Month: January 2026

#####Wayne County Schools will have NTI days the remainder of this week##### All SCC Campus’ are closed Monticello City hall WC Justice Center -no family court Tyson Foods in Albany – no first shift. Pre-op […]

At approximately 1:10 a.m. Tuesday, Monticello Police Officer Jason Guffey responded to a disturbance at Mt. Pleasant Church on Branch Road, which is serving as a community warming center. Officer Guffey was dispatched after a […]

Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron reports the following arrest. Cody Phillips of Monticello, KY. was arrested on a Wayne County District Court Complaint Warrant of Arrest for assault-4th degree (domestic violence). Phillips was lodged in […]

Wayne County Schools closed Monday and Tuesday–traditional snow days. CLOSED MONDAY JANUARY 26th Monticello City Hall Wayne County Justice Center —District court also cancelled Monticello Utility Commission –no garbage pick up as well WC Extension […]

The much talked about winter storm moved through the area over the weekend, and while it didn’t leave as much precipitation as thought what it did leave was impactful. The system began Saturday around noon […]

 (WYMT) – Temperatures are falling and roads are becoming a sheet of ice across the region Sunday night.   Several police agencies are asking everyone to stay off the roads unless it’s an emergency. Even […]

Temperatures are forecast to dip below zero as we come out of the weekend. Stay alert to ensure pipes don’t freeze. To protect your pipes from freezing in the winter, insulate them, maintain a steady […]

Monticello Fire Department Shares a Safety Tip: Major appliances should be plugged directly into a wall outlet. Never use an extension cord with a major appliance – it can easily overheat and start a fire.

WCPL will be CLOSED Monday, Jan. 26th due to severe winter weather and unsafe road conditions. Due dates on borrowed items will be extended accordingly. Tomorrow’s dance class with MoonBeams Studio is cancelled but will […]

These are good tips to have if you or someone you know uses oxygen or medical equipment as a winter storm approaches.

If you have pets here’s some safety tips that will come in handy over the next few days.

Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron reports the following arrests. Parker Begley of Monticello, KY. was arrested on a Wayne County Circuit Court Indictment Warrant of Arrest for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of […]