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Monday Weather
Today A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming northeast 5 to 8 mph in the morning. […]
Month: July 2026
Obituaries
Linda Norene (Beaty) Wilmoth
rs. Linda Norene (Beaty) Wilmoth of Cookeville, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at her residence in Overton County, Tennessee, having attained the age of 78 years, 3 months, and 20 days. She […]
Obituaries
Anthony Dwayne James
Mr. Anthony Dwayne James of the Shady Grove Community in Pulaski County, Kentucky passed away at his residence, Saturday July 11, 2026 having attained the age of 61 years, 8 months & 7 days. He […]
Region News
Police searching for missing London woman
(WKYT) – The London Police Department is searching for a woman who was reported missing Sunday, July 12. Sky Polly, 31, was last seen around 10 a.m. Sunday after leaving St. Joseph Hospital on foot. […]
Region News
Laurel County Sheriff’s Office searching for 3 people wanted for questioning in connection with stabbing
(WKYT) – The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is searching for three people wanted for questioning in connection with an apparent stabbing. The stabbing left one person with serious wounds at a motel in southern Laurel […]
Region News
Mother surrenders newborn at Danville Fire Department using Safe Haven Baby Box in May
(LEX NEWS) — A mother in crisis safely and anonymously surrendered her newborn at the Safe Haven Baby Box at the Danville Fire Department in May. According to a news release from Safe Haven Baby […]
State News
Senator Mitch McConnell sends health update
(WKYT) – U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell says he is continuing to recover after a fall last month that sent him to the hospital and will keep him away from the Senate floor for now. In […]
State News
Authorities identify victims in deadly crash involving fire engine
(WKYT) – Update: The Scott County Coroner has identified the two victims as Darren Paul Nelson, 61, and Shauna Colleen Nelson, 62, both of Knoxville. The coroner’s office says the two were traveling home when they came […]
State News
Glasgow Police Department issues jailer scam alert
(WBKO/WKYT) – The Glasgow Police Department has issued a scam alert regarding scammers impersonating jailers. The department said they have received numerous complaints about scammers calling residents, saying they have a friend or family member […]
State News
Kentucky law allows 18- to 20-year-olds to carry concealed weapons starting Tuesday
(WBKO/WKYT) – A new Kentucky law takes effect Tuesday allowing 18- to 20-year-olds to apply for a provisional concealed carry license for the first time. House Bill 312 expands concealed carry permits to that age […]
State News
Kentucky sheriff warns residents of rental scam circulating TikTok
(WSMV/WKYT) – The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a rental scam circulating TikTok. “The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office has received reports of fraudulent rental listings being shared on TikTok using photos of […]
State News
Kentucky representatives warn families could lose energy bill assistance if federal program is cut
(LEX NEWS) — More than 150,000 Kentucky households depend on the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, and some state lawmakers are calling on Kentucky to step in if federal funding disappears. The program, known as […]