WKDP – WCTT Local News

     The promoter for the Kentucky Kids State Fair announced that the event, scheduled to take place in October at theArena at Corbin, has been cancelled due to the new management transition and departure of SMG, the current management company of the Arena. (more…)

     A Williamsburg man was arrested on marijuana cultivation and flagrant non-support charges. (more…)

     A Knox County teenager was flown to the University of Tennessee Medical Center after being struck by a vehicle, Tuesday, on US 25E. (more…)

     Governor Steve Beshear, Wednesday, recognized the sacrifice of two Fort Campbell, Kentucky soldiers who died in Afghanistan bringing the number to seven Fort Campbell soldiers who have died in Afghanistan since Friday. (more…)

     Law enforcement officers were searching, Tuesday, for nearly 40 individuals accused of trafficking in drugs, as part of a round-up conducted by Somerset Police, Kentucky State Police and Operation UNITE.

     Acting Somerset Police Chief Major Doug Nelson said the department averages about 20 drug related arrests per week. In addition to those for whom warrants had been obtained, the department arrested two individuals on new drug charges, served two theft warrants and arrested a fugitive from the state of Florida.

     Operation UNITE detectives were searching for 18 individuals, of which 14 had been arrested by early afternoon.

     Ages of those arrested Tuesday ranged from 22 to 62.

     Kentucky Senate President David Williams and Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer announced, Wednesday morning, that they will be republican candidates for Governor and Lt. Governor in the 2011 election. (more…)

     A Somerset man was arrested during a traffic stop conducted when police observed a child riding inside the vehicle unrestrained. (more…)

     Governor Steve Beshear, Tuesday, recognized the sacrifices of five Fort Campbell soldiers who died in Afghanistan. (more…)

     Williamsburg Police had arrested approximately 18 individuals by 7:00 a.m. Tuesday morning, as part of a child support round-up that began Monday night. (more…)

     Kentucky Education Commissioner Terry Holliday, Corbin City officials and Corbin Independent School officials were on hand, Tuesday, as a hybrid school bus was presented, by Whayne Supply Company to Corbin Schools. (more…)