A man accused of killing a sheriff's deputy in Kentucky has received the maximum sentence for a separate crime committed just ...

Kentucky agencies are investigating weapon threats in Shelby County placing some area schools into lockdown. What we know.

Getty Images/istockphoto A federal jury returned a guilty verdict against the former interim sheriff of a Mississippi county ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) - Multiple schools in Shelby County are on lockdown after an incident involving a gun at a local school.

Police are searching the area for Steven Girtley and asking anyone with information to contact Post 12 at 502-227-2221.

WHITESBURG, Ky. (WYMT) - Letcher Countians voted by majority to allow alcohol sales throughout the county. Alcohol sales were already allowed in the cities of Whitesburg, Jenkins and Fleming-Neon. Now ...

A former Kentucky sheriff accused of killing a judge was experiencing an "extreme emotional disturbance," his attorney said.

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - There are 11 write-in candidates competing for the 29th Senate District seat. Sen. Johnnie L. Turner, ...

Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines is accused of killing District Judge Kevin Mullins in the judge’s chambers in the city of Whitesburg on Sept. 19 Kentucky Court of Justice/AP ...

Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines is accused of killing District Judge Kevin Mullins in the judge’s chambers in the city of Whitesburg on Sept. 19 Kentucky Court of Justice/AP; Letcher ...

A new sheriff is on the job in Letcher County, Kentucky as the former sheriff awaits trial for allegedly killing a judge inside his chambers.The shooting happened at the Letcher County Courthouse ...

MEANTI The new Letcher County, Kentucky, sheriff has been on the job for two weeks, and he's working to implement security changes.Sheriff Billy Jones replaced Mickey Stines, who resigned after ...