Local News
Month: July 2026
Local News
Get Registered for the upcoming Range Day
Gordon Runyon Jr and Jason Bertram will be hosting a range day for the Hunter Safety Card at the Wayne County Sportsman Club on August 15 th from 10:00 am til 12:00 noon. There will […]
Local News
WC Baseball Scramble Announced
Wayne County Baseball has announced its upcoming Golf Scramble, scheduled for July 29 at 4:00 p.m. The event invites local golfers and community members to enjoy an afternoon of friendly competition and camaraderie on the […]
Local News
Educational Program on Diabetes and Heart Disease Scheduled in September
The UK Cooperative Extension Service and the Lake Cumberland District Health Department (LCDHD) are hosting an educational event focused on diabetes and heart disease on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EST. The session […]
Weather Blog
Thursday Weather
Today Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming north northeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Calm wind. Friday Mostly sunny, with a high […]
Obituaries
Willie Colene (Riddle) Dulworth
Mrs. Willie Colene (Riddle) Dulworth of the Cedar Hill Community in Albany, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, having attained the age of 89 years, 4 months, and 19 days. She […]
Obituaries
Michael T. Foster
Michael T. Foster was born on June 17, 1961, in Monticello, Kentucky, and passed away on July 25, 2026, in Lexington, Kentucky, at the age of 65. He is survived by Tracy Smith Foster, […]
Region News
McCreary County’s Rebecca Blakley Named KASA 2026 District-Level Administrator of the Year
The Kentucky Association of School Administrators (KASA) has named Rebecca Blakley, District Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Coordinator for McCreary County Schools, as the recipient of the 2026 District-Level Administrator of the Year Award, recognizing […]
Region News
Woman dies after being hit by train in Whitley County
(WKYT) – A woman died after being hit by a train in Whitley County on Monday, July 27. 41-year-old Loretta West died after being hit near U.S. Highway 25W in the Emlyn community just south […]
Region News
I-75 exit on-ramp in Whitley County closed due to vehicle fire
(WKYT) – The I-75 Northbound Exit 15 on-ramp is closed due to a commercial vehicle fire, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. The closure is expected to last two hours, according to KYTC. The cabinet […]
State News
AAA: Gas Prices Continue to Climb
Gas prices in West Central Kentucky are 11 cents higher this week at $3.723 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. Nationwide Trends: The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline jumped […]
State News
Gov. Beshear: Team Kentucky Secures $73 Million for Transportation Upgrades, Including Frankfort’s Singing Bridge, Rest Areas and Paducah’s Riverport Expansion
Gov. Andy Beshear announced today that Team Kentucky has secured three grants totaling $73 million to increase designated truck parking spaces at rest areas, replace the historic Singing Bridge in downtown Frankfort and expand Paducah’s […]