One Seriously Injured in Pike County Crash
Kentucky State Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash that left one person seriously injured Friday morning in Pike County. The collision happened around 10:15 on KY-194 in Freeburn. Morris Casey […]
Two Arrested in Fiber-Optic Cable Theft Case
Two men were arrested in Floyd County after deputies reported finding hundreds of feet of suspected stolen fiber-optic cable and multiple firearms during a traffic stop. Deputies stopped a vehicle […]
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 […]