Somerset Names New Police Chief
Earlier this week Somerset Mayor Alan Keck announced Major Josh Wesley as the new chief of police. Chief Wesley has served the Somerset Police Department for more than 18 years. […]
Juneteenth Celebration to be Held in London Saturday
The Laurel County African American Heritage Center will host London’s first Juneteenth celebration Saturday, June 15th from noon until 7pm. There will be free food with pig roast, fish fry, […]
London Man Arrested for DUI and Meth Possession
Laurel County Sheriff John Root says Deputy Bobby Roberts was dispatched to a business parking lot off US 25 about 6 miles South of London where a man was reportedly […]
Two Juveniles Accused of Stealing Two Buses Facing Charges
Knox County Sheriff Mike Smith says deputies responded to a report of a bus crash at Central Elementary earlier this week. Deputies discovered that one of the buses that was […]
Texas Woman Arrested at Crash Site in Laurel County
Laurel County Sheriff John Root says Deputy Bobby Roberts was called out to a two-vehicle crash on Hawk Creek Road. During the investigation, one of the drivers involved, 42-year-old Amanda […]
Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office Participates In Active Shooter Training
In the halls of Northern Middle School, Somerset officials participated in a full-scale active shooter simulation. Pulaski County Sheriff Bobby Jones said he wants officers to know the tactics needed […]
Joro Spider Invading Our Area
The Eastern US is seeing an invasion of a new giant spider that can parachute to the ground. The yellow and black Joro (YO’row) spiders were discovered in the Southeast […]
Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Warns of More Bear Sightings This Time of Year
As we get into the summer months, black bear activity is increasing in our area and Kentucky Fish & Wildlife is reminding people to be “bear wise.” John Hast with […]
Gov. Beshear and Congressman Rogers Announce More Than $74 Million Coming to Kentucky To Clean Up Historic Mine Sites and $29 Million for Job Creation
Gov. Andy Beshear announced that Kentucky will receive more than $74 million in federal funds to continue cleaning up hazards left by historic mining and $28.67 million to support economic […]
Clay County Mother Charged with Child Abuse
The Clay County Grand Jury has indicted a Clay County mom on assault and criminal abuse charges. Kentucky State Police Post 11 troopers say they received a call about possible […]