Obituaries
Larry Kenneth Thrasher
Mr. Larry Kenneth Thrasher, age 76, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2026. He was born November 7, 1949, in Clinton County, Kentucky, the son of the late John & Ruth (Upchurch) Thrasher. Larry was of […]
Month: September 2026
Obituaries
Bonnie Olene (Aaron) Floyd
Mrs. Bonnie Olene (Aaron) Floyd of Albany, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at her residence, having attained the age of 96 years, 7 months, and 1 day. She was born on Saturday, […]
Region News
Firefighters put out garbage truck blaze in Rockcastle County
(WKYT) – A garbage truck caught fire on Monday in Rockcastle County. According to the Brindle Ridge Volunteer Fire Department, the garbage truck was aflame on North Wilderness Road in front of Roundstone Elementary School. […]
Region News
Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes New Court Baliff
Official Announcement from Sheriff Bobby Jones Sheriff Bobby Jones and the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office are pleased to announce the addition of Deputy Matthew Walker to our office. Deputy Walker was officially sworn in by […]
State News
Christmas movie filmed in downtown Paris
(WKYT) – Another Christmas movie is being filmed in downtown Paris. The last one was filmed downtown in April. The movie filmed Monday is called “The Greatest Christmas Gift of All.” Downtown transformed for filming […]
State News
KBC invites people to ‘Donate Like Dolly’ on Friday
(WKYT) – The Kentucky Blood Center is honoring the late Dolly Parton with an upcoming blood drive. The blood center said that this coming Friday, Sept. 4, people can “Donate Like Dolly” at any of […]
State News
Ky Gov. orders flags to be at half-staff for overdose awareness day
(WKYT) – Gov. Andy Beshear ordered all state buildings to lower their flags to half-staff in honor of overdose victims. Beshear says the day is a time to remember Kentuckians lost, and to provide support […]
State News
$50,000 Powerball ticket sold in Kentucky
(WBKO/WKYT) – A $50,000 Powerball ticket was sold at a Kentucky Lottery retail partner from the Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, drawing. The ticket, which matched four white balls and the Powerball, was sold at Smoker Friendly […]
State News
Famed Kentucky writer, activist Wendell Berry dies at 92
(WKYT) – Famed Kentucky writer and activist Wendell Berry died on Monday at the age of 92, according to a report by The New York Times. Berry, a descendant of Kentucky farmers, was the author of dozens […]
State News
Good Question: Will clocks change this fall despite the daylight saving time bill?
(WKYT) Clocks are still scheduled to fall back in November, despite the U.S. House passing a bill that would end the twice-yearly time change. Sidney asked, “Since the daylight saving time bill passed in […]
Sports
Kenny Darby on 247Sports Preseason Freshman All-America Squad
( UK Athletics) Kentucky freshman wide receiver Kenny Darby was selected to the 247 Sports Preseason True Freshman All-America Team as one of three receivers on the list. 247 Sports picked Darby because, “There’s a long […]