Jordan Whitaker
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Sheriff: Argument leads to Thanksgiving Day shooting in Wayne County
Deputies found the two men were at odds over a woman for a period of time before the shooting. → Read More
Sheriff: Missing man in Laurel County
Anyone with information is asked to call the Laurel County Sheriff's Office at 606-864-6600 or 606-878-7000. → Read More
“Miracle” rescue in Wolfe County after four-year-old falls 70 feet off a cliff
Crews were called after a four-year-old boy slipped and fell off a cliff near Princess Arch. → Read More
Sheriff: Man arrested for threatening woman with sword, starting fires
Deputies with the Bell County Sheriff’s Office say a man is in custody after deputies say he started fires in her home and threatened her with a sword. → Read More
Dispatch: One killed, another ‘seriously injured’ in Bell County crash
Responding to the scene is Bell County EMS, Sheriff's Department, and Volunteer Fire Department. → Read More
Small plane forced to land on Mountain Parkway due to engine issues
KSP was assisted on the scene by the Wolfe County Sheriff’s Office, Wolfe County Volunteer Fire, and Wolfe County Dispatch. → Read More
Sheriff: Laurel County man arrested on assault charges
A man is in jail and charged with assault in Laurel County according to sheriff’s deputies. → Read More
Magoffin County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing woman
Anyone who has seen Emmons or has information regarding her whereabouts is encouraged to call the Magoffin County Sheriff’s Office at 606-349-2914 or Magoffin County Dispatch at 606-349-4403. → Read More
KSP: Man charged with sexual exploitation of child in Magoffin County
Police say David Keith Jackson, 53, was arrested after an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigation revealed he had been uploading sexual images involving children to the internet. → Read More
Fish and Wildlife encouraging Kentuckians to report sick, dead birds
Wildlife agencies in Indiana, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia, Washington, D.C. and West Virginia have reported similar problems. → Read More
FEMA extends deadline for federal assistance for storm survivors in 31 counties
Homeowners, business owners, and renters in select counties that experienced damage from the previous flooding can visit Individual Assistance Registration Support Centers for help. → Read More
Knott Co. School Board appoints interim superintendent following death of Kim King
Kim King had served as superintendent of Knott County Schools for many years before her death on Saturday, May 22nd. → Read More
Ben Stidham, Perry County public servant of more than 20 years, dies
Ben was a Constable in Perry County as well as long-time Fire Chief at the Grapevine-Chavies Fire Department. → Read More
Rescue Squad: Car crashes into home in Laurel County, driver hospitalized
The London Fire Department, Ambulance Inc. of Laurel County, and London Police Department also assisted in the response effort. → Read More
Officials: KY-192 open following fatal crash in Laurel County
They say the crash happened on the westbound lane of Kentucky 192 and killed at least one person. → Read More
Golden Alert issued for missing Hazard man
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hazard Police Department at 606-436-2222. → Read More
Man rescued retrieving Bible from overturned car, airlifted to UT Medical Center
According to the person who called to report the accident, the driver had gotten out of the car but returned to grab his Bible from inside. → Read More
Sheriff: Man charged with attempted murder near Perry-Breathitt line
Deputies say the home was off of Highway 476 on Feb Fork Road near Rowdy. → Read More
Police: Woman hospitalized after driving into North Fork of Kentucky River
Hazard Police were assisted by the Hazard Fire Department, Perry County Ambulance, and the Perry County Sheriff’s Office. → Read More
Sheriff: Shooting investigation in Laurel County, one in custody
The victim was able to drive himself to the hospital for treatment while the suspects fled. → Read More