April 2026 – Page 36

Kentucky opens absentee ballot registration for May primary

April 2, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Kentucky voters can begin registering for absentee ballots this weekend, seven weeks ahead of the state’s primary election in May. The primary will determine candidates from each party for seats, including local mayors’ […]

Former sheriff files affidavit seeking special judge in case

April 2, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WYMT) – Attorneys representing former Letcher Co. Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines have filed an affidavit asking the court to assign a special judge. The affidavit was filed as a request to remove a judge from […]

Here’s a “Cheat Sheet” for Spring hunting

April 2, 2026 Kisha Jones

Here’s a “Cheat Sheet” for Spring hunting in Kentucky for 2026! This covers the turkey, squirrel, and coyote/groundhog opportunities… Good luck! #Spring #Hunting #Kentucky #HuntKY #Outdoors

USDA warns of lead in Great Value dino chicken nuggets

April 2, 2026 Kisha Jones

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is warning consumers not to eat “Great Value Fully Cooked Dino Shaped Chicken Breast Nuggets” that may contain unsafe levels of lead. The alert […]

A busy Final Day of March for the Local Fire Department

April 1, 2026 Eric Criswell

Run Report Firefighters responded to a dumpster fire at the Monticello Motel on North Main Street. Firefighters responded to a fire on Barrier Street. Firefighters responded to a fire on Lloyd Street. Firefighters responded to […]

Sheriff Reports One Arrest

April 1, 2026 Eric Criswell

Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron reports the following arrest. James D. Coffey of Monticello, KY. was arrested on a Wayne Circuit Court Warrant of Arrest for failure to appear for a Child Support Hearing. […]

Recycling Center Advised Do Not Put Plastic Bags in the Recycling Bins

April 1, 2026 Kisha Jones

Please do not put your empty plastic bags in the recycling bins we are not set up to process these we do not accept feed bags or shaving bags or grocery bags all it does […]

Monthly In Stitches Quilt Class Meet Last Week

April 1, 2026 Kisha Jones

The monthly In-Stitches Quilt Class met on March 20th, where quilters enjoyed a quilting lesson with Marilyn Becker. Marilyn guided the group through the process of sewing the Brightly Quilt. Thank you to Marilyn for […]

Harold Perdue

April 1, 2026 Kisha Jones

Harold Perdue, age 78, of Alpha, passed away Monday, March 30, 2026, at his home. He was united in marriage to Patsy Kennedy and to this union one child was born. Along with […]

London Mayor Randall Weddle indicted, attorney general says

April 1, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Attorney General Russell Coleman announced that London Mayor Randall Weddle has been indicted. Coleman announced that a Laurel County Grand Jury indicted Weddle on Tuesday for two counts campaign contribution restriction/expenditure limits (Class […]

Williamsburg girl throws first pitch at Cubs game to honor hero father

April 1, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – A Williamsburg girl got to honor her late father in a way he would have loved: throwing the first pitch at a Chicago Cubs game. On Monday night, Matthew Strickland and his daughter, […]

Driver of ATV strikes tree in attempt to flee police, deputies say

April 1, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – A police chase in Laurel County ended in an ATV crashing into a tree, according to deputies. Deputy Anthony Wagers attempted a traffic stop Monday night after seeing an ATV driving on US […]

Month: April 2026

Kentucky opens absentee ballot registration for May primary

Former sheriff files affidavit seeking special judge in case

Here’s a “Cheat Sheet” for Spring hunting

USDA warns of lead in Great Value dino chicken nuggets

A busy Final Day of March for the Local Fire Department

Sheriff Reports One Arrest

Recycling Center Advised Do Not Put Plastic Bags in the Recycling Bins

Monthly In Stitches Quilt Class Meet Last Week

Harold Perdue

London Mayor Randall Weddle indicted, attorney general says

Williamsburg girl throws first pitch at Cubs game to honor hero father

Driver of ATV strikes tree in attempt to flee police, deputies say

Eleanor May Taylor

Rosa Lee Abbott

Jimmy Lecil Ford

Tresa Jan (Stinson) Huckaby

Floyd “Buddy” Green