FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 26, 2025) – As holiday shopping begins, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) encourages Kentuckians to give a gift that goes beyond the season. The agency’s annual Trooper Teddy Black Friday sale runs Nov. 27 through Dec. 2, offering the signature teddy bears at a special price of $20. Each bear purchased helps […]

MAYFIELD, Ky. (November 24, 2025) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 1 has begun accepting donations of non-perishable food items for the 2025 Cram the Cruiser initiative. As we approach the holiday season, KSP Post 1 is working with local food pantries to ensure no family in our community goes hungry. All donations of non-perishable food […]

***UPDATE*** PIKEVILLE, Ky. (November 24, 2025) – The Kentucky State Police Pikeville Post has made an arrest in connection with this investigation. Following the ongoing investigative efforts, troopers took 35-year-old Joshua Gayheart of Beaver into custody. He has been lodged in the Floyd County Detention Center and is currently charged with Murder. Original News Release below: […]

HENDERSON, Ky. (Nov. 21, 2025) — Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 16 in Henderson is now accepting applications for the position of Facility Maintenance Worker II, a vital role responsible for maintaining the buildings, grounds, and operational equipment at the post. This position offers competitive pay, job stability, and the opportunity to serve the Commonwealth in […]

(LOUISVILLE, Ky.) November 21, 2025 – Kentucky State Police Post 4 (Elizabethtown) increased traffic enforcement efforts in Jefferson County this week as part of a proactive approach to promote safe driving. On November 19, Post 4 troopers conducted a one-day traffic enforcement operation, resulting in 63 traffic stops, 27 speeding citations, seven seat belt citations, six move-over violations, and 14 courtesy notices. Troopers […]