May 2026 – Page 8 – Z93 Country

AAA: Memorial Day Travelers to Pay Highest Gas Prices in Four Years

May 22, 2026 Kisha Jones

Gas prices in West Central Kentucky are 12 cents lower this week at $4.070 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. Nationwide Trends: After some consistent declines, the national average price for gasoline rose […]

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife encourages safe summer boating

May 22, 2026 Kisha Jones

(posted on Kentucky Fish and Wildlife website) In conjunction with National Safe Boating Week, May 16-22, 2026, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources reminds boaters and motorists to be safe as they get out […]

Memorial Day Closings

May 22, 2026 Eric Criswell

Don’t forget Closings for the Memorial Day holiday include all governmental offices. The Courthouse, City Hall, Justice Center, local banks, post office window -no general delivery. The Utility Commission will be closed, garbage will be […]

Wayne County School Board Recap

May 22, 2026 Eric Criswell

The Wayne County Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, April 16. During the meeting, the board approved salary schedules for the 2026-2027 school year, including a 2% pay increase for all […]

Pulaski County Man Arrested for Sex Crimes

May 22, 2026 Eric Criswell

Pulaski County Sheriff Bobby Jones reports the arrest on May 21 of a Pulaski man following an investigation regarding allegations of sex crimes. Jason Burgess, 45, of Somerset, was arrested and charged with Rape in the […]

Teens sought by Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office located

May 22, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Update: According to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office the two teens have been located as of 1:30 p.m. “Thank you to all citizens who have reached out to assist in locating them,” the sheriff’s office […]

Always Practice your Fire Exits

May 22, 2026 Kisha Jones

Push the test button on your alarm to start the drill. Practice using the exit stairs and going to your meeting place. (Posted on the Monticello Fire Department Facebook Page) […]

Congratulations to the Wayne County Girls Tennis Team

May 22, 2026 Kisha Jones

Congratulations to the Wayne County Girls Tennis Team on an outstanding season and an incredible run in regional play. Finishing the year 14-3 and earning Region Runner-Up honors is a huge accomplishment. A special congratulations […]

Laurel County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing 12-year-old

May 22, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing 12-year-old. Atryu Smith was last seen at 9 p.m. Thursday, May 21, off Douglas Boulevard near Lily, according to the Laurel County Sheriff’s […]

Missing Laurel County woman found

May 22, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Update: Betty Belcher has been found safe. The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office reported the information at 8:25 p.m. A woman has been reported missing in Laurel County, according to the sheriff’s office. […]

Kentucky unemployment rate slightly increases, overall labor force declining

May 22, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) — The Kentucky seasonally adjusted unemployment rate slightly increased from March 2026 to April 2026, according to a report by the Kentucky Center for Statistics. The report includes preliminary April and revised March labor market […]

USPS Operations for Memorial Day

May 22, 2026 Kisha Jones

The U.S. Postal Service will observe Memorial Day on Monday, May 25. All Post Office locations will be closed. Regular mail delivery and retail services will resume on Tuesday, May 26. Customers are reminded […]

Month: May 2026

AAA: Memorial Day Travelers to Pay Highest Gas Prices in Four Years

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife encourages safe summer boating

Memorial Day Closings

Wayne County School Board Recap

Pulaski County Man Arrested for Sex Crimes

Teens sought by Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office located

Always Practice your Fire Exits

Congratulations to the Wayne County Girls Tennis Team

Laurel County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing 12-year-old

Missing Laurel County woman found

Kentucky unemployment rate slightly increases, overall labor force declining

USPS Operations for Memorial Day

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