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Reported hunter near Jackson County schools was just leaves, deputies say

Jackson County High School and McKee Elementary School were placed on a soft lockdown Thursday morning after a report of a possible hunter turned out to be leaves.

Jackson County, KY · 1d

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Warrant reveals new details in Monticello football game strangulation case

After an East Bernstadt woman was arrested for allegedly strangling a Monticello student-athlete during a football game, newly filed court documents have unveiled disturbing new details in the case.

Monticello, KY · 1d

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London mayor responds to criticism after removal of two plaques

LONDON, Ky. (WKYT) - London Mayor Tracie Handley responded to criticism Thursday following the removal of two plaques. In a social media post, Handley said that the plaques honoring Troy Rudder and Randy Smith for their contributions to tourism and community development were not approved by a vote of the London City Council in 2024, though they were later installed.

London, KY · 20h

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London elects entirely new city council, mayor

LONDON, Ky. (WKYT) - The city of London elected new candidates to city council during Tuesday’s general election. The winners were Chase Carson, Deborah Gilbert, Johnny Miller, Heather Dyche, Jim Nunley and Sharon Benge. Three incumbents, Justin Young, Kellie Smith Greene and Donna House, did not receive enough votes...

London, KY · 2d

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Kentucky school district warns against misinformation following report of weapon at middle school

CLAY COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - Officials at a Kentucky school district are warning families against misinformation following the report of a weapon at its middle school. Clay County Public Schools officials said Thursday in a social media post that spreading false or misleading information involving school safety “create unnecessary fear and panic within our community.”

Clay County, KY · 1d

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London fire department leaders ousted after mayor cites dishonesty, policy, training failures

One key factor in the terminations was a December 2025 city council meeting, during which he reportedly pulled a fire alarm in a crowded London Community Center.

London, KY · 1d

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Missing London man located

LONDON, Ky. (WYMT) - UPDATE: Oakley has been located. ORIGINAL STORY - A Golden Alert has been issued for a 21-year-old man reported missing in London. Christopher Eugene Oakley was reported missing at 10:48 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5. He was last seen off Moriah Road. Oakley is a white man,...

London, KY · 13h

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London mayor-elect wants to move city government past controversy

London Mayor-elect Matt Orr says he wants to move the city government away from controversy and refocus attention on city business when he takes office in January.

London, KY · 22h

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Man charged with fleeing police, drug possession in Laurel County

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. – One man is facing multiple charges after a reported vehicle pursuit in Laurel County. According to Sheriff John Root with the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, on Tuesday, a vehicle fled during an attempted traffic stop after a deputy observed the vehicle driving erratically around 1:08 a.m. on Kentucky 552.

Laurel County, KY · 1d

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London City Hall will have plenty of fresh faces in 2027

LONDON, Ky. (WKYT) - Voters in London chose an entirely new administration Tuesday, electing a new mayor and six new City Council members who will take over City Hall in the new year. Matt Orr, a newcomer and first-time politician, was elected mayor. The new council includes top vote-getter Chase...

London, KY · 1d

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Much needed rain helps pull burn ban in Laurel County

Much needed rain helps pull burn ban in Laurel County.

Laurel County, KY · 2d

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Eastern Kentucky Freeze Threat: Temperatures Near 24° Saturday

A cold front brings frost, freezing temperatures and patchy fog before a warmup next week.

Jackson, KY · 11h

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Laurel County Election Results: 2026 General Election

LAUREL COUNTY, KY. — Unofficial results from the 2026 General Election show 16,098 ballots were counted in Laurel County, representing a voter turnout of 34% among the county’s 47,318 registered voters. All 18 voting locations in Laurel County reported 100% of their results, according to unofficial election totals.

Laurel County, KY · 2d

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Lawrence County upends North Laurel

LONDON — Lawrence County defeated North Laurel 35-14 in a late-season non-district game on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The Bulldogs rushed 38 times for 277 yards and four touchdowns. Cavin Williams rushed 11 times for 126 yards and two touchdowns in Lawrence County’s win. In a similar rushing performance, Kaden Johnson took 16 carries for 122 yards and two touchdowns, aiding the Bulldogs offensively.

Lawrence County, KY · 2d

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Columbia Gulf Seeks FERC Nod for $95M Gas Lateral to Kentucky Power Plant

Columbia Gulf Transmission is asking federal regulators to sign off on a new 8.68-mile natural gas pipeline that would run through Estill and Clark counties in Kentucky, delivering fuel to an existing power plant operated by East Kentucky Power Cooperative. The proposed Clark Project carries an estimated price tag of about $95.2 million and would be built as a greenfield lateral with a 30-inch-diameter pipe.

Clark County, KY · 2d