A local man is facing multiple drug-related charges after a weekend investigation led to a substantial narcotics seizure, according to the Knox County Sheriff’s Department. On Saturday, KCSO Sergeant ...

On Saturday, KCSO Sergeant Jesse Smith and additional Knox County deputies conducted a search at a residence on KY 459 near Barbourville. The search stemmed from an ongoing investigation into ...

(WKYT) - A Kentucky lottery winner arrested in Florida is requesting to serve out his sentence. Last month, James Farthing entered a not guilty plea to charges of battery against a law enforcement ...

PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WKYT) - A Kentucky woman is behind bars after allegedly shooting her father inside a home. The Prestonsburg Police Department says in a release that 22-year-old Summer Adkins ...

In our In the Spotlight stories, Herald-Leader journalists bring you continuing coverage of news and events important to our Central Kentucky community. Read more. Story idea? hlcityregion@herald ...

RICHWOOD, Ky. (LEX 18) — A man is in "critical condition" after an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Richwood on Friday just after 1:30 p.m., following a standoff with law enforcement ...

A police officer from Williamsburg reportedly fired shots after unsuccessfully attempting to stop a motorcyclist who the officer had followed into Tennessee. Miami Herald File A police officer ...

BARBOURVILLE, Ky. (FOX 56) — A Kentucky community is in mourning after the death of a 16-year-old student in Knox County. Lauren Buttery died Tuesday morning at her home. She was a student at ...

President Trump plans to phase out FEMA after the 2025 hurricane season, shifting disaster aid distribution to the president's office. States are encouraged to increase mutual aid agreements to ...

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Just days after a deadly tornado tore through a rural Kentucky community, another round of severe weather is bringing another chance of tornadoes Tuesday afternoon. Kentucky Gov.

LONDON, Ky. (WATE) — Neighbors in London, Kentucky are beginning the long road to recovery after their community was reduced to rubble in a tornado. The EF-4 tornado tore through an area near ...