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Four takeaways on Randall Weddle investigation after big FBI raid

The FBI searched – and removed an extensive amount of material – from a home owned by former London Mayor Randall Weddle Tuesday morning, and here are a few things that can be said about the status of the FBI investigation. A large number of FBI agents descended on a Laurel County home of former […]

London, KY · 21h

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Jeffersonville man dies after altercation with KSP trooper in Laurel Co.

EAST BERNSTADT, Ky. (Nov. 10, 2026) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) was requested by Post 11 London to investigate a trooper-involved shooting that occurred on Monday, Nov. 9, around 7:30 p.m. EST in Laurel County. The preliminary investigation indicates that a KSP trooper...

Laurel County, KY · 1d

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Kentucky State Police trooper shoots and kills man along I-75 South

A Kentucky State Police trooper shot and killed a man along Interstate 75 South in Laurel County on Monday evening, according to a news release from KSP.

Laurel County, KY · 2d

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Woman reported missing in Laurel County

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office needs the public’s help finding a woman who has been missing since October. Contact was last made with 25-year-old Julieann C. Smith around midnight on Oct. 28 in the Keavy area. Smith has black hair, blue eyes, a...

Laurel County, KY · 10h

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Two hotels in London, KY, sold for $19.1M

Huff, Niehaus & Associates Inc., a member of Hotel Brokers International, has arranged the $19.1-million sale of two hotels in London, KY: the Hampton Inn London-North and the Fairfield Inn & Suites London. H. Brandt Niehaus, president/principal broker, Huff, Niehaus & Associates, exclusively represented the sellers, Big Blue Enterprises LLC...

London, KY · 1d

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Laurel County Deputies Issue Green Alert for Missing Veteran Last Seen Near London

A Green Alert is active in Laurel County, Kentucky, for a 56-year-old military veteran who requires medication for post-traumatic stress disorder and manic depression. The man, identified in reports as Cristopher Hubbard, was last seen early Monday morning driving a maroon 2020 Chevrolet Malibu roughly 10 miles south of London on KY 770.

Laurel County, KY · 23h

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Convicted felon accused of 3D-printing guns in Corbin

A convicted felon faces new charges after authorities discovered he was allegedly 3D-printing firearms in Laurel County, Kentucky.

Laurel County, KY · 2d

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Kentucky Woman, 36, Charged After Choking Teen Player During Football Game Melee

A 36-year-old Laurel County woman is facing a felony charge after police say she ran onto a high school football field in Wayne County, Kentucky, grabbed a player by the back of the neck, and shook him so violently that he struggled to breathe. Kayla Barrett was arrested days after the Oct. 30 game between Wayne County High School and North Laurel High School, and an arrest warrant now details exactly what investigators say happened on the sideline that night.

Wayne County, KY · 1d

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Floyd County man sentenced to 15 years in prison for drug trafficking

LONDON, Ky. (WSIP) – A Floyd County man will spend 15 years in federal prison following a major drug and weapons investigation in Martin earlier this year. David Lee Ousley was sentenced Monday in U.S. District Court in London after pleading guilty to methamphetamine trafficking and possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.

Floyd County, KY · 20h

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Coal truck ‘malfunctioned,’ young driver killed

A coal truck driver was killed when the vehicle malfunctioned. Kentucky State Police Post 10 Public Affairs Officer Shane Jacobs said the accident happened at approximately 7:00 Monday morning at the Nally & Hamilton job site in Cawood in Harlan County. Killed in the crash was the driver, 25-year-old Benjamin...

Harlan County, KY · 1d

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Kentucky Fire Chief and Assistant Chief Fired Over Fire Alarm Incident and Training Deficiencies

The fire chief and assistant fire chief in London, Kentucky have been terminated following allegations involving the activation of a fire alarm during a city council meeting, deficiencies in mandatory firefighter training, and purported failures in department leadership. Fire Chief Donnie Hale and Assistant Chief Brandon Wagers were fired by Mayor Tracie Handley on November 4, 2026.

London, KY · 1d

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Pulaski County man arrested for allegedly damaging cellular tower

PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - A man was arrested Monday in Pulaski County after sheriff’s deputies said he was found trespassing at and damaging an AT&T tower. Maynard Rupert, 49, of Burnside is charged with third-degree burglary, possession of burglary tools, first-degree criminal mischief and third-degree criminal trespassing. Deputies...

Pulaski County, KY · 1d

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Trial delayed until April for man accused of kidnapping Kentucky teen

MT. VERNON, Ky. (WKYT) - The federal trial of a man accused of kidnapping a 13-year-old from Kentucky has been delayed until April 2027. A judge set Christian Delgado’s jury trial for April 13 in London, according to court documents. The trial had been scheduled for Dec. 15 after being delayed from its original date of Sept. 9, 2026.

Kentucky · 19h

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No injuries reported after vehicle crashes into Somerset apartment

A vehicle crashed through the exterior of a Somerset apartment Tuesday after jumping a curb and crossing a sidewalk, according to the Somerset Fire Department.

Somerset, KY · 1d

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Somerset crews clear road after truck overturns near Hal Rogers Parkway

Somerset officials took to social media on Wednesday morning after a semi-truck overturned just off the Hal Rogers Parkway, with crews working diligently to clear the area.

Somerset, KY · 23h

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Crews respond to fire at Somerset McDonald’s

SOMERSET, Ky. (WKYT) - Somerset Fire Chief Bengie Howard says crews responded to the McDonald’s on South Highway 27 around 8:12 a.m. Wednesday for reports of an electrical fire. Howard says the fire started near ductwork in an attic space. When firefighters arrived, they evacuated the building and turned...

Somerset, KY · 19h

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KY Mayor Announces New Interim Fire Chief Amid Firing of Department Heads

LONDON — In the wake of last week’s General Election, London Mayor Tracie Handley has named a new acting fire chief after terminating the employment of previous Chief Donnie Hale and Assistant Chief Brandon Wagers. Marc Rudder is the city’s new Acting Fire Chief. Mayor Handley announced...

London, KY · 2d

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KCEOC’s LIHEAP Fall Subsidy now taking applications for energy bill assistance

KCEOC CAP Inc. is now accepting applications for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Fall Subsidy Component. Applications will be accepted from November 9 through December 18, 2026, or until designated funds are depleted on a first-come, first-served basis. Interested households should contact the Community Action Agency serving their county to determine eligibility and apply. To qualify, households must meet program eligibility requirements, including having a household income at or below 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Knox County, KY · 17h

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Kentucky measles cases climb to 207; Christian County reports 66 cases

Kentucky has now reported 207 confirmed measles cases in 2026, as the state continues to deal with its largest measles outbreak in decades.

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Wise Living Co. Announces Integrated Wellness Offerings

Wise Living Co., a wellness coaching and education business founded by Emily Wisecup, announced the availability of its integrated approach to health and lifestyle design. The offerings include an in-home studio in Jackson County, Kentucky, private virtual coaching for clients across the United States, and a library of digital products. The business combines medical literacy, […]

Jackson County, KY · 1d