June 2026 – Z93 Country

Governor announces funding for January winter storm

June 1, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Governor Andy Beshear announced on social media Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and President Donald Trump approved public assistance. This will go to counties that are recovering following the January 2026 winter storm. […]

Cats Beware: Bobcat Fever in Wayne County

June 1, 2026 Eric Criswell

Veterinarians across Kentucky are warning pet owners about bearcat fever, more commonly known as bobcat fever, a tick‑borne disease that can be deadly to domestic cats. The illness is caused by a microscopic blood parasite […]

A look back at our May Weather

June 1, 2026 Eric Criswell

Wayne County wrapped up May 2026 with an average temperature of 66 degrees, according to the Kentucky Mesonet . The warmest day of the month came on May 18, when the thermometer reached 87.1 degrees […]

Monticello Police Recent Arrests

June 1, 2026 Eric Criswell

**May 27,2026** – Luis Rosario Olmeada was arrested and charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle without a valid Operator’s License by Officer Guffey and assisted on scene by Officer Bertram. **May 28,2026** – Rene Rivera […]

Sheriff Reports an Arrest

June 1, 2026 Eric Criswell

Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron reports the following arrest. Daniel Biddle of Monticello, KY. was arrested on a Wayne County Circuit Court Commitment Order of Arrest. Biddle was lodged in the Wayne County Detention Center.

Fire Department make Runs on Sunday

June 1, 2026 Eric Criswell

Run Report 5-31-26 Firefighters responded to a home on Sloan Hollow Road for a carbon monoxide alarm. When units arrived the levels of carbon monoxide were dangerously high. Firefighters set up fans to clear the […]

Activities this Week at the Library

June 1, 2026 Eric Criswell

It’s time to dig into Summer Reading! We’ve got a lot of free summer fun happening this week!

Local DAV to meet this Evening

June 1, 2026 Eric Criswell

DAV Chapter 105 will have their regular monthly meeting on Monday, June 1st, at the Senior Citizens Center in Monticello. We will have refreshments beginning at 6:00 PM and meeting at 6:30 PM. All veterans […]

Mark your calendars for the annual FREE Drive-Thru School Supplies Event Coming up in July

June 1, 2026 Kisha Jones

Mark your calendars for the annual FREE Drive-Thru School Supplies Event Coming up on Friday July 24th from 5-7pm at Bell Elementary

Monday Weather

June 1, 2026 Eric Criswell

Today A chance of rain before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers between 2pm and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 82. Light […]

Dan Dishman

June 1, 2026 Kisha Jones

Dan Dishman, age 78, husband of Ida Dishman, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2026 at UK Medical Center in Lexington, KY. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later. Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home […]

Emily Maedean (Dishman) Crabtree

June 1, 2026 Kisha Jones

Emily Maedean (Dishman) Crabtree, age 90, of Monticello, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. She is survived by: One son, Jerry (Kathy) Crabtree Two daughters, June Humble (Arthur […]

Month: June 2026

Governor announces funding for January winter storm

Cats Beware: Bobcat Fever in Wayne County

A look back at our May Weather

Monticello Police Recent Arrests

Sheriff Reports an Arrest

Fire Department make Runs on Sunday

Activities this Week at the Library

Local DAV to meet this Evening

Mark your calendars for the annual FREE Drive-Thru School Supplies Event Coming up in July

Monday Weather

Dan Dishman

Emily Maedean (Dishman) Crabtree

Dan Dishman

Emily Maedean (Dishman) Crabtree

Callie Flynn

Dallas Greg (Bubby) Koger

Randell G. Groce