Editor’s Note: Photos and video from this rescue can be found here:  https://ky.canto.com/b/TA5PR LONDON, Ky. (Aug. 1, 2026) – A coordinated multi-agency emergency response led to the successful helicopter hoist rescue of an injured 18-year-old male hiker Friday evening near Laurel River Dam. On July 31, 2026, the Whitley County 911 Center received a request […]

ASHLAND, Ky. (August 1, 2026)—The Kentucky State Police, Ashland Post 14, which provides coverage for Boyd, Carter, Lawrence, and Carter counties, will conduct periodic traffic safety checkpoints approved by the Kentucky State Police Policy and Procedures Manual to enforce the traffic laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Special attention will be paid to seatbelt usage, […]

LONDON, Ky. (August 1, 2026) — Kentucky State Police Post 11 will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints at locations approved by the Kentucky State Police Policy and Procedures Manual. In addition to these checkpoints, Post 11 troopers will also conduct special traffic enforcement operations in high-collision areas, utilizing radar, laser and saturation patrols.  The […]

FRANKFORT, Ky. (August 1, 2026) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 12 in Frankfort, which provides coverage for Anderson, Fayette, Franklin, Scott, Shelby, Spencer and Woodford Counties, will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints at approved locations in accordance with the KSP Policy and Procedures Manual. The Kentucky State Police would like to offer periodic […]

MAYFIELD, Ky. (August 1, 2026) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints throughout the Post 1 district, to check motorists for compliance with motor vehicle laws including driving under the influence statutes. KSP utilizes traffic safety checkpoints to promote safety for motorists using the public roadways and to provide a […]