2026 Eric Criswell

The Wayne County School District opened its doors today as students across the county returned for the first day of the new school year. Buses rolled out before sunrise, teachers welcomed familiar and new faces, […]

Electronic Safety Tips as kids return to Class

August 25, 2026 Eric Criswell

As students head back to school, the Somerset Police Department wants to remind parents that school safety doesn’t end at the school doors. Our children are spending more time on social media, gaming platforms, Discord, […]

Student Medicine Reminder

August 24, 2026 Eric Criswell

If your child will need to take medication at school, remember that medications should be brought to school by a parent/guardian and should not be sent to school with students. Also families are asked to […]

Don’t forget updated school bus safety Laws

August 24, 2026 Eric Criswell

Kentucky law enforcement officials and the Kentucky State Police are reminding motorists of the state’s updated school bus safety laws, which went into effect on July 15, 2026. Designed to protect students entering and exiting […]

WC Schools Issue statement regarding inappropriate behavior by a staff Member

August 21, 2026 Eric Criswell

This statement was released late Thursday afternoon:

Lady Card Volleyball to host a Car Show

August 21, 2026 Eric Criswell

Make plans to attend:

WC School Board to meet Thursday

August 19, 2026 Eric Criswell

Here’s a look at tomorrow’s agenda Wayne County Board of Education Regular Meeting August 20, 2026 6:00 PM (5:00 CT) The Wayne County Board of Education Building 150 Cardinal Way Monticello, Kentucky 1. Call to […]

Successful Back to School Bash Held on Monday Evening

August 18, 2026 Kisha Jones

Successful Back to School Bash Held on Monday Evening ( posted on the City of Monticello, Kentucky , and Visit Monticello, Kentucky Facebook Pages)

Back to School Bash is today

August 17, 2026 Eric Criswell

The Back to School Bash has been rescheduled for Monday, August 17 from 4 to 8 PM at the Big shelter at the park. Bounce houses, fun and games, free food and school supplies. Everyone […]

Wayne County School Attendance Planning Guide Announced

August 14, 2026 Kisha Jones

Wayne County School Attendance Planning Guide Announced

Free full-day preschool coming to Rockcastle County under Kentucky’s new Pre-K pilot

August 12, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Rockcastle County Schools will offer free, full-day preschool to all 4-year-olds in the county this school year after being selected as one of five districts to participate in Kentucky’s “Pre-K for All” pilot […]

AAA: School’s Open-Drive Carefully

August 11, 2026 Kisha Jones

As children return to school, AAA East Central is launching its annual School’s Open-Drive Carefully campaign. The campaign encourages parents to talk about the importance of school zone safety with their children and teen drivers. It also […]