LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 24, 2026) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) honored 84 troopers, detectives and officers who went above and beyond the call of service in 2025. The KSP annual Sworn Awards Ceremony highlighted those who are dedicated to protecting Kentucky’s 120 counties with a mission of creating a safer commonwealth for future generations. In […]

2025 trooper, detective and officer of the year announced LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 23, 2026) – Today, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) honored 84 troopers, detectives and officers who went above and beyond the call of service in 2025. The KSP annual Sworn Awards Ceremony highlighted those who are dedicated to protecting Kentucky’s 120 counties with a […]

TOMPKINSVILLE, Ky.  (July 21, 2026) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers responded to a single-vehicle injury collision on KY 63 (Old Glasgow Road) in Monroe County, just before 11:00 P.M. CDT last night. The preliminary investigation revealed that Garrett Tingle, 18, of Tompkinsville, was traveling north on KY 63 in a 2000 Plymouth Neon.  […]

WHITESBURG, Ky. (July 18, 2026) – On Saturday, July 18, 2026, at approximately 4:39 p.m., Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 13 in Hazard received a 911 call reporting a shooting at a laundromat located on Jenkins Road in the Whitesburg community of Letcher County. Kentucky State Police troopers, along with the Whitesburg Police Department, Letcher County […]

FREEBURN, Ky. (July 17, 2026) – Kentucky State Police Post 9 is investigating a two vehicle injury collision that occurred at approximately 10:15 a.m. on Friday, July 17, 2026, on State Highway 194 E in the Freeburn community of Pike County. The preliminary investigation indicates Morris Casey was operating a 2010 Ford Ranger traveling eastbound on […]