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October 23, 2026

Local Headlines

[ October 23, 2026 ] Monticello Police Arrest Six in Theft Investigation Local News
[ October 23, 2026 ] Somerset husband, wife sentenced on federal child porn production charges Local News
[ October 23, 2026 ] Somerset man sentenced on federal charges for attempted production of child pornography Local News
[ October 23, 2026 ] Two injured in Somerset crash, one vehicle flipped on side Local News
[ October 23, 2026 ] WCHS Alumni Hall of Fame to Induct New Members Local News

Man killed in Corbin shooting remembered as kind and selfless

October 20, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Dustin Deaton, 28, of Corbin, was shot and killed early Sunday morning behind the Speedy Mart in Corbin following an argument with 18-year-old Mark Allen, according to police. Allen has been arrested and […]

Laurel County Sheriff’s Office looking for missing teen

October 19, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT)- The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a missing teenager. Deputies say 17-year-old Ashton Abels was last heard from Monday night in the area of Rolling Meadows Road in Corbin, about […]

One person arrested in Corbin murder investigation

October 19, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – UPDATE: The Corbin Police Department has arrested Mark Allen, 18, of Corbin. He has been charged in the murder of Dustin Deaton. Police say Allen and Deaton got into an argument and it […]

Laurel County Health Department investigation reveals over 50 reported cases of measles

October 16, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – The Laurel County Health Department said Tuesday in a social media release that it has identified 56 reported cases of measles in the area since August. However, only seven cases of the disease […]

Eubank Man Arrested on Rape Charges

October 15, 2026 Eric Criswell

Pulaski County Sheriff Bobby Jones announces the arrest of a Pulaski man in connection with an investigation into allegations of child sexual assault. Daniel Davis, 60, of Eubank was arrested on October 14, 2026, and […]

Federal trial over Whitley County jail death enters second week

October 15, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – The federal trial over the death of a woman at the Whitley County Detention Center has entered its second week. A lawsuit was filed regarding the 2021 death of 32-year-old Terri Beth Mays […]

Somerset woman sentenced on federal drug charges

October 14, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – A Somerset woman was sentenced to more than seven years in prison on federal drug distribution charges last Wednesday. Tiffany Helton, 43, met with an undercover informant to sell methamphetamine on three occasions […]

Missing McCreary County Man Found Safe

October 14, 2026 Kisha Jones

UPDATE LOCATED SAFE PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT **WELFARE CONCERN** Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Dustin Gentry or his Jeep is asked to contact local law enforcement. Dustin is approximately 34 years old and currently […]

Lake Liberty’s Water Troubles Highlight Ongoing Concerns

October 14, 2026 Eric Criswell

Critically low water levels at nearby Lake Liberty are drawing renewed attention to water conditions across south-central Kentucky, including at the region’s largest reservoir, Lake Cumberland. According to City of Liberty officials, Lake Liberty is […]

Memorial bracelets raise money for fallen KSP trooper’s family

October 13, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Memorial bracelets honoring fallen Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips are helping raise money for his family. KSP, in partnership with the LazerWerk Memorial Bracelet Foundation and KSP Foundation, are selling bracelets featuring […]

Former Somerset Teacher faces indictment Charges

October 12, 2026 Eric Criswell

(FOX 56) — A former Somerset teacher and coach was indicted Tuesday on charges of grooming a minor and tampering with physical evidence. The Somerset Police Department said it was notified Aug. 8 of criminal […]

Whitewater Paddlers Flock to Russell Fork During October Releases

October 9, 2026 Eric Criswell

October’s scheduled water releases from Flannagan Dam are once again drawing experienced whitewater paddlers to the Russell Fork River in Pike County. Officials at Breaks Interstate Park say a series of paddling events, including the […]