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Despite recent rainfall, water shortage emergency continues in Casey County

July 10, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Residents in Casey County are still being asked to conserve city water despite recent rainfall that raised a local lake by about a foot, according to Liberty’s mayor. Bottled water distribution underway […]

Laurel County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing teenager

July 10, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing 17-year-old who they say possibly ran away. Blake Davidson was last seen on Baby Lane, which is located six miles northeast of London, […]

USPS truck catches fire in Whitley County

July 10, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – A USPS truck caught fire July 8 on Highway 26 in Whitley County, according to Woodbine Fire and Rescue. Crews respond to USPS truck fire in Whitley County(Woodbine Fire & Rescue) Crews say […]

Person drowns at Laurel County lake

July 10, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – A person drowned in Laurel County on Thursday evening. According to officials with the London-Laurel Rescue Squad, crews responded to a reported drowning near Craig’s Creek Boat Dock on Laurel Lake around 6:15 […]

Funeral services announced for boy killed in Pulaski County fireworks accident

July 9, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Funeral arrangements have been announced for the boy killed in a Fourth of July fireworks accident in Pulaski County. Funeral services for 4-year-old Rhett Luttrell will be conducted on Thursday, July 9, at […]

Bridge named in memory of firefighter killed in 2025 tornado

July 9, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – A southern Kentucky bridge has been named in honor of a firefighter who died during a tornado in May 2025. The Ky. 363 bridge over Interstate 75, just south of London, now bears […]

Pipepline project underway to address Liberty water crisis

July 9, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – A project designed to provide relief to a Kentucky community facing a water crisis is underway. The city of Liberty said on Wednesday that crews are working to fuse and lay the pipe […]

McCreary Co. man indicted on credit card fraud, theft by deception charges

July 8, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WYMT) – A McCreary County grand jury indicted a Pine Knot man on theft-related charges tied to the alleged unauthorized use of another person’s credit card and account. According to the indictment, Marcus W. […]

London-Laurel Rescue Squad announces ‘End of Watch’ for K9

July 8, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – The London-Laurel Rescue Squad is marking the “End of Watch” for its K9, Blackie. According to a social media post, Blackie served for 13 years, and her tracking abilities made many reunions possible, […]

Crews respond to camper trailer on fire in Rockcastle County

July 8, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – A camper trailer caught fire in Rockcastle County on KY-70 overnight July 7, according to the Brodhead Fire Department. Firefighters from the Brodhead FD and Western Rockcastle VFD worked together to extinguish the […]

Kentucky Mesonet opens 86th weather station in Laurel County

July 8, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – The Kentucky Mesonet has added a new weather station in Laurel County, bringing the state’s official weather and climate network to 86 stations. The Kentucky Mesonet launched in 2007 with the goal of […]

Pulaski County Child Killed in Fourth of July Fireworks Accident

July 7, 2026 Eric Criswell

A 4‑year‑old Pulaski County boy died Saturday night after being struck by a firework during a Fourth of July celebration, according to the Pulaski County Coroner’s Office. Officials say a tube-style fireworks device tipped over […]

Despite recent rainfall, water shortage emergency continues in Casey County

Laurel County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing teenager

USPS truck catches fire in Whitley County

Person drowns at Laurel County lake

Funeral services announced for boy killed in Pulaski County fireworks accident

Bridge named in memory of firefighter killed in 2025 tornado

Pipepline project underway to address Liberty water crisis

McCreary Co. man indicted on credit card fraud, theft by deception charges

London-Laurel Rescue Squad announces ‘End of Watch’ for K9

Crews respond to camper trailer on fire in Rockcastle County

Kentucky Mesonet opens 86th weather station in Laurel County

Pulaski County Child Killed in Fourth of July Fireworks Accident

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