Month: November 2025

Don’t forget your pecans for your holiday baking.

According to Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron a Wayne County woman has been arrested for abusing two of her children. On November 10, 2025, at approximately 7:30pm, Deputy Valis Smedley was dispatched by the Wayne […]

Monticello Fire Department Shares Safety Tip: Do not use your stove to heat your home.

Monday’s early brush with old man winter lead to some issues with freezing Monday evening, especially on bridges. The WC Rescue Squad reported that Highway 90 was temporarily shut down at Rector Rd.  due to […]

According to Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron a Monticello man has been arrested after escaping from the Wayne County Detention Center. The inmate had just been he returned to the Detention Center after appearing in […]

The Wayne County Fiscal court met in special session on Monday and were informed the county has received $750,000 in grant money to proceed with the renovation of the WC Sr. Citizens Center.  The County […]

The Monticello City Council met Monday for their regular November session. It was announced at last night’s meeting of the Monticello City Council that Gabe Heatherly had tendered his resignation as local fire chief.  Heatherly […]

– Giving blood to Kentucky Blood Center saves local lives throughout the year, but Kentucky fans who donate during Big Blue Crush have extra incentive: a chance to beat rival Tennessee.   The 38th annual […]

Run Report 11-10-25 At 12:27 AM firefighters were dispatched by Monticello Wayne County 911 to a structure fire on KY 167. The home suffered extensive damage.

MPD RECENT ARRESTS 11/01 – Joy Dishman, 56, of Monticello, arrested at 2:30 p.m. at Walmart by Major Josh Asberry for Theft by Unlawful Taking (shoplifting). 11/01 – Millie Criswell, 38, of Monticello, arrested at […]

Here’s a look at tonight’s agenda

Wayne County Extension Homemakers: Due to inclement weather, the Safe Food Handling class that is scheduled for this evening at 6 p.m. at the Wayne County Extension Office has been cancelled and rescheduled for Monday, […]