July 2026 – Page 36 – Z93 Country

Wilburn “Oral” Catron

July 2, 2026 Kisha Jones

Wilburn “Oral” Catron, also known as OC, age 78, of Monticello, KY, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at UK Medical Center in Lexington. He is survived by his children: Cindy Culp (Bryan), Gilford Catron, […]

Kentucky Supreme Court upholds conviction of man found guilty of killing police officer

July 2, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – The Kentucky Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of a man found guilty in the death of a Kentucky police officer. In 2024, Byrd was convicted of murder, DUI, and other charges in the […]

Horse Soldier Bourbon opens distillery in Somerset

July 2, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – A bourbon distillery with ties to U.S. Special Forces soldiers who fought in Afghanistan days after the Sept. 11 attacks held its grand opening Wednesday in Somerset. Horse Soldier Farms is now home […]

Laurel County woman charged after baby allegedly found malnourished

July 2, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – A Laurel County woman is facing charges after her newborn was allegedly found malnourished and with an infection. Rachel Denning, 34, is charged with one count of first-degree wanton endangerment and a count […]

One dead following Laurel County crash, road shut down

July 2, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – One person was killed in a crash in Laurel County, according to Laurel County Coroner Doug Bowling. The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office said the collision involved two vehicles and that the office was […]

Flooding may bring more mosquitoes to central Kentucky

July 2, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Flooding and summer heat might result in more mosquitoes in the next several days. Luke Mathis is the Environmental Health Team Leader for the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department. He says temperatures this time […]

New Kentucky Medicaid law goes into effect in mid-July

July 2, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – House Bill 2, a measure that puts parts of the new federal Medicaid law into Kentucky statute will go into effect on July 15. The new law requires certain adults enrolled in Medicaid to […]

Fourth of July travel expected to rise as Kentucky cities plan holiday events

July 2, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – AAA of the Bluegrass forecasts 17% of Kentuckians are expected to travel during the Fourth of July holiday, with 90% of those travelers expected to go by vehicle despite higher gas prices. AAA […]

Sen. Mitch McConnell reportedly found ‘unconscious’ before June hospitalization, according to report

July 2, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Sen. Mitch McConnell was found ‘unconscious’ at his Washington D.C. home before EMS transported him to the hospital on June 14, according to reports from Punchbowl News. The Lexington Herald-Leader says the audio from the dispatch […]

Kentucky State Police announce safety checkpoints ahead of the Fourth of July weekend

July 2, 2026 Kisha Jones

(FOX 56) — This Independence Day, Kentucky State Police is working to ensure Kentuckians are staying safe on the roads. Officials announced on Wednesday, July 1, that several state police posts are joining Operation Crash […]

Good Question: Will beef prices ever come down?

July 2, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT)Doug wants to know: “Will beef prices ever go down? What caused the prices to go up so drastically?” The short answer is yes — but not anytime soon. The cattle cycle Fluctuations in the […]

KEDC, KHSAA team up to collect supplies for families impacted by floods

July 2, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – The Kentucky Educational Development Corporation and the Kentucky High School Athletic Association are hosting a flood relief donation drive on Wednesday for families affected by this weekend’s deadly flooding. Donors can drive up […]

Month: July 2026

Wilburn “Oral” Catron

Kentucky Supreme Court upholds conviction of man found guilty of killing police officer

Horse Soldier Bourbon opens distillery in Somerset

Laurel County woman charged after baby allegedly found malnourished

One dead following Laurel County crash, road shut down

Flooding may bring more mosquitoes to central Kentucky

New Kentucky Medicaid law goes into effect in mid-July

Fourth of July travel expected to rise as Kentucky cities plan holiday events

Sen. Mitch McConnell reportedly found ‘unconscious’ before June hospitalization, according to report

Kentucky State Police announce safety checkpoints ahead of the Fourth of July weekend

Good Question: Will beef prices ever come down?

KEDC, KHSAA team up to collect supplies for families impacted by floods

Elisha John Riddle Turpin

Glenna Mae Stonewall

Patricia Anne McKinley

Levi Samuel Malone

Charles Scott Dishman,