WKDP – WCTT Local News

     Kentucky State Fire Marshall’ Williams Swope Jr. is encouraging Kentuckians to attend community fireworks displays instead of celebrating with fireworks at home. (more…)

     Law enforcement officers from 17 agencies across Kentucky were recognized at a graduation ceremony, Friday, for completing the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training’s Academy of Police Supervision, also known as the sergeant’s academy. (more…)

     Six Somerset residents were arrested, Tuesday, on methamphetamine-related charges following an investigation by the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department. (more…)

     34 individuals were targetedTuesday morning as part of a joint drug round-up by Kentucky State Police and the Williamsburg Police Department. (more…)

     A domestic dispute resulted in police discovering more than 20 marijuana plants growing in the Hinkle community of Knox County. (more…)

    14 Fort Campbell based soldiers and 1 Kentucky native soldier have died in Afghanistan this month. (more…)

     Meeting Tuesday morning in special session, the Corbin City Commission approved the first reading of the budget ordinance for the upcoming fiscal year. The Commission will meet Wednesday morning to approve the second reading. (more…)

     Congressman Hal Rogers announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development program approved a nearly $200,000 grant for the Kentucky Highlands Investment Corporation to develop a business incubator to provide training and technical assistance  to new and emerging businesses. (more…)

     An ATV accident, Saturday afternoon, on Ky 718 in the Scalf community of Knox County, claimed the life of a 12-year-old Knox County girl. (more…)

     Commonwealth’s Attorney Allen Trimble announced that a Special Grand Jury has been empanelled by Chief Circuit Judge Paul Braden to investigate allegations of criminal wrong doing by Whitley County Sheriff Lawrence Hodge and his Office. (more…)