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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 […]

Mt. Vernon/Renfro Valley Exit to be closed for a Month

July 27, 2026 Eric Criswell

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists that starting Wednesday, July 29, the northbound exit and southbound entry ramps on I-75 at exit 62 in Rockcastle County will be closed as part of the ongoing U.S. […]

One person killed, three injured in Laurel County collision

July 27, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Laurel County sheriff’s investigators say one person died and three others were injured in a two-vehicle crash Saturday evening on East Laurel Road, about six miles east of London. The crash was reported […]