Muddy footprint leads rescuers to 6-year-old missing for two days Roman Heilman – a non-verbal six-year-old with autism – walked away from his parents home, police say The Independent UK · Nov 5
Kentucky Pastor Who Preached Family Values Faces 17 Felony Counts Over AI-Generated Child Abuse Images Kentucky pastor Jared Oneil Salmons faces 17 felony charges after police alleged he uploaded sexually explicit images of minors. A citation reportedly records his statement about AI-generated images. International Business Times UK · Oct 20
Kentucky State Trooper and father of three gunned down by suspect on probation in traffic stop horror Trooper Hayden Phillips, 30, was shot when he pulled over a vehicle on Interstate 65 in Warren County, Col. Phillip Burnett Jr., commissioner of the Kentucky State Police, said during a news conference. The Independent UK · Sep 29
Arrested Youth Pastor Claims He Only Wanted to 'Try to Help Her Out' Before Having Sex With a Minor A Kentucky youth pastor who called police to confess to sex with a 17-year-old from his church now faces state charges and a federal online enticement case. International Business Times UK · Sep 1
Jenny Din, 9, Found Dead in Florence Pond After Wandering Away Barefoot in a Mint Jacket and Pink Headphones A nine-year-old autistic girl, Jenny Din, was found dead in a pond after a 25-hour search in Florence, Kentucky. The community-led search involved multiple agencies and volunteers. International Business Times UK · Mar 15
Virginia woman arrested 30 years after newborn was found discarded in a Kentucky landfill Police say the baby had been born alive before being placed in a dumpster on the Eastern Kentucky University campus The Independent UK · Jan 9
Man accused of murdering his partner – then making a ‘to-do list’ to cover it up Daniel Kearney was arrested in McCreary County, Kentucky, over the death of Damian Poole The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025
Two women killed in Kentucky church shooting that left state trooper injured and shooter dead Two men at church also injured in attack, with one in critical condition in hospital The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2025
Kentucky police fatally shoot man after allegedly serving warrant at wrong home Doug Harless, 61, was fatally shot by police who showed up at his door to serve a search warrant The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2024
Three killed as medical helicopter crashes on way to pick up patient The helicopter struck a guy wire causing it to crash, officials said The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2024
Kentucky Sheriff Accused of Brutally Slaying Judge After Argument Inside Courthouse Police said emergency services responded after receiving a 9-1-1 call from the courthouse, where they found the judge with multiple gunshot wounds. Latin Times · Sep 20, 2024
Kentucky sheriff charged in slaying of judge at courthouse Authorities say a judge in a rural Kentucky county was shot and killed at the local courthouse on Thursday The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2024
Infant's Body Found In Concealed Manner At Kentucky Home Kentucky State Police find missing infant's body in family home. Parents arrested on drug charges, investigation ongoing. Top News · Jun 15, 2024
Police scour woods for missing Kentucky 8-month-old as her parents and grandparents are arrested Miya Tucker has not been seen since late April, a family member told police The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2024
WEKU · May 9, 2024 KSP asking for tips on Clay County church fire Kentucky State Police, the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and other agencies are investigating a fire that destroyed a Clay County church.
The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2023 Body found in lake 24 years ago is identified as FBI fugitive Human remains wrapped in heavy tyre chains in Lake Barkley in 1999 belong to Roger Dale Parham
WEKU · Dec 15, 2023 Kentucky State Police say parents should watch out for child sexual exploitation during the holidays Kentucky State Police this week announced three separate child sexual exploitation cases over a one-day period. A representative of the Electronic Crime Branch says the holiday period can be a time of increased criminal activity.
Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2023 Law requires Ky. state police to auction seized firearms — including the Louisville gunman’s Under Kentucky law, the gun used in the downtown Louisville mass shooting on Monday would eventually be auctioned off to the public by Kentucky State Police.
Tribune News Service · Mar 29, 2023 Kentucky State Police arrest people at KY Capitol protesting anti-trans health bill Several people protesting a controversial bill banning gender-affirming care for trans youth were arrested at the Kentucky Capitol Wednesday.
WEKU · Mar 7, 2023 Today’s Interview: Kentucky State Police announce largest recruiting class in years Interview with KSP Sgt. Matt Sudduth about Cadet Class 103
WEKU · Nov 3, 2022 Louisville police, Inspector General reach information sharing agreement Louisville police, Inspector General reach information sharing agreement
WEKU · Oct 26, 2022 Kentucky State Police have advice to stay safe while trick or treating Kentucky State Police have advice to stay safe while trick or treating
WEKU · Oct 10, 2022 For the first time, Kentucky State Police allow troopers to choose where they work For the first time, Kentucky State Police allow troopers to choose where they work
Tribune News Service · Sep 5, 2022 3 found dead at a Kentucky home from shooting. Kids were inside at the time, police say. Kentucky State Police troopers are investigating the death of three people at a residence in the 6200 block of KY 136 West in the Smith Mills community of Henderson County.
Tribune News Service · Aug 21, 2022 ‘Suspicious activity’ at Kentucky State Fair leads to arrests and early closure LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Kentucky State Fair closed earlier than expected Saturday night after “suspicious activity” was reported to law enforcement.