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Whitley County firefighter treated for heat exhaustion
(WKYT) – A firefighter in Whitley County was treated for heat exhaustion after responding to a cabin and camper trailer fire. The Woodbine Fire Department aided the Oak Grove Fire Department in extinguishing a cabin […]
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Golden Alert issued for missing Corbin woman
(WKYT) – A Golden Alert has been issued for a missing Corbin woman. Madison Cureton, 19, was last seen in the area of 5th Street at approximately 4:45 a.m. wearing a red shirt and black […]
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City of Liberty asks residents to stay off of lake
(WKYT) – The city of Liberty is reminding residents to stay out of its parched lake. Water levels at Lake Liberty remain extremely low, and city officials said to keep off the dry lake bed, […]
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Fourth Arrest made in Pulaski County Homicide Investigation
Sheriff Bobby Jones reports a fourth person charged in connection with a homicide that occurred on August 12th in Pulaski County. The victim, Sherri Mitko, was found deceased inside her residence on Lower Line Creek […]
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London police officer disciplined after not following sobriety assessment protocol
(WKYT) – A London police officer faced disciplinary action after violating departmental protocol regarding road collisions, according to a statement from the city. The officer, who was not named in the statement, let an individual […]
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Somerset Man Arrested on 14 Child‑Sex Performance Charges
Pulaski County Sheriff Bobby Jones reports the arrest of a Somerset man after a complaint was made that he had produced computer-generated images of minor victims performing sex acts. Detective Jay Picard of the Sheriff’s […]
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New side-by-aide helps rescue patient from soybean field in Somerset
(LEX News) — Somerset firefighters recently put a newly acquired side-by-side utility vehicle to use during a medical emergency in a rural area of Pulaski County. According to the Somerset Fire Department, crews were called […]
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Lincoln County youth pastor charged with sodomy, child sex crimes after confessing to KSP
(LEX News) — A Lincoln County youth pastor and funeral director faces four criminal charges after he contacted Kentucky State Police to confess to crimes involving a 17-year-old member of his youth group. Jason Coulter, […]
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Third Arrest made in Pulaski County homicide Investigation
The Pulaski County Sheriff Bobby Jones reports an additional arrest in connection with a homicide that occurred on August 12th in Pulaski County. The victim, Sherri Mitko, was found deceased inside her residence on Lower […]
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What A Measles Outbreak in Western KY means for us in the Lake Cumberland Area
The Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) has confirmed an ongoing measles outbreak in southwestern Kentucky, with confirmed cases spreading across Christian, Todd, Trigg, and Washington counties. The outbreak stems from an initial case identified […]
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56-year-old woman reported missing in Laurel County
(WKYT) – A 56-year-old woman has been reported as missing according to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say Latesha Hatfield was last seen on August 8. Hatfield is described as being 5 feet 5 […]