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Witness the heart-stopping moment when a brave London officer, Sgt. Truett, leaps into action to save a 2-year-old from a near-drowning incident in a pool. This gripping video showcases the true heroism of our everyday heroes.

MANCHESTER, KY - The Manchester Police Department (MPD) is reporting that, from Sunday, October 1st through Sunday, December 3rd, 2023, MPD will be conducting road safety checkpoints throughout the city limits of Manchester. Checkpoints will target:. Driving impairment. Seat belt usage. Child safety seat enforcement. Safety Checkpoints will be conducted...

LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that Deputy Daniel Reed arrested a Manchester, KY man on Sunday, October 1, 2023 in East Bernstadt after Deputy Reed received a complaint of a male subject having pried open a fence causing substantial damage to the fence and then approaching a residence and banging on the door.

A 13-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of a 12-year-old boy who was visiting the suspect at his home. The shooting occurred Tuesday afternoon, July 25, just south of London at a residence on Shackle Road. Killed in the shooting was Malachi H. Moses, a student at South...

Are more jobs headed to Madison County? Recent transactions, chatter of ‘something large coming’ point to potential major employer.

LONDON, KY - According to Laurel County Sheriff John Root, a reported missing teenager last seen on Friday, September 15th in Laurel County has been found safe. Aaron Hansford Jr., a reported 18 year-old missing teenager in Laurel County has been found safe, no other details were given. Aaron Hansford...

TYNER – A Tyner man is dead following a collision in Jackson County on Tuesday. Just before 4:30pm, Kentucky State Police Richmond Post was contacted in reference to a two-vehicle collision on Begley Road. The initial investigation indicates Jeremy Smith, 46, of Tyner, was driving a 2002 Suzuki motorcycle...

IRVINE, KY – The Kentucky State Police is reporting that: KSP Post 7, Richmond was contacted just before 12:15 P.M., Wednesday, September 27, 2023, in reference to a single-vehicle collision on Dug Hill Road in Estill County. The initial investigation indicates a 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix, operated by David...

How are voters in one of the fastest-growing, most politically predictive counties in the state feeling about Beshear vs. Cameron?

LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: On Friday morning September 29, 2023, a 14 year old juvenile last seen Thursday night, 6 miles southwest of London was reported as missing, possibly runaway. Shailynn Rose age 14 was last seen Thursday night September 28, 2023 at...

LONDON, KY - Traffic safety checkpoints identified: Sheriff John Root is reporting that the Laurel County Sheriff's office will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints during October 2023 in Laurel County. These traffic safety checkpoints will be conducted at various locations throughout Laurel County that are experiencing a high rate of...

Clay County dominated from start to finish as the Tigers rolled past Logan, 42-14, at Willis-Nisbet Stadium on Friday night. Wildcat quarterback Adam Baisden finished with 142 yards and one TD pass, a 31-yard strike to Chase Hatfield. Running back Criss Conn added a nine-yard touchdown run as the Wildcats...

Rockcastle County freshman linebacker Hunter Pingleton produced one of the best plays of the night in Kentucky high school football last night. Early in the game, Bell County was trying to punch it in from the one yard line. The Bell County running back tried to torpedo himself into the end zone. Pingleton caught him in mid air and slammed him to the field.

Two horses in Kentucky were confirmed positive for West Nile virus (WNV). The cases are located in Calloway and Madison counties. In Calloway County, an 18-year-old Quarter Horse gelding was confirmed positive on September 29 after developing clinical signs on September 24, including facial and neck muscle fasciculations, ataxia, recumbency and inability to rise. The horse, who was unvaccinated, has been euthanized.

Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of crab orchard..

LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Tommy Houston arrested Eleice Marie Williams age 36 of Livingston, KY on Friday morning September 29th, 2023 at approximately 10:38 AM. The arrest occurred on Hazel Patch Road, approximately 7 miles north of London while Deputy...

A flight instructor and student were killed when their small, single-engine plane crashed between Bowling Green and Owensboro last week. Investigators say a severe thunderstorm was in the area at the time. Sean Howard is the chief flight instructor at Eastern Kentucky University’s Aviation program. He said there are some things pilots just shouldn’t do.

The Eastern Kentucky University annual Pride in the Plaza event was held on Monday, Oct. 2 and welcomed craft vendors, performers, food trucks, and on-campus organizations to campus. Hosted by the Center for Inclusive Excellence and Global Engagement, the event served as an opportunity for EKU to show their support for the LGBTQ+ community.

LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Wes Brown arrested Garry Wright age 37 of Gray, KY on Wednesday night September 27, 2023 approximately 9:07 PM. The arrest occurred at Walmart near Corbin in southern Laurel County after Walmart's loss prevention team attempted...

A 13-year-old male has been charged in connection with the death of a 12-year-old Laurel County resident, Malachi Moses.