Kettle Island News

A Bell County man faces a $10 million punishment and a decade in prison on federal drug trafficking allegations

A Bell County man faces a $10 million punishment and a decade in prison on federal drug trafficking allegations

A man from Bell County is now facing serious federal charges after a drug trafficking investigation involving multiple agencies. The case highlights strict penalties ...

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Four additional people were detained in EKCC prison for organized crime

Four additional people were detained in EKCC prison for organized crime

A major drug investigation linked to a Kentucky prison has led to more arrests, as authorities continue to uncover a wider network connected to ...

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A toddler from Claiborne County gets a second chance at life after receiving a heart transplant

A toddler from Claiborne County gets a second chance at life after receiving a heart transplant

A young girl from Claiborne County is back home after a life-changing heart transplant, bringing joy and relief to her family and community. A ...

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Stallard recalled serving the community as a jailer and magistrate

Stallard recalled serving the community as a jailer and magistrate

Curtis Allen Stallard, a well-known community leader from the Clover Fork area in Harlan County, passed away on April 16. His funeral service was ...

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A man from Kentucky is charged with murder after allegedly fatally stabbing his girlfriend

A man from Kentucky is charged with murder after allegedly fatally stabbing his girlfriend

A man from Kentucky has been arrested after a deadly stabbing in Harlan County. What Happened According to state police, the incident took place ...

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The Bell County Sheriff's Department issues a warning about law enforcement impersonators

The Bell County Sheriff’s Department issues a warning about law enforcement impersonators

The Bell County Sheriff’s Department is warning residents about a person pretending to be a police officer. What’s Happening Officials said they have received ...

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Howard informs magistrates on the work being done in the soil conservation district

Howard informs magistrates on the work being done in the soil conservation district

Harlan County officials shared updates on environmental work, student support, and clean-up efforts during the April 21 fiscal court meeting. Environmental programs and scholarships ...

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At Letcher, the Lady Bears win the Queen of the Mountains tournament

At Letcher, the Lady Bears win the Queen of the Mountains tournament

The Harlan County Lady Bears had a strong performance and won the Queen of the Mountains middle school softball tournament with an impressive run. ...

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A Baxter man was detained on suspicion of public intoxication and possession

A Baxter man was detained on suspicion of public intoxication and possession

Several arrests were made in Harlan County over the weekend, involving drug charges, assault, and traffic violations. Multiple arrests by Kentucky State Police Kentucky ...

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The Bell County Sheriff's Department issues a warning about law enforcement impersonators

The Bell County Sheriff’s Department issues a warning about law enforcement impersonators

Police in Bell County are warning residents about a person pretending to be a law enforcement officer. Fake officer alert The Bell County Sheriff’s ...

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