WEST LIBERTY, Ky. (Nov. 6, 2026) — The Kentucky State Police and local law enforcement are searching for two male juveniles who escaped late yesterday evening from Woodsbend Youth Development Center. They were last seen wearing navy short-sleeve T-shirts, navy sweatshirts, khaki pants, white socks and black shoes. Matthew Wren, a 16-year-old from Whitely County, […]

LEBANON, Ky. (November 6, 2026) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers and Detectives have arrested two individuals following an investigation into allegations of human trafficking and sexual offenses involving a juvenile in Marion County.  While working on a separate, unrelated investigation earlier this year, Detective Dexter Colvin discovered evidence of human trafficking involving […]

CAMPBELLSBURG, Ky. (Nov. 6, 2026) – The Kentucky State Police celebrated the promotion of 37 KSP troopers and officers into leadership roles, including one lieutenant colonel, three majors, five captains, nine lieutenants, and 19 sergeants, who will help continue building a safer New Kentucky Home. KSP Commissioner Phillip Burnett Jr. emphasized the importance of accountability, […]

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 6, 2026) – Last week the Kentucky State Police (KSP) honored 40 cadets graduating from Cadet Class 107 of the KSP Training Academy, marking the start of their careers as state troopers serving communities across the commonwealth. Cadet Class 107 reported to the KSP Academy on May 17 and completed 24 weeks […]

MAYFIELD, Ky. (Nov. 6, 2026) – The Kentucky State Police celebrated the promotion of 37 KSP troopers and officers into leadership roles, including one lieutenant colonel, three majors, five captains, nine lieutenants, and 19 sergeants, who will help continue building a safer New Kentucky Home. KSP Commissioner Phillip Burnett Jr. emphasized the importance of accountability, […]