Month: January 2021

The latest unemployment statistics have been released for the month of December.  All surrounding area counties show an unemployment jump from November County       Dec.           Nov. Wayne        […]

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 9.35%. Deaths: We regret we must report 1 new death today. We have experienced a total of 321 deaths resulting in a 1.81% mortality rate (about 1 in 55) among known […]

The Governor announced four new sites where vaccines for Phase 1a and 1b, including 70 and older, will be opening. More sites will be opening in the weeks to come. You may call 1-855-598-2246, or […]

 (WKYT) – A southern Kentucky hospital is accepting COVID-19 vaccine appointments. Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital will be giving out vaccines for those in the 1A through 1C phase categories. Appointments can be made every Monday […]

On Friday, January 29, 2021, at approximately 1:24 p.m. a two vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of North Main Street & Hardwood Drive (McDonald’s stop light). MPD Officer Mike Neal’s investigation determined Sasha Morris, […]

Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron reports the following arrests. Charles E. Reynolds Jr. of Monticello, Ky. was arrested for possession of a controlled substance-1st degree (methamphetamine), possession of drug paraphernalia and for traffic violations. Doug […]

The Monticello Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. APPLICANTS MUST BE P.O.P.S. CERTIFIED. Applications can be obtained at Monticello City Hall, 120 South Main Street, or at the Monticello Police […]

Ingredients    3 tablespoons olive oil or butter  1 onion, medium or large  1 and 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt  1/2 teaspoon black pepper  1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste  1 tablespoon dried oregano  1/2 teaspoon dried basil  3 cloves garlic, smashed […]

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 9.35%. Deaths: We are sad to report 4 new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 320 deaths resulting in a 1.82% mortality rate (about 1 in 55) among known […]

1. Is there any data on if a person could still be a carrier of the virus once they have been vaccinated? Unfortunately, this is one question which has not been answered, therefore wearing masks, […]

Pulaski County Sheriff Greg Speck reports that on January 22, 2021, at approximately 3:52 AM, an armed robbery on Prather Road in Somerset, Kentucky, was reported to the Pulaski County 911 Dispatch Center. Deputies and […]

According to Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron a traffic stop has led to the arrest of two Pulaski County residents on drug trafficking and drug possession charges.   At 1:45 am on January 28, 2021 […]