State News
Dewey Lake drowning victim’s name released
(WYMT) – We now know the name of the person who drowned at a Floyd County lake. Officials with the coroner’s office told WYMT the body that was found in Dewey Lake was Damon Adams, […]
Month: June 2026
State News
Trump nominates Nate Morris as ambassador to Colombia
(WKYT) – President Donald Trump has nominated businessman Nate Morris as ambassador to Colombia, the White House said today. Morris dropped out of the Kentucky Senate race early last month. Trump said he asked […]
Sports
Kentucky Baseball’s season comes to an end in the Morgantown Regional Finale
(WKYT) – Kentucky Baseball’s season comes to an end after back-to-back losses to West Virginia, the finale being a 6-5 loss in extra innings. Armani Guzman hit the walk-off RBI single to take the win […]
Sports
Former Iowa State star Milan Momcilovic commits to Kentucky
(WKYT) – Former Iowa State forward Milan Momcilovic has committed to Kentucky. The Wildcats get the No. 1 player in the transfer portal for the 2026-27 season. BBN!💙 pic.twitter.com/2MB1iYREk8 — Milan Momcilovic (@MilanMomcilovi5) June 2, 2026 The […]
Local News
Governor announces funding for January winter storm
(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. […]
Local News
Cats Beware: Bobcat Fever in Wayne County
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 […]
Agriculture
A look back at our May Weather
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 […]
Local News
Monticello Police Recent Arrests
**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 […]
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Fire Department make Runs on Sunday
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 […]
Local News
Local DAV to meet this Evening
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 […]
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