(WKYT) – When it comes to child abuse prevention, many may say it’s the unsung heroes that keep kids safe. In order to ensure those individuals can stay up to date on this fight, Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky (PCAK) hosted the “Child Abuse Prevention Month: Strengthening Caregivers and Communities through Prevention Education” summit on Wednesday. “We’ve got social workers, we’ve got mental health workers, we’ve got court appointed special advocates. We’ve got folks with lived experience, we’ve got law enforcement, so we really have a wide range of professional disciplines that are represented ..read more

Ahead of Earth Day, Kentucky’s electric cooperatives are kickstarting the 2024 Beautify the Bluegrass campaign, an annual initiative to recognize local efforts that make our Commonwealth a great place to live. For the eighth straight year, the co-ops, Kentucky Living magazine and Kentucky’s Governor are encouraging Kentuckians to submit and nominate projects that preserve our state’s natural beauty or help their communities shine.   Click here to watch Governor Andy Beshear’s full video launching the 2024 Beautify the Bluegrass   “We want to recognize the folks who roll up thei ..read more

The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in the Lake Cumberland area rose around 20 cents in the beginning of the week. On Monday the price for a gallon of regular gas was $3.29, then on Tuesday Morning the price for a gallon of rose to around $3.59 locally in Monticello. In the area in Somerset rose to around $3.59, Gas in Whitley City is still around $3.30, Albany is reporting around $3.39 GasBuddy pointed to three main factors that contributed to the rise. However, it also said relief was expected soon.   “As the nationwide changeover to summer gasoline is now behind us, a ..read more

Day 1 – Students in the 4th grade classes at Monticello Elementary participated in an Environmental Education Day at the Lake Cumberland 4-H Camp. Lessons were taught on bees, mammals, bird adaptations and more.                   Day 2 –Students in the 4th grade classes at Monticello Elementary participated in an Environmental Education Day at the Lake Cumberland 4-H Camp. Lessons were taught on bees, mammals, bird adaptations and more.                 ..read more

Community Scam Jam and Shredding Day – Next Wednesday, May 8th Join us at the Wayne Theater on May 8th from 10am-1pm EST for this free community event. Registration is required. Please scan the QR code below to submit your registration, visit https://events.aarp.org/KYScamJamMonticello, or call 1-877-926-8300 to RSVP. Free lunch with registration Door prizes Free secure document shredding onsite           ..read more

Please help us cheer on our Esports player from the WCHS Esports team as they will compete in the final four against Shelby County in the Esports State Tournament this Thursday! The following students will compete: Mya Aguirre-Richardson, Takoda Paute, Brody Ballou, Amelia Dishman, Sanali Upchurch, and Kelsey-Ann Urman. The WC team is led by Coach Allen Ehredt.   ..read more

(WYMT) – For the second time since Officer Logan Medlock’s death, the London Police Department will host its annual memorial fishing tournament on May 4. Officer Medlock was hit and killed by a drunk driver back in October of 2022, and colleagues feel this is a great way to honor Officer Medlock’s memory. ”He was a very Godly man. He really loved working at the police department and serving the community. He was the epitome of what everybody should be, so that’s why we do this. To keep his memory alive and to keep him in our thoughts all the time,” Public Affairs Officer Hobie Daugherty said ..read more

1 MONTH TO GO!!! Just one more month to go until the Yamacraw Trail Runs. This year’s race will look a lot different with the bridge out at Blue Heron but you can still expect an incredible race experience on some of the most scenic trails in all of the southeast. The 20K and 10K races are now officially sold out but there are still plenty spots remaining for the challenging 40 Miler. Visit runyamacraw.com to register or signup to volunteer. See you this May 18-19th in Stearns, Kentucky for Yamacraw 2024!!! #runyamacraw #yamacraw2024 #trailrace #ultramarathon #trails #trailrunning #runky ..read more

 (WKYT) – We have learned a former lawmaker from southern Kentucky has died. Charles Siler represented the 82nd district of Whitley and Laurel counties in the state House for more than 20 years until leaving Frankfort in 2011. Siler was also a decorated U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel. Siler was 94 years old ..read more

(WKYT) – A Pulaski County man is facing several charges for what the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office called a domestic altercation. The Sheriff’s Office says deputies received a report of a domestic altercation on Dustin Lane in Eubank on April 21. They say the caller stated her ex-boyfriend, 23-year-old Thomas Stogsdill, assaulted her, put a gun to her head, and wouldn’t let her leave. The victim said she was able to eventually get away before she called 911. A warrant for Stogsdill was then issued.   Deputies went to the residence on Dustin Lane around 12:30 on April 22 to attempt to s ..read more