Carol J. Blevins McCutchen
Carol J Blevins McCutchen, age 81, was born in Monticello, Ky on July 25, 1943, to the late Henry Blevins and Frona (Elam) Blevins. She departed this life Sunday, January 5, 2025. On December 9, 1961, she married David L. McCutchen. She is survived by her Son: David Mark McCutchen and step-son Steve McCutchen (Karen). […]
Dennis Watcon
Dennis Watson, age 64, of Monticello, KY, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025, at his home. He is survived by: 2 sons, Dennis “DJ” Watson (Rebekkah)and Clint Watson (Shannon) 2 daughters, Renee Sartain (Travis) and Tosha Garner (Jr.) 11 grandchildren, Madison Dabbelt (Tyler), Brian Dabbelt, Taylor Sartain, Torey Goodman (Jacob), Lexie West, Bellah Minauri, Amayah […]
Kentucky State Police Charge Fifty-Four Individuals for Cruelty to Animals in Casey County

Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 in Columbia investigated an animal cruelty complaint reported in Casey County on Saturday, January 4, 2025. As a result of the investigation, fifty-four individuals have been charged for their involvement in the incident yesterday morning in the Dunnville community of Casey County. On January 4, 2025, at 11:10 A.M. […]
Kentucky Dominates Vanderbilt Behind Hot Shooting

The Kentucky Wildcats (13-1, 2-0 SEC) cruised to a 96-78 victory over Vanderbilt on Sunday in Nashville. Fueled by a scorching performance from beyond the arc (15-of-31), the Wildcats saw five players reach double figures, each contributing to the long-range barrage. Georgia Amoore led the way with 24 points, including three triples, and added nine […]
NWS Sunday 7 AM ET Forecast for Monticello, Wayne County KY

Winter Weather Advisory through 7 AM ET Tuesday Today: Snow, freezing rain, and sleet before 3pm, then rain or freezing rain likely between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain after 4pm. High near 36. Light east southeast wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 16 […]
Gov. Beshear Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm System

Governor activates emergency response, price gouging laws to protect Kentuckians FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 4, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency ahead of a severe winter storm system set to affect much of the commonwealth. The storm is expected to begin Sunday, Jan. 5, and bring snow, freezing rain, ice and arctic temperatures. The […]
Cats open SEC play with 106 to 100 win over Florida

No. 10 Kentucky placed six players in double figures as the Cats beat No. 6 Florida 106-100 on Saturday at Rupp Arena. Koby Brea led Kentucky with 23 points, making 7 of 9 from behind the arc. Lamont Butler had 19 points and eight assists, while Otega Oweh had 16 points. Amari Williams had 15 […]
NWS Ice predictions
A winter storm will bring significant freezing rain to the area, with most of the accumulation occurring Sunday and Sunday night. This may lead to power outages and very difficult travel
Lane closure set to begin Monday on US 27 in Pulaski COunty

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that a temporary lane closure is set for a portion of U.S. 27 in Pulaski County beginning Monday, January 6, as crews perform slide repair operations. Work will require the closure of the north and southbound right (slow) lanes and shoulders on U.S. 27 at mile point 4.7 […]
Melissa Hancock
Melissa Hancock, age 56, wife of Larry Hancock, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at Wayne County Hospital. In addition to her husband, she is survived by: 4 children, Joshua Lance Hancock (Whitney), Dylan Joe Hancock (Jordan), Janae Hancock, and Joshua Bennett (Teresa) Her parents, Gerald Bishop and Evelyn Joyce Copley 2 sisters, Melinda Kinnett […]