August 2026 – Page 4

July Weather Stats

August 3, 2026 Eric Criswell

Wayne County’s July weather continues to show how dramatically Kentucky summers can swing from year to year. The latest July 2026 climate summary reports a monthly high of 93.2 degrees, a touch lower than the […]

Fire Department Responsed to Vehicle Accident on Saturday

August 3, 2026 Kisha Jones

Run Report 8-1-26 Firefighters responded to a two-vehicle accident on West Highway 92 with Wayne County EMS and Wayne County Sheriff’s Department. Firefighters responded to a vehicle fire on North Main Street in front of […]

Kindergarten Vaccination Requirements

August 3, 2026 Eric Criswell

As families across the region prepare for the upcoming school year, health advocates are emphasizing the importance of standard immunizations for incoming students. Public health checklists currently being circulated by organizations like Vaccinate Your Family […]

This Week at the Library

August 3, 2026 Eric Criswell

The Wayne County Public Library has released its schedule of events for the week of August 3rd through August 8th. Activities include a Dance Class on August 3rd at 4:30 p.m. for ages 8 to […]

127 Yard Sale begins This Week

August 3, 2026 Eric Criswell

Planning to hit the nation’s most expansive roadside bargain hunt? The 40th annual 127 Yard Sale—widely known as the World’s Longest Yard Sale—is scheduled for Thursday, August 6, through Sunday, August 9, 2026. Spanning an […]

Monday Weather

August 3, 2026 Eric Criswell

Today Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Tonight Patchy dense fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a […]

18-year-old hiker rescued by helicopter crew after falling over Kentucky waterfall

August 3, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – A multi-agency rescue team executed a nighttime helicopter hoist to rescue an injured 18-year-old hiker stranded near the Laurel River Dam on Friday night, authorities said. The rescue began Friday afternoon after dispatchers […]

London crews extinguish large fire at carport full of straw

August 3, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – London crews battled a large fire Sunday morning at a carport full of straw. Crews were dispatched at approximately 2:33 a.m., where they found the carport to be heavily involved with fire, threatening […]

Former executive director of Stanford Housing Authority sentenced on federal charges

August 3, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – The former executive director of the Stanford Housing Authority was sentenced on federal charges Wednesday. Ashley Nicole Lear, 43, was sentenced to 13 months in prison after pleading guilty to three counts of […]

Climate coalition calls on residents to oppose ‘loopholes’ in proposed Louisville data center rules

August 3, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WAVE/WKYT) — A local climate activism group is hoping residents will show up to public data center hearings to oppose the draft regulations by the Greenberg administration. The Louisville Climate Action Network (LCAN) warns that […]

KASA Honors Benny Dunning with William T. Nallia Educational Leadership Award

August 3, 2026 Kisha Jones

The Kentucky Association of School Administrators (KASA) has named longtime Kentucky education advocate Benny Dunning as the 2026 recipient of the William T. Nallia Educational Leadership Award, recognizing a lifetime of service dedicated to creating […]

Louisville farmer honored with conservation award

August 3, 2026 Kisha Jones

Dr. James “Greg” Kuhns, of Louisville, is the 2026 Kentucky Leopold Conservation Award. The award honors farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners who go above and beyond in the management of soil health, water quality, and wildlife […]

Month: August 2026

July Weather Stats

Fire Department Responsed to Vehicle Accident on Saturday

Kindergarten Vaccination Requirements

This Week at the Library

127 Yard Sale begins This Week

Monday Weather

18-year-old hiker rescued by helicopter crew after falling over Kentucky waterfall

London crews extinguish large fire at carport full of straw

Former executive director of Stanford Housing Authority sentenced on federal charges

Climate coalition calls on residents to oppose ‘loopholes’ in proposed Louisville data center rules

KASA Honors Benny Dunning with William T. Nallia Educational Leadership Award

Louisville farmer honored with conservation award

Shelly Renay McClain

Willie Colene (Riddle) Dulworth

Michael T. Foster

Barbara Sue Ramsey

Carrol Lynn New