Obituaries
Huey Abbott
Huey Abbott passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, reaching the age of 75 years. He was born April 2, 1951, in Monticello, Wayne County, Kentucky. He was the son of the late Oscar Abbott […]
Month: May 2026
Region News
Two charged in Knox Co. child pornography investigation face additional charges
(WKYT) – Two individuals arrested in connection with a child pornography investigation in Knox County now face additional charges stemming from a separate investigation by the Kentucky State Police (KSP). According to court documents, Rachel […]
Region News
Laurel County pair found passed out in front of Dollar General, arrested
(WKYT) – Two people were arrested on Wednesday in Laurel County after being found passed out in a parked vehicle. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy was dispatched to a parking lot […]
Region News
Somerset church completes “impossible” rebuild after tornado caused major damage
(WKYT) – Redeemer Lutheran Church held a dedication service Thursday after rebuilding from a tornado that destroyed the building last year. The church on U.S. 27 in Somerset sustained severe damage. A hymn book was […]
Region News
WKYT Investigates: Kentucky looking into rare pediatric brain cancer cases in Corbin area
(WKYT) – State health officials are investigating an unusual pattern of rare pediatric brain cancer diagnoses in southeastern Kentucky after parents and health care workers raised concerns about five cases in the Corbin area. The […]
State News
Drones, K-9s join the search for missing NKU student
(WXIX) – The search continues for a missing 22-year-old Northern Kentucky University student who hasn’t been seen or heard from in more than a week. Murry Foust was last seen Monday, April 27. Police describe […]
State News
Berea man wins $413,300 in Kentucky Lottery game
(WKYT) – A Berea man’s lottery dreams have come true. Josh Anglin was playing the Kentucky Lottery online while he waited for his father and son to arrive at a carpentry job in Louisville. His […]
School News
Beshear announces Pre-K for All pilot program in two counties
(WKYT) – Kentucky is launching a Pre-K for All pilot program in Rockcastle and Robertson counties. Gov. Andy Beshear authorized it through an executive order and announced it on Thursday during his Team Kentucky briefing. […]
State News
New grant will aid KSP sexual assault kit initiative
(WKYT) – The Kentucky State Police has received a $172,000 grant through the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) that will help it to investigate sexual assault cases throughout the commonwealth better. Gov. Andy Beshear shared […]
Agriculture
Applications open for 2026 Kentucky Proud Farm to Fork dinners
Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell invites Kentucky Proud members to apply to participate in the Kentucky Proud® Farm to Fork program for 2026. “Kentucky Proud® is the perfect way to share a little bit of Kentucky […]
Outdoors
Ceremony scheduled to honor Kentucky’s fallen game wardens
The public is invited to join relatives, state officials and representatives from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources and the Kentucky Conservation Officers’ Association for a memorial ceremony at 11 a.m. (EDT) on […]
Local News
Monticello woman arrested for allegedly giving toddler a tattoo
(WKYT) – A Wayne County woman has been arrested for allegedly tattooing a toddler. According to court documents, law enforcement in Adair County were called to a child abuse complaint at a residence in Columbia […]