July 2026 – Page 37 – Z93 Country

4th of July Closings

July 2, 2026 Eric Criswell

Multiple agencies will be getting a three day weekend for Independence Day. Closing for Frday include; WC Courthouse Monticello City Hall Monticello Utility Commission – however garbage pickup will run as scheduled WC Justice Center […]

Local News

Monticello is accepting donations for flood victims in Albany

July 2, 2026 Eric Criswell

Here’s the list of what’s being accepted.

Adults need to stay with children when they are in or around water

July 2, 2026 Kisha Jones

Adults need to stay with children when they are in or around water. Do not read, use a cell phone, or leave children to go someplace else. (posted on the Monticello Fire Department Facebook Page) […]

Library Staff and Participant Have Enjoy Summer Break

July 2, 2026 Kisha Jones

BEST SUMMER EVER, and we still have a month to go! Thank you for coming out to play, craft, and read with us. Don’t forget that reading logs can still be picked up and filled […]

1776 Day is Planned for July 18th

July 2, 2026 Eric Criswell

oin us in Downtown Monticello on Saturday, July 18 for 1776 Day: A Living History Experience. It’s a free, family-friendly celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. Explore interactive historical stops, enjoy live demonstrations, meet historical characters, […]

Thursday Weather

July 2, 2026 Eric Criswell

Today Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 107. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph. Tonight A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. […]

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 […]