The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office said Stela Patel was found on Wednesday.

A Russell County grand jury handed up a dozen indictments this week. Briley Hadley, age 24 of Russell Springs, charged with fleeing or evading police first degree, wanton endangerment first degree, criminal mischief first degree, wanton endangerment second degree, driving under the influence, reckless driving, resisting arrest, possession of drug paraphernalia, and multiple traffic violations.

SOMERSET, Ky. (Oct. 29, 2024) – The closure of Fishing Creek Bridge on KY 80 in Pulaski County originally scheduled for Nov. 6, has been postponed. The rescheduled closure date is Monday, Nov. 11. Work began earlier this month on a $7.1 million project to replace the bridge deck...

WAYNE COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - A Monticello man is behind bars after police said he attacked another person with a knife. Police responded to a report of someone cutting another person’s tires with a knife Wednesday morning. When they arrived, police said they saw what appeared to have been...

PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - A Southern Kentucky woman appeared in court following her role in a crash which resulted in the death of an Ohio man. Kayleigh Dismuke appeared in Pulaski County Court on Monday for a preliminary hearing to be set up. Dismuke, 19, is facing multiple charges...

Another Kentucky city wants to curb panhandling. A new proposed ordinance in Somerset would prohibit standing in medians and approaching vehicles.

Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting the Laurel County Drug Interdiction Task Force comprised of the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, HIDTA, Knox County Sheriff’s Office and London City Police conducted a two month drug investigation jointly with the Operation Unite Drug Task Force and the London office of the DEA. As a result, 47-year-old Jamie Deaton and 31-year-old Alicia Isom, of London were arrested and charged with trafficking fentanyl. Police say they found approximately eight grams of fentanyl, meth, assorted pills, drug paraphernalia and more than $43,000 in cash. Deaton and Isom were both lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - Three Ohio men have been arrested following an incident where police seized more than three pounds of meth in Laurel County. The London Police Department’s Special Investigation Unit conducted a traffic stop near Motel 6 on KY-80. Once police found the meth, Carsie Lofton,...

Deputies said Oct. 13 Kristin Baker was standing outside a business on North Laurel Road when he fired two shots, hitting a passing car.

Braylee Kidd, an 8th-grade student from Wayne County Middle School, showcased her exceptional talent by competing in the high school Cross Country Region Meet this past weekend at Cave Lake with a 22:29.44 finish time. She impressively secured 6th place overall, a remarkable accomplishment that qualifies her for the state-level competition. We are incredibly proud of Braylee’s accomplishment and extend our best wishes for her continued success.

A fire at a Kentucky middle school forced students to evacuate and relocate to another building Tuesday, according to the Lincoln County Public Schools system. The fire happened at Lincoln County Middle School. LCPS said the fire was contained to a classroom and safely extinguished. Students were immediately evacuated from...

LONDON, Ky. (WKYT) -Two years ago, a southern Kentucky law enforcement officer died in a crash that investigators say was caused by a drunk driver. Sgt. Logan Medlock is being remembered in Laurel County. A memorial walk was scheduled for the evening of the two-year anniversary. A fishing tournament is...

Wayne County Casting Card competed at the Saturday Club Tournament at Waitsboro Ramp on Lake Cumberland. Fishermen Wesley Denney and Kaleb Jones finished in first place. Second place was Aaron Mann and Braiden Duncan. Wesley Denney won the Big Fish award with a 2.5 lb largemouth bass. According to coach Matthew Adkins, “It was a tough day fishing, but enjoyable. The kids all fished hard to the end for 7 hours and showed excellent sportsmanship.”

HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? According to the Laurel County Sheriff's Office, Matthew Wren, 14, was last seen around 4 p.m. on Tuesday near Rita Lane.

The annual London-Laurel County Veterans Celebration is this Saturday November 2nd, giving citizens the opportunity to thank veterans for their service and sacrifice to the country. Festivities begin at 11:45 a.m. on Saturday in front of the Laurel County Courthouse with special singing, a proclamation honoring veterans and a 21-gun salute from the London DAV Chapter 66. Laurel County Judge-executive David Westerfield and others will give remarks. The veterans parade will follow at 1 p.m., beginning at Carnaby Square and continuing along North Main Street and KY 80 to Wildcat Harley-Davidson, where a meal will be served for veterans and their families.

State Auditor Allison Ball released the audit of the 2023 financial statement. of Wayne County Clerk Heather Piercy. State law requires the auditor to conduct annual audits of. county clerks and sheriffs. Auditing standards require the auditor’s letter to communicate whether the financial statement. presents fairly the receipts, disbursements,...

Russell County EMS has a new leader, but he’s no stranger to the local ambulance service. Last week, the local ambulance board named Charles Shepherd as the interim director for Russell County EMS. Shepherd spoke to WJRS yesterday, where he talked about what he hopes to bring to EMS.

Fall subsidy applications for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, open on Nov. 5. Officials say assistance is eligible for households that receive a certain income level below the poverty line for their household size. Officials said it is important to get all of the documents necessary to sign up. Applicants need their social security card, previous month’s income, and electric bill. If you’re signing up for something other than your electric bill, you can use a metered water bill. To find an office near you, click here.

Multiple local businesses were recognized at the Russell County Chamber of Commerce’s annual banquet. Russell County Public Library was awarded this year’s Outstanding Business Award. Snap’s Soda Shop was recognized with the New Business Award. Xtreme Auto Spa received the President’s Award and Lindsey Gosser was recognized...

High School Volleyball (12th Region Tournament at West Jessamine High School):. Tuesday: Southwestern Lady Warriors defeated Garrard Co. Lady Golden Lions 3-1. 6:30 PM: Pulaski Co. Lady Maroons (25-11) vs Boyle Co. Lady Rebels (29-9). 8:15 PM: Southwestern Lady Warriors (29-9) vs West Jessamine Colts (22-16). College Basketball:. Kentucky Wildcats...