GREENSBURG, Ky. (October 19, 2026) – Troopers with Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 have arrested a Green County man in an ongoing child sexual abuse material investigation in Green County.  The investigation began on October 5, 2026, when Trooper Sean Sweat received a report that Joseph Matthews, 42, of Greensburg, allegedly had child sexual […]

Starting Salary of $71,000 with opportunity for overtime and guaranteed post assignments; most applications submitted since 2020 so far FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 19, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police (KSP) announced that the deadline to apply to become a state trooper and attend the next academy class has been extended […]

WHITESBURG, Ky (October 19, 2026) – On Sunday, October 18, 2026, just shortly before 11:00 a.m., Kentucky State Police, Post 13 in Hazard received a call in reference to a two-vehicle injury collision on KY-15 in the Whitesburg community of Letcher County. Troopers, along with medical personnel responded to the scene. Preliminary investigation indicates that […]

HARDINSBURG, Ky. (October 18, 2026) – On Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 6:30 pm CST, Breckinridge County Dispatch contacted Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 4 regarding a shooting at 2944 KY 79 in the Hardinsburg community.  The victim, Jerry M. McGee, 51, of Hardinsburg, sustained gunshot wounds and was transported to the University of Louisville […]

Dry Ridge, Ky. (October 16, 2026) — One man is in custody following a standoff with Kentucky State Police (KSP) troopers. KSP received the call at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026, regarding a warrant service on Jonesville Road in the Dry Ridge community of Grant County. Upon arriving at the scene, troopers attempted […]