Hazard Woman Arrested After 5-Year-Old Found Wandering Street Alone
HAZARD, Ky. (WXKQ) – A Hazard woman has been arrested on felony child abandonment charges after police say two young children were left home alone. Hazard Police responded early Friday […]
Kentucky Flags Lowered to Honor Late U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham
Flags across Kentucky are flying at half-staff this week in honor of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, who died unexpectedly Saturday. The senator was remembered following his death, with officials recognizing […]
KSP Reminds Drivers to Practice Safety During Operation Safe Driver Week
Kentucky State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement officers are joining law enforcement agencies nationwide for Operation Safe Driver Week, running through July 18th. The annual campaign focuses on reducing crashes by […]
Rocky Adkins Leaves Beshear Administration, Expected to Launch Governor Bid
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear’s senior advisor, Rocky Adkins, has stepped down after serving his last day on July 10. Beshear thanked the former House leader for helping guide Kentucky through […]
Former Floyd County Sheriff John K. Blackburn Dies
The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office has announced the passing of former Sheriff John K. Blackburn. Blackburn was first elected in 1997 and served as Floyd County Sheriff from 1998 through […]
Mitch McConnell Released Statement Amid Health Concerns
Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell is releasing a statement following rumors of serious health issues surrounding the 84-year-old. The office of McConnell released a photo of the senator smiling in a […]
Registration Opens for 2026 SOAR Summit in Corbin
Registration is now open for the 2026 Shaping Our Appalachian Region, or SOAR, Summit, set for October 7th through the 9th in Corbin. Organizers say the annual event will bring […]
Letcher County Man Charged in McRoberts Shooting
McROBERTS, Ky. (WXKQ) – A Letcher County man has been arrested following a shooting Monday afternoon in McRoberts. Kentucky State Police responded to a report of a shooting on Sheas […]
KSP Busts Drug Ring in Mountain Justice Operation
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WXKQ) – Kentucky State Police Post 9 has wrapped up Operation Mountain Justice, a coordinated effort targeting suspected drug trafficking across its service area. The operation resulted in […]
Harlan Man Charged in Bear Mace Incident
HARLAN COUNTY, Ky. (WXKQ) – A Harlan man accused of spraying bear mace near firefighters during an earlier incident is now facing additional charges. The Harlan County Sheriff’s Office says […]