Local News
Month: July 2026
Weather Blog
Wednesday Weather
Today A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Areas of dense fog before 11am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming west around 6 […]
Obituaries
George Washington Pennycuff
George Washington Pennycuff, age 77, widower of Fronia Pennycuff, passed away Monday, July 6, 2026, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. He is survived by: his children, David (Lois) Pennycuff, Patricia (Leslie) Burke, Jamie (Leslie) Tucker, Tony […]
Region News
London-Laurel Rescue Squad announces ‘End of Watch’ for K9
(WKYT) – The London-Laurel Rescue Squad is marking the “End of Watch” for its K9, Blackie. According to a social media post, Blackie served for 13 years, and her tracking abilities made many reunions possible, […]
Region News
Crews respond to camper trailer on fire in Rockcastle County
(WKYT) – A camper trailer caught fire in Rockcastle County on KY-70 overnight July 7, according to the Brodhead Fire Department. Firefighters from the Brodhead FD and Western Rockcastle VFD worked together to extinguish the […]
Region News
Kentucky Mesonet opens 86th weather station in Laurel County
(WKYT) – The Kentucky Mesonet has added a new weather station in Laurel County, bringing the state’s official weather and climate network to 86 stations. The Kentucky Mesonet launched in 2007 with the goal of […]
State News
New online tool launched to track opioid abatement funds across Kentucky
(WKYT) – Attorney General Russell Coleman announced a new online tool on Tuesday that will track how opioid abatement funds are spent at the local and state levels. The tool is an online dashboard created […]
State News
Gov. Beshear requests health update on Sen. Mitch McConnell
. (WKYT) – Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter Wednesday, July 8, to Sen. Mitch McConnell’s office requesting an update on the senator’s health. A news release from the governor’s office says “limited” information has been shared […]
State News
Tennessee man charged with DUI following Frankfort crash
(WKYT) – A Tennessee man was arrested following a crash in Frankfort that sent one woman to the hospital. Officers responded to a crash on Old Lawrenceburg Road the night of Monday, July 6, and […]
State News
Over 20 arrests made in Eastern Kentucky drug operation
(WKYT) – Twenty-eight people were arrested in Operation Mountain Thunder, according to the Kentucky State Police. The operation targeted known drug trafficking networks across the region, with troopers seizing drugs with a total street value […]
Agriculture
Weather swings might cause a hay shortage by winter
(WKYT) – After this spring’s dry conditions and heavy rainfall to start the summer, hay production has been impacted for many farms. University of Kentucky Extension Horse Specialist Dr. Bob Coleman is advising horse owners […]
State News
AAA: Motorists Continue to See Relief at the Pump
Gas prices in West Central Kentucky are four cents lower this week at $3.293 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. Nationwide Trends: As millions of drivers filled up and hit the road for the long […]