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Providing the next generation with an inside look at careers in law enforcement. ALBANY, Ky. (July 2, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that 36 young Kentuckians graduated from the third annual class of the Kentucky State Police Youth Academy. The weeklong program allowed the next generation of law enforcement to interact with state police troopers and officers while learning leadership skills, physical fitness requirements and law enforcement principles.  “Young peo

ALBANY, Ky. – 36 young Kentuckians graduated from the Kentucky State Police Youth Academy Thursday, according to Governor Andy Beshear. According to a release, the graduates participated in a weeklong program that inspires the “next generation of law enforcement” by creating interaction with troopers and officers. Participants learn leadership skills, fitness and law enforcement principles. The academy was held from...

Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron reports the following arrests. Shelley Meadows of Pine Knott, KY. was arrested for alcohol intoxication in a public place. April Russell of Albany, KY. was arrested on a Wayne County [...]