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Somerset Police Search for Missing 15-year-old

July 31, 2026 Eric Criswell

The Somerset Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Agustin “Bieber” Salvador, a 15-year-old male reported missing. He was last seen on July 29th 2026, around 8:30 pm in the Royal Way area […]

Man charged with five counts of first-degree rape in Laurel County

July 31, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WYMT) -A London man faces five counts of first-degree rape after detectives determined he allegedly engaged in sexual relations with a 13-year-old female victim, according to Laurel County Sheriff John Root. Detectives Brad Mink and […]

Pulaski man arrested for trafficking in methamphetamine

July 30, 2026 Eric Criswell

Pulaski County Sheriff Bobby Jones reports the arrest of a Pulaski man for trafficking in methamphetamine. Joshua Denney, 41, of Bronston, was charged with Trafficking in a Controlled Substance in the First Degree – 2 […]

McCreary County’s Rebecca Blakley Named KASA 2026 District-Level Administrator of the Year

July 30, 2026 Kisha Jones

The Kentucky Association of School Administrators (KASA) has named Rebecca Blakley, District Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Coordinator for McCreary County Schools, as the recipient of the 2026 District-Level Administrator of the Year Award, recognizing […]

Woman dies after being hit by train in Whitley County

July 30, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – A woman died after being hit by a train in Whitley County on Monday, July 27. 41-year-old Loretta West died after being hit near U.S. Highway 25W in the Emlyn community just south […]

I-75 exit on-ramp in Whitley County closed due to vehicle fire

July 30, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – The I-75 Northbound Exit 15 on-ramp is closed due to a commercial vehicle fire, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. The closure is expected to last two hours, according to KYTC. The cabinet […]

Minor hospitalized after being ejected from vehicle in Pulaski County crash

July 29, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – A minor was rescued after being ejected from a car, according to the Nancy Volunteer Fire Department, in Pulaski County. Crews say the vehicle hit a pole and the minor was thrown from […]

Lawsuit alleges Pulaski Co. student’s two-way radios were seized without warrant

July 29, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – The parent of a Pulaski County student filed a lawsuit alleging that Pulaski County Schools and law enforcement officials violated the student’s civil rights. The student, who holds a valid Federal Communications Commission […]

Game wardens recognized by Kentucky State Police for 2025 tornado response

July 29, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Two game wardens were given an award by KSP Commissioner Phillip Burnett Jr. for their response to an EF-4 tornado in 2025. The tornado caused destruction in Laurel, Pulaski and Russell Counties and […]

KBC hosting blood drive at Whitley County Back to School Ready Fest

July 29, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – The Kentucky Blood Center will be hosting a blood drive at the Whitley County Back to School Ready Fest. Whitley County School District’s Back to School Ready Fest allows parents of preschoolers and […]

Liberty water crisis eases, but car wash owner says restrictions cost him nearly all his business

July 28, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Lake Liberty has risen about a half foot since last week following recent rainfall, city leaders said, offering some relief after Liberty declared a local state of emergency over low water levels caused […]

Man accused of sex crimes extradited from Alabama to Laurel County

July 28, 2026 Kisha Jones

. (WKYT) – A man wanted for first degree rape and incest of a minor under 12 in Laurel County has been extradited from Alabama. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Laurel County man wanted for alleged sex crimes […]

Somerset Police Search for Missing 15-year-old

Man charged with five counts of first-degree rape in Laurel County

Pulaski man arrested for trafficking in methamphetamine

McCreary County’s Rebecca Blakley Named KASA 2026 District-Level Administrator of the Year

Woman dies after being hit by train in Whitley County

I-75 exit on-ramp in Whitley County closed due to vehicle fire

Minor hospitalized after being ejected from vehicle in Pulaski County crash

Lawsuit alleges Pulaski Co. student’s two-way radios were seized without warrant

Game wardens recognized by Kentucky State Police for 2025 tornado response

KBC hosting blood drive at Whitley County Back to School Ready Fest

Liberty water crisis eases, but car wash owner says restrictions cost him nearly all his business

Man accused of sex crimes extradited from Alabama to Laurel County

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