The Letcher County community and others nationwide are left looking for answers as to what led up to it and why this tragedy happened. Here’s a timeline of what we know so far.

One person has reportedly been killed in a boat crash in Lake Cumberland, according to the Wayne County Coroner’s Office.

A long-time member of the Kentucky General Assembly said she’s switching political parties.

The “pink full moon” will rise in Kentucky skies this weekend ahead of a meteor shower capable of creating “bolts of blue.” ...

COVINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — The Covington Police Department is searching for a missing Covington teen. Lillian “Lilly” Abner, 17, was last seen on Feb. 18, 2025, on Warren Street in Covington. 🔎 ...

JAMESTOWN, Ky. (FOX 56) — A Columbia man is facing multiple charges after a minor was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Sunday, and two more were injured. Kentucky State Police (KSP) said David King ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — The body found on Cambridge Drive in 2022 has been identified. On Wednesday, the Fayette County Coroner’s Office released the name of the body found in a dumpster near a ...

HEBRON, Ky. (FOX 56) — A northern Kentucky school district is mourning the loss of an inspirational football coach. Northern Kentucky Youth Athletics (NKYA) announced on social media around 7 p.m. on ...

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Payden joined FOX 56 in June 2022 where he started as an associate producer on the morning show. After a few months, Payden also began to fill in on our weather team and would report from time to time ...

WEST LIBERTY, Ky. (FOX 56) — A West Liberty man is facing numerous charges following a sexual abuse investigation beginning in February. According to an arrest citation, on Feb. 19, Kentucky State ...

FRANKFORT, Ky. (FOX 56) — A Frankfort boy was found dead Friday morning after being caught up in floodwaters. Frankfort leaders initially told FOX 56 News around 9 a.m. that they were looking for a ...