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5 Kentucky men sentenced to federal prison in drug trafficking, money laundering conspiracy
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Five Kentuckians were sentenced to federal prison this year for a drug trafficking and money laundering conspiracy, with the final three receiving their sentences in the past few weeks. According to court documents, they are:. Steven Edlin, 50, of Loretto, Kentucky. Chaz Hughes, 31, of Louisville,...
Program aims to combat overdose deaths among Black Kentuckians
WASHINGTON — In a few weeks, Kentucky will release the latest data on overdose deaths. The 2022 overdose fatality report shows 2,135 Kentuckians died from an overdose that year, a 5% decrease from the year before. Among Black Kentuckians, the number went up 8% from 2021 and about 47%...
Kentucky officers honored during National Peace Officers Memorial Week
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - National Police Week is a time when law enforcement from all over the country head to Washington, D.C., to commemorate and honor their fellow officers who have died in the line of duty. “It’s a great environment, you know, a lot of law enforcement officers are...
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