Animal Abuse is now a Class-D Felony in Kentucky
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Animal abuse is now a Class-D Felony. At a signing ceremony in Frankfort, Ethan’s Law as it is known increases jail time from months to years. The law was named […]
Sealing and Paving Operations Begin this week on KY 1409 in Johnson County
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Daily work along Hargis Rd for the next two weeks The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists of lane closures and delays for sealing and paving operations on KY 1409 in […]
Louisa Police Department asking public for information on Illinois man
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The Louisa Police Department is seeking information on the whereabouts of William George Simmons, 31 of Illinois. Simmons is black male, 5’8, 210lbs, brown eyes and black hair. Subject has […]
Man arrested after breaking into Betsy Layne Family Dollar
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A man from Martin has been arrested after he was seen inside the Betsy Layne Family Dollar Store. Billy Lee Akers was found by a Floyd County Sheriff’s Deputy lying […]
Magoffin County man facing charges of strangulation and endangering the welfare of a minor
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Twenty-three-year-old Jeremy Garner, of Magoffin County, has been arrested and charged with strangulation and endangering the welfare of a minor. While being questioned by Salyersville police, Garner said he was […]
Kentucky State Police to Participate in Operation Safe Driver Week
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London, Ky. (July 8 2024) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Central Region is participating in Operation Safe Driver Week from July 7, 2024, to July 13, 2024. This national effort […]
Delays and Lane Closures for Drilling Repairs along KY 581 in Johnson County
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No wide loads from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. due to drilling equipment The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists of daytime closures and long delays along KY 581 in Johnson […]
Johnson County man facing charges after allegedly attacking Deputy
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Christopher Dorton, of Johnson County, is facing several charges after he allegedly attacked a Johnson County Sheriff’s Deputy on Sunday night. The deputy was called to the Hager Hill Post […]
2 Prestonsburg Men Facing Animal Cruelty Charges
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An investigation into animal cruelty has led to the arrest of two Prestonsburg men, James Endicott and Jimmy Endicott. State troopers reported that upon arriving at the residence on Rt […]
Daytime Closure for KY 825 in Johnson County for Embankment Repairs
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Drilling operations July 2 and 3 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises the public of a daytime closure for drilling repairs along KY 825 in […]