Local News
Month: July 2026
Local News
Join Library Staff with a Field Trip to the Hatchery
We’re going on a field trip, and you are invited! Join us at Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery with your family for a guided tour and opportunity to feed the fish, after, we will […]
Local News
Local News
Theme announced for the 2026 Christmas Parade
Who says Christmas only comes in December? It’s officially Christmas in July, and we’re excited to unwrap the theme for the 2026 Christmas Parade! Christmas Classics Come to Life This December, Main Street will be […]
Weather Blog
Wednesday Weather
Extreme Heat Warning until July 3, 08:00 PM EDT Today Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 106. Calm wind. Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 74. […]
Obituaries
Danny Kay Sexton
Danny Kay Sexton was born November 6, 1954, and departed this walk of life Sunday, June 28, 2026, reaching the age of 71 years. He was the son of the late Sam Sexton and Vieanna […]
Region News
Motorcyclist killed in Boyle County crash
(WKYT) – One person died in a crash in Boyle County on Tuesday, June 30. The Boyle County Fire Department was dispatched around 3:59 p.m. for a two-vehicle accident near the intersection of Alum Springs […]
Region News
Golden Alert issued for teen in Laurel County
(WKYT) – A 15-year-old with a medical disability is missing according to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office. Mckenzi Lorence was last seen early Tuesday morning, possibly near Corbin. Mckenzi Lorence, 15(Laurel County Sheriff’s Department) The […]
Region News
Water system issues ongoing in Lincoln County city
(WKYT) – Water system issues are ongoing in Crab Orchard. A release on the city’s Facebook page says there is little to no water pressure in the entire system. City water officials have been […]
State News
Second arrest made in connection to alleged fight at Bourbon County Fair
(WKYT) – A second person has been arrested in connection with an alleged fight that took place at the Bourbon County Fair last week. Lisa Clark, 54, of Lexington, is charged with one count of […]
State News
5 arrested after traffic stop leads to illegal drugs found
(WBKO/WKYT) – Multiple people are facing drug offenses after a traffic stop by state police led to a large quantity of suspected illegal drugs. On June 25, Post 9 troopers and investigators with Kentucky […]
State News
Kentucky Utilities suspends disconnections amid high temperatures
(WKYT) – Kentucky Utilities has suspended service disconnections due to high temperatures. Kentucky Utilities spokesperson Daniel Lowry encouraged customers struggling with their bills to contact the company directly. “If folks are struggling to pay their […]