New Law Allows School Buses To Catch Stop Sign Violators On Camera
Kentucky drivers better be careful when they are driving near stopped school buses. A new state law will allow Kentucky school districts to install cameras on school buses to catch […]
Hazard Woman Faces Escape, Criminal Mischief Charges
LETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (WXKQ) – A Hazard woman has been indicted on charges of second-degree escape and second-degree criminal mischief after authorities say she violated the terms of her home […]
AI Data Center Proposal Advances in Letcher County
JENKINS, Ky. (WXKQ) – A local company has secured an option to purchase land in Letcher County to build artificial intelligence data centers. Diversified Energy is evaluating construction of a […]
Jenkins Man Indicted on Multiple Felony Charges in Domestic Dispute
JENKINS, Ky. (WXKQ) – A Jenkins man has been indicted on multiple felony charges following an alleged domestic dispute involving a handgun. The Letcher County Grand Jury charged 39-year-old Jesse […]
Logan’s Law Takes Effect, Toughening Kentucky Sentencing and Parole Rules
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WXKQ) – A bill toughening sentencing and parole requirements across Kentucky is now in effect. House Bill 422, or Logan’s Law, was signed by Gov. Beshear on April […]
Perry County DoorDash Driver Faces Felony Charges After Delivery Incident
PERRY COUNTY, Ky. (WXKQ) – A DoorDash delivery driver is facing felony charges after authorities say he damaged property and fled the scene during a delivery in Perry County. According […]
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 […]