Wayne County School Board meets
The Wayne County Board of Education held its regularly scheduled meeting onThursday, with Supt. Don Neal and all members present. Superintendent Neal took a momentto honor two board members, Melissa Upchurch and Larry Muse, whose terms arecoming to a close. Both have dedicated 20 years of service to the Wayne CountySchool System.The board approved the […]
Kentucky State Police Investigate an Attempted Murder of a Police Officer in Taylor County
Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 is investigating a Taylor County man charged with attempted murder of a police officer. On the afternoon of December 14, 2024, KSP Post 15 received a request for investigative assistance from the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO). Troopers and Detectives responded to a residence on Pops Road in Taylor […]
Highway Department shows possible new routes of East KY 92 in Downtown Monticello
The Kentucky Department of Highways District Eight office presented an informative session on the possibility of KY 92 being rerouted through downtown Monticello including the possibility of a roundabout on the Public Square. 212 People attended the event. Among the plans presented was a new entrance to the downtown area from Michigan Avenue or East […]
WC Fiscal Court meets
Wayne County Fiscal Court met in regular session Thursday evening at the WayneCounty Courthouse with Judge Executive Scott Gehring, all magistrates, CountyAttorney Tom Simmons, and Deputy Judge Executive Peggy Coomer Baker present. Magistrates agreed to advertise 1,100 feet of Timberlake Lane into the county roadsystem., then voted to adopt the following roads into the county […]
Construction Progressing on Fishing Creek Bridge in Pulaski County
While progress continues on the Fishing Creek Bridge rehabilitation project on KY 80 in western Pulaski County, additional repair needs have been identified that could affect parts of its schedule. Since work began in October, crews have removed more than 60% of the existing bridge deck and are actively working on beam repairs as part […]
Light Snow Possible Today
…Two Shots At Light Snow Today… lingering rain will transition to snow just before and after sunrise this morning. This snow will then fall at a light to moderate rate for an hour or so before tapering off by mid morning. Most locations should receive one half inch or less of accumulation. These snow accumulations […]
Treasurer Metcalf Returns a Record-Shattering $34 Million to Kentuckians
FRANKFORT, Ky (December 10, 2024) – Kentucky State Treasurer Mark H. Metcalf proudly announces a record-shattering achievement: the Treasury has returned $34,048,369.20 to taxpayers in the first year of his administration. “This historic achievement underscores the Treasury’s dedication to putting taxpayer dollars back where they belong—in the pockets of hardworking Kentuckians,” said Treasurer Metcalf. “Every dollar returned represents […]
Monticello City Council holds lengthy meeting, covers several subjects
The Monticello City Council met last night for their regular December session with Mayor Kenny Catron presiding and members, Cody Dishman, Alan Hopper, Jamie Ragan and Alan Vaughn in attendance. Two subjects covered most of the two hour plus meeting, a forty minute executive session for personel at the beginning of the meeting, and a […]
WSO makes two arrests following “road rage” incident
According to Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron 2 individuals werearrested after Deputies responded to a complaint of a vehicle ramminganother vehicle. On December 7, 2024, at approximately 6:03 Wayne County SheriffOffice Deputies Jerry Meadows, Valis Smedley and Jerry Coffeyresponded to the complaint at a residence located on Morris Hill Road.Upon their arrival the Deputies observed […]
Monticello Utility Commission Board Meets
The Monticello Utility Commission Board met Thursday for its regular monthly session. Most the meeting was held in discussion about the loss of water after being distributed from the Water Treatment Plant, purchase of a new Mini Track Hoe, and purchase of needed filters for the Water Treatment plant. The Commission has studied its water […]