July 2026 – Page 17 – Z93 Country

Kentucky bourbon industry faces new pressure as U.S.-Canada renewed trade tension

July 21, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – President Donald Trump on Monday imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, a move that could strain relations with a top U.S. trading partner and put new pressure on Kentucky businesses, including the […]

Good Question: What happened the last time the U.S. made daylight saving time permanent?

July 21, 2026 Kisha Jones

The Sunshine Protection Act would keep most of the country on daylight saving time year-round. That sounds appealing in the summer — but history suggests it may not stay popular once winter arrives. The last […]

Kentucky lawmakers hear review on 2025 child fatalities

July 21, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – The Interim Joint Committee on Families and Children heard a presentation from the Kentucky Child Fatality and Near Fatality Review Panel on Monday. The panel examined 72 deaths and 176 near deaths from […]

Gov. Beshear suggests he received information suggesting McConnell ‘passed’ in new interview

July 21, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – During an interview with Katie Couric on her YouTube channel, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said that he received information suggesting Sen. Mitch McConnell had passed away before the senator’s release on July 12 […]

La Familia falls 82-62 to The Ville to force TBT Rubber Match

July 21, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – La Familia fell to the Ville after Montrezl Harrell delivered a dominant performance, pouring in a TBT career-high 35 points to lead The Ville to an 82-62 victory in game two of their […]

Kentucky Football takes the stage at the 2026 SEC Football Media Days

July 21, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Kentucky Football head coach Will Stein, along with with quarterback Kenny Minchey, tight end Willie Rodriguez and defensive back Ty Bryant spoke about the upcoming season at the 2026 SEC Football Media Days. […]

Severe Weather Risk is Increased for Tuesday

July 20, 2026 Eric Criswell

The primary severe weather hazard will be damaging straight-line wind gusts from one or more lines of thunderstorms. Isolated tornadoes and hail to around quarter-sized are also possible, mainly from scattered storms ahead of the […]

Wayne County School Board Recap

July 20, 2026 Eric Criswell

The Wayne County Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, July 16. During the meeting, the board heard an update on the status of the Walker Early Learning Center Renovation Project. As […]

Somerset toddler airlifted to Nashville with third-degree burns after crockpot incident

July 20, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – A 2-year-old Somerset boy is recovering at a Nashville children’s hospital after sustaining third-degree burns in a crockpot incident Thursday evening. Daelyn Davis was airlifted to Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville after the incident, […]

DAV Thanks Everyone Who Participated in 1st Car Show on Saturday

July 20, 2026 Kisha Jones

DAV – KY Chapter #105 Wayne County/Monticello would like to thank everyone who participated in our 1st Car Show on Saturday, July 18th, we appreciate all those who entered their vehicle and those who came […]

Highway 90 Blacktopping Project to Begin Today

July 20, 2026 Eric Criswell

Wayne County – Starting Monday, July 20, a pavement rehabilitation project will begin on KY 90 between the Otter Creek Bridge and the Clinton County line. Expect lane closures throughout the project. Please watch for […]

Sheriff Reports Two Arrests

July 20, 2026 Eric Criswell

Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron reports the following arrests. Gerald Crabtree of Monticello, KY. was arrested for 2 counts of assault-4th degree (domestic violence). Zebadiah Ford of Monticello, KY. was arrested on a Wayne County […]