Month: February 2026

The Monticello City Council met in regular session Monday at City Hall. It was announced that Monticello Police Chief, Joey Hoover has tendered his resignation effective March 17th.  Chief Hoover cited health reasons as the […]

Your Monticello Police Department recorded the following activity for the month of January: Total calls for service-411, commercial alarms-18, alcohol related calls-33, active disputes-6, disturbance-3, domestic disputes-8, drug complaints-2, DUI-3, extra patrol request-12, foot patrols-57, […]

On Friday, February 6th, the Monticello Fire Department held the swearing in ceremony for our newly appointed Chief, Kody Ragan. Chief Ragan has been fighting fire in Wayne County for 8 years, following in his […]

Run Report 2-8-26 Quick actions by the newly hired Monticello Fire Chief Kody Ragan saved a man’s life on Sunday morning. Firefighters responded to a structure fire on Tennessee Ave with one resident still inside […]

Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron reports the following arrest. Randy K. Coffey of Monticello, KY. was arrested on a Wayne County Circuit Court Indictment Warrant of Arrest for Burglary-2nd degree, criminal mischief-1st degree, and theft […]

The Monticello York Rite Mason Chapter #152 will present Star Wars FREE!!!! at 7pm, Friday night February 27th at the Historic Wayne Theater in beautiful downtown Monticello Kentucky…..Free admission, free popcorn, free drinks, DONATIONS to […]

Writer’s Club is taking a pause for the month of February and we will we see you next month with our pencils and notebooks in hand, and a fun new challenge to get our minds […]

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Kevin Denney is releasing his highly anticipated new album Any Ole Time today on Turnberry Records. A masterful blend of bluegrass, country, and acoustic storytelling, the album highlights Denney’s artistry as both a performer and songwriter, solidifying his […]