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Williamsburg girl throws first pitch at Cubs game to honor hero father

April 1, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – A Williamsburg girl got to honor her late father in a way he would have loved: throwing the first pitch at a Chicago Cubs game. On Monday night, Matthew Strickland and his daughter, […]

London Mayor Randall Weddle indicted, attorney general says

April 1, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Attorney General Russell Coleman announced that London Mayor Randall Weddle has been indicted. Coleman announced that a Laurel County Grand Jury indicted Weddle on Tuesday for two counts campaign contribution restriction/expenditure limits (Class […]

Driver of ATV strikes tree in attempt to flee police, deputies say

April 1, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – A police chase in Laurel County ended in an ATV crashing into a tree, according to deputies. Deputy Anthony Wagers attempted a traffic stop Monday night after seeing an ATV driving on US […]

Russell County Jaycee Fair Announced

April 1, 2026 Kisha Jones

Russell County Jaycee Fair Announced

Autopsy report reveals Laurel County man died from multiple gunshot wounds during search warrant

March 31, 2026 Kisha Jones

(LEX 18) — 63-year-old Laurel County man, Doug Harless, died from multiple gunshot wounds after being shot by police officers serving a search warrant, according to a newly released autopsy report. Douglas Marshall Harless was […]

McCreary Jury Convicts Pair on Child Abuse Charges

March 30, 2026 Eric Criswell

Thursday night, a McCreary County jury convicted Matthew Deaton and Amanda Riddle of Criminal Abuse, 1st Degree (x3), Stangulation, 1st Degree, and Tampering with Witnesses. Deaton and Riddle were prosecuted by Commonwealth’s Attorney Ronnie Bowling […]

McCreary County Man Arrested for Drug Trafficking

March 30, 2026 Eric Criswell

On March 28, 2026, one individual was arrested by the McCreary County Sheriff’s Department for drug trafficking, in northern McCreary County near the Greenwood community. Deputy Patrick unit 7403, was patrolling Charlie Huges Road where […]

Laurel County fiscal court to hold ‘Day of Remembrance’ for tornado victims and survivors

March 30, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – It’s been almost one year since an almost mile wide EF-4 tornado killed 20 people and destroyed parts of Laurel and Pulaski Counties. The Laurel County Fiscal Court is holding a Day of Remembrance to […]

Baptist Health Corbin expansion reaches major construction milestone

March 30, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WYMT) -Baptist Health Corbin held a topping out ceremony for its new patient wing, marking the placement of the final steel beam on the structure. Hospital leaders, elected officials, physicians, staff, construction partners and community […]

Fatal Structure Fire Reported in Clinton County

March 27, 2026 Kisha Jones

On March 25, 2026, at approximately 6:38 a.m., Clinton County Dispatch received a report of a structure fire at 1175 Koger Mountain Road. The Albany Fire Department and Clinton County EMS responded to the scene. […]

Vice President J.D. Vance’s mother keynotes drug prevention event in Rockcastle County

March 27, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Beverly Aikins, the mother of Vice President J.D. Vance, served as the keynote speaker for the Unite Community Celebration on Thursday evening. Unite is an organization that raises awareness about drug and alcohol […]

Somerset man arrested for Rape and other Offenses

March 25, 2026 Eric Criswell

Somerset Police have arrested 47-year-old William A. Roberts of Nancy, Kentucky, on multiple felony counts. Roberts faces charges of first-degree sexual abuse, second-degree sodomy, incest, and second-degree rape involving no force. Following his arrest in […]

Williamsburg girl throws first pitch at Cubs game to honor hero father

London Mayor Randall Weddle indicted, attorney general says

Driver of ATV strikes tree in attempt to flee police, deputies say

Russell County Jaycee Fair Announced

Autopsy report reveals Laurel County man died from multiple gunshot wounds during search warrant

McCreary Jury Convicts Pair on Child Abuse Charges

McCreary County Man Arrested for Drug Trafficking

Laurel County fiscal court to hold ‘Day of Remembrance’ for tornado victims and survivors

Baptist Health Corbin expansion reaches major construction milestone

Fatal Structure Fire Reported in Clinton County

Vice President J.D. Vance’s mother keynotes drug prevention event in Rockcastle County

Somerset man arrested for Rape and other Offenses

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