July 2026 – Page 19 – Z93 Country

Kentucky state parks hosting park exploration challenge

July 20, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – The America250 Kentucky State Parks Challenge goes live July 20. The challenge is hosted on the Kentucky State Parks app. Participants can check in at each location they explore, earn digital badges and […]

Scott County traffic stop leads to half-pound meth discovery

July 20, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – A routine traffic stop in Scott County resulted in the discovery of approximately half a pound of methamphetamine. A deputy with the Scott County Sheriff’s Office conducted the traffic stop on Sunday, July […]

Fact✓Check|Kentucky cyclosporiasis cases climb amid debate over federal funding cuts

July 20, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – The Kentucky Department for Public Health is investigating nearly 200 reported cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness causing gastrointestinal symptoms. Officials have confirmed 108 of those cases, with nine occurring in Fayette County. […]

Section of Route 222 dedicated to fallen soldier

July 20, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WAVE/WKYT) – On Saturday, dozens of people gathered in Hardin County to honor the life of a fallen soldier, Staff Sergeant Benjamin Pennington, by dedicating a local highway in his name. Sgt. Pennington died after […]

Letcher County laundromat shooting leaves two injured, suspect dead

July 20, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Kentucky State Police are investigating a shooting at a Letcher County laundromat that left a woman critically injured and the suspected gunman dead Saturday afternoon. Troopers at KSP Post 13 in Hazard said […]

Morsell’s late dunk lifts La Familia past The Ville 72-68 in TBT opener

July 20, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Maryland alum Darryl Morsell threw down an uncontested dunk to seal La Familia’s 72-68 win over The Ville on Saturday in the opening game of a best-of-three matchup between Kentucky and Louisville alumni […]

Former Wildcat Tonie Morgan signs developmental deal with Sparks

July 20, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Former Kentucky point guard Tonie Morgan has signed a player development contract with the LA Sparks, the team announced on Friday. Morgan was selected with the 32nd pick of the third round in […]

Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approves more than $1.7 million for projects across the Commonwealth

July 20, 2026 Kisha Jones

The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved $1,740,515 for agricultural diversification and rural development projects across the Commonwealth Friday at its monthly board meeting. “Diversification is at the heart of today’s agriculture success,” Commissioner of Agriculture and Board […]

Thunderstorm Chances Possible This Afternoon and Saturday

July 17, 2026 Kisha Jones

Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon/evening and again on Saturday. Any severe storm that develops could produce damaging wind gusts.

1776 Living History Event in downtown Tomorrow

July 17, 2026 Eric Criswell

Monticello will be honoring America’s 250th anniversary with “1776 Day: A Living History Experience,” running from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Saturday July 18th. This free, family-friendly event offers a journey back in time, featuring […]

1st Vet Salute Car Show tomorrow at the Park

July 17, 2026 Eric Criswell

On Saturday, July 18, 2026, Memorial Park in Monticello will become a hub of activity as the community gathers for the inaugural Vet Salute Car Show, an event dedicated to supporting the Disabled American Veterans. […]

Homemaker Clubs Hosted the Gel Scrapbooking Class

July 17, 2026 Kisha Jones

In celebration of the Wayne County Extension Homemakers’ 75th Anniversary, the Sunnybrook Homemaker Club recently hosted a Gel Scrapbooking Class. Participants enjoyed learning this creative scrapbooking technique. A special thank you to Bobbi Carmicle for […]