London Man Arrested and Charged with Murder Following Deadly Crash

Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting Accident Reconstructionist Deputy Brad Mink is investigating a two-vehicle single fatality on KY 192, about 4 miles west of London. The initial investigation […]
Laurel County Sheriff Warns of Phone Scam

Laurel County Sheriff John Root is warning citizens about a new scam they have gotten reports about. Sheriff Root says the caller identifies themselves as a representative of Medicare. They […]
Update: Investigators Release Identity of Person Killed in Whitley County Crash

The Kentucky State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement has released the name of the person killed in a deadly crash on Kentucky Highway 92. Officers say the initial investigation shows a […]
Officials Release the Cause of the Train Derailment in Rockcastle County

Investigators have released the cause of the train derailment in Rockcastle County. Officials say a failed wheel bearing on one of the cars caused the derailment in Livingston last Wednesday. […]
Christmas on Main Parade to be held this Friday in London

The region’s largest and brightest nighttime Christmas parade will roll through downtown London with Santa Claus and his sleigh this Friday night during the annual Randy Smith Christmas on Main […]
One Person Reported Dead in Whitley County Crash

Police say a portion of Kentucky Highway 92 E near Whitley East Elementary School was closed Tuesday after a deadly crash. Deputies with the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department and Kentucky […]
Laurel County Police Looking For Wanted Man

The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a wanted man. Officials say 39-year-old David Landry was scheduled to be sentenced on Monday in Laurel County Circuit Court, […]
Covid and Flu Numbers Still on the Rise in Laurel County

During their weekly update on Kool Gold’s London News Now, the Laurel County Health Department reported COVID and flu numbers continue to rise. Public Services Supervisor, Tyler Caldwell, said from […]
East Bernstadt Man Who “Woke Up on the Wrong Side of the Bed” Arrested for Assault and Threatening

Laurel County Sheriff John Root reports Deputy Austyn Weddle was called out to a home off of Little Arthur Ridge Road where a man was reportedly out of control. Deputies […]
Laurel County Police Searching For Armed and Dangerous Man

Laurel County Sheriff John Root says his department is asking for help finding a man who they believe to be armed and dangerous. 33-year-old Johnathan Gray, of Lily, is accused […]