Ruby M. Foster

Ruby M. Foster, age 72, of Monticello, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. She is survived by: 1 daughter, Hailey Sharp 1 sister, Martha Goodman 2 brothers, Golman Crabtree and Henry Crabtree 3 grandchildren, Cory Doss, Trentin Neeley and Tristen Neeley The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 23, […]

KSP Arrests Adair County Man in a Sexual Abuse Investigation

Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers have made an arrest in an ongoing sexual abuse investigation in Adair County.  The preliminary investigation began on January 16, 2025, when KSP Troopers received a report that Nathan Rybicki, 21, of Columbia, was sending sexually explicit messages through social media platforms to a 15-year-old juvenile. Troopers also […]

The 70’s Show on WKYM Sunday Mornings

From great pop songs to arena rockers, from world-class songwriters to the heyday of disco… the music of the 70’s defined a generation. And the best of that era is heard every Sunday morning at 8:00 on the show simply called THE 70’s, hosted by radio veteran Steve Goddard. The music of the 1970’s shaped a […]

WC School Board Hears Audit Report

The Wayne County Board of Education met Thursday evening with all members and Superintenent Don Neal present. The Board approved the Audit as presented by Artie White of White and Associates of Richmond, KY. White said the School’s finances were “all positive”, with a 25 million dollar budget, and current contingency funded at over $962,000. […]

Pancake Breakfast February 1

The Monticello Masonic Lodge #431 , located at 1841 West Highway 92 towards Beaver Creek, will have a pancake breakfast Saturday February 1st  starts at 8am, pancakes, waffles, sausage, eggs, and all the fixings! Cost is 10$ and every penny collected goes back to charities for Wayne County

CTS Board Meets

The Monticello Wayne County Telecommunications Board met Wednesday evening for their regular monthly session. Most of the 40 minute meeting was spent in executive session discussing litigation. The main announcement at the meeting that the Community Telecom System is now completely paid for. The system was bought by the City of Monticello and Wayne County […]