June 2026 – Page 5 – Z93 Country

Fireworks retailers in Kentucky prepare for Fourth of July demand tied to America’s 250th birthday

June 26, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) Fireworks retailers across Kentucky say they are preparing for what they expect will be a busy Fourth of July season as Americans mark the nation’s 250th birthday. Fireworks stands and pop-up shops are stocking […]

Kentucky sees decline in serious crime for second straight year

June 26, 2026 Kisha Jones

. (WKYT) – Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Thursday that the commonwealth saw a drop in serious crime for the second straight year. 2025 saw 207,189 serious offenses committed compared to the 225,537 committed […]

Muldraugh police seize suspected ‘Strawberry Quick’ meth during traffic stop, issue warning

June 26, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WAVE/WKYT ) – The Muldraugh Police Department says officers seized a substance believed to be methamphetamine during a traffic stop conducted in response to a reckless driving complaint. Police said the drug appears to be […]

Unemployment rates rise in several Kentucky counties

June 26, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Unemployment rates reportedly rose in 95 counties since May 2025 according to a report from the Kentucky Center for Statistics. Woodford County recorded the lowest rate in the state at 3.7% according […]

Investigation Continues into Illness at the Sr. Citizens Center

June 25, 2026 Eric Criswell

WAYNE COUNTY (LEX-18) – More than 20 people were hospitalized Thursday at the Wayne County Senior Center left nearly two dozen seniors feeling dizzy, weak and nauseous, officials said. Wayne County Judge Executive Scott Gehring […]

Science Hill Man Arrested Following Investigation into Alleged Sexual Abuse of Child

June 25, 2026 Kisha Jones

Sheriff Bobby Jones announces the arrest of a Pulaski man following an investigation into the alleged sexual abuse of children. Jeffrey Bryant, 69, of Science Hill, was arrested on June 23 at his residence after […]

Pulaski County Man Charged with Rape & Sodomy of a Child

June 25, 2026 Eric Criswell

Pulaski County Sheriff Bobby Jones announces the arrest of a Pulaski man following an investigation into the alleged rape and sodomy of a child. Spencer Gatio, 27, of Somerset, was arrested and charged with Rape […]

Man indicted in fatal McCreary County fight arrested in North Carolina

June 25, 2026 Kisha Jones

(FOX 56) — A grand jury has indicted Billy Proffitt Jr. on first-degree manslaughter in the death of a 60-year-old Whitley City man. Kentucky State Police troopers said Gene Cooper died after what they described as a […]

Sheriff Reports Recent Arrests

June 25, 2026 Eric Criswell

Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron reports the following arrest. Justin Bell of Monticello, KY. was arrested for possession of a controlled substance-1st degree (heroin-enhancement), and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Ian Dunn […]

Outdoor Club Canceled this month

June 25, 2026 Kisha Jones

Wayne County Public Library announces that the Outdoor Club for this month has been canceled

Buddy Allen Owens

June 25, 2026 Kisha Jones

Mr. Buddy Allen Owens of Albany, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at his residence in Albany, Kentucky having attained the age of 52 years 2 months, and 15 days. He was born […]

Janice Frances Ramsey

June 25, 2026 Kisha Jones

Janice Frances Ramsey, age 71, of Monticello, KY, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Somerset, KY. Janice was born on August 7, 1954 in Monticello, KY to […]

Month: June 2026

Fireworks retailers in Kentucky prepare for Fourth of July demand tied to America’s 250th birthday

Kentucky sees decline in serious crime for second straight year

Muldraugh police seize suspected ‘Strawberry Quick’ meth during traffic stop, issue warning

Unemployment rates rise in several Kentucky counties

Investigation Continues into Illness at the Sr. Citizens Center

Science Hill Man Arrested Following Investigation into Alleged Sexual Abuse of Child

Pulaski County Man Charged with Rape & Sodomy of a Child

Man indicted in fatal McCreary County fight arrested in North Carolina

Sheriff Reports Recent Arrests

Outdoor Club Canceled this month

Buddy Allen Owens

Janice Frances Ramsey

Rosa Lee Abbott

Jimmy Lecil Ford

Tresa Jan (Stinson) Huckaby

Floyd “Buddy” Green

Linda (Hitchcock) Jasper Crouthers