Local News
Sheriff’s Office Weekly Arrest and Activity Log
Wayne County Sheriff’s Department Weekly Arrest & Activity Log March 13th thru March 19th TOTAL ARREST MADE 4 […]
Month: March 2026
Local News
FBLA Students Donated to Animal Control
Wayne County Animal Control had a visit and a donation from the Future Business Leaders of America and Technology Center. We are proud of our Wayne County students getting involved with the local community. Thank […]
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Signups for next year are underway at WELC
The Walker Early Learning Center is currently accepting registrations for next year’s preschool and kindergarten students. Interested parents can register by scanning the provided QR code or by calling the office at (606) 348-4251 during […]
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Obituaries
Billy Dean Amonett
Mr. Billy Dean Amonett of Albany, Kentucky passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Medical Center of Bowling Green, Kentucky having attained the age of 58 years, 5 months, and 11 days. He […]
Obituaries
Leonard “Pete” Appleby
Mr. Leonard “Pete” Appleby of Albany, Kentucky passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026, at the Medical Center of Albany, Kentucky having attained the age of 81 years, 4 months, and 20 days. He was […]
Region News
Family displaced, one injured after Pulaski County house fire
(WKYT) – A family was displaced, and one person sustained minor injuries from smoke inhalation after a house fire in Pulaski County. The Parkers Mill Fire Department was dispatched to Lin Don Drive on Tuesday, […]
State News
Kentucky creates storm shelter fund, but no money allocated yet
(WKYT) – Gov. Andy Beshear signed a bill into law Monday that creates a fund to help Kentucky homeowners pay for storm shelters, but no money has been set aside for the program yet. According […]
State News
Martin City Council announces firing of police chief
(WYMT/WKYT) – The Martin City Council announced the termination of the city’s police chief Michael Cagle during a meeting Tuesday night. The city council started the meeting by saying Mayor Sam Howell was unable to […]
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Jonah Bevin’s attorney reacts to former Gov. Bevin being found in contempt of court
(WKYT) – An order of arrest has been issued for former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin. He was sentenced to 60 days in jail or a fine of $500 for contempt of court in Jefferson County. […]
Sports
Rate of equine fatalities rose at tracks, including Churchill Downs, in 2025; agreement between HISA, CDI reached
(WAVE/WKYT) – According to new figures out from HISA, the “Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority”, the rate of horses dying from racing injuries went up in 2025. The 2025 Annual Metric Report released by HISA […]