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. (WKYT) - UPDATE: The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office reports that Stela Patel has been found. Deputies are looking for a missing Pulaski County teen. According to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, Stela Patel was last seen on Monday morning when she left her home in Somerset. Stela dropped her brother off at school that morning but never showed up to school herself.

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.

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.

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...

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.”

The upcoming closure of Fishing Creek Bridge on Highway 80 in Pulaski County has been postponed a few days. Fishing Creek Bridge was originally scheduled to be closed beginning next Wednesday, but the state transportation cabinet has postponed the closure to Monday, November 11. Work began earlier this month on...

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

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.

The Wayne County Area Technology Center is very excited to have been awarded a grant in 2022. This grant will help them expand the technological learning of their students through Virtual Reality. With over 70 headsets now available, students will have the opportunity to explore the world of vocational technology in a whole new way. This will not only enhance their learning experience but also better prepare them for future careers in technology-related fields. The addition of Virtual Reality in the curriculum at Wayne County Area Technology Center is a great opportunity for students.

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...

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Med Center Health will be using a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture to add technology to their rural hospitals in Albany, Franklin, Coverna and Scottsville. The upgrades to their Telehealth offerings will allow patients in those smaller communities to consult with specialists...

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...

Monticello has been on the road for two straight, but on Friday they'll finally head home. After each having a week off, they and the Utah Military Academy - Hill Field Thunderbirds will dust off their jerseys to square off against one another at 4:30 p.m. Monticello has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 125 points over their last three games.