Extreme Heat Warning in Effect
The topic of conversation this week is the heat. The National Weather Service in Jackson has placed southeast Kentucky under an Extreme Heat Advisory through Friday, July 3rd, with high […]
Game Wardens Increase Holiday Boating Patrols
If you’re heading to the lake this Independence Day weekend, expect to see more Kentucky game wardens on patrol. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is joining the […]
Beshear, Rogers Announce $6.6 Million for Eastern Kentucky Infrastructure
Governor Andy Beshear and Congressman Hal Rogers have announced $6.6 million in federal Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization funding for water and wastewater projects in Eastern Kentucky. The Knott County […]
Statewide Crime Declines in Kentucky During 2025
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WSIP) – Crime across Kentucky declined in 2025, according to the annual Crime in Kentucky report released by the Kentucky State Police. Governor Andy Beshear said serious crime […]
Sen. Mitch McConnell Continues Recovery, Remains Off Senate Floor
WASHINGTON (WXKQ) — Senator Mitch McConnell continues to recover after recently being hospitalized but will not be on the Senate floor this week and will not be voting. A press […]
Kentucky State Police Opens Recruitment for Cadet Class 108
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WXKQ/WSIP) – Applications are now being accepted by the Kentucky State Police through its online portal for new troopers hoping to join Cadet Class 108. KSP is offering […]
Blood Drive this Friday in Whitesburg
LETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (WXKQ) – Kentucky Blood Center will host the Red, White & Blue Bell Blood Drive this Friday, 1 until 6 p.m. at the Letcher County Recreational Center […]
Letcher Fiscal Court Seeks More Information on Data Centers
LETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (WXKQ) – Members of the Letcher Fiscal Court say they plan to learn more about data centers before any proposal to build one in the county is […]
Letcher County Approves Funding Resolution for Thunder Mountain Water Extension
LETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (WXKQ) – The Letcher Fiscal Court has approved a resolution accepting $1.5 million in state grant funding for a water line project serving the proposed Thunder Mountain […]
Harlan County Tourism Generates Nearly $39 Million in Visitor Spending
HARLAN COUNTY, Ky. (WXKQ) – New tourism data shows Harlan County’s visitor economy continued to grow in 2025. According to figures released by the Kentucky Department of Tourism, visitors spent […]