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(WKYT) – The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office needs the public’s help in identifying suspects involved in recent thefts at communications towers in the area. Law enforcement has responded to several recent calls and received complaints […]

Train Incident in Pine Knot Causes Delays; No Hazard to Public

McCreary Journals Eye in the Sky Reports!! Train held up on tracks in Pine Knot at this time, with 1 rail car causing concerns to some citizens. Norfolk hazmat contractor Eco Tech out of London […]

Drug investigation leads to trafficking charges in London

(WYMT) – A drug investigation has led to new trafficking charges, according to London police. Officers served an indictment warrant on Dorothy Lewis at a home on Reams Lane on June 19. During the arrest, […]

Warrants leads to arrests and discovery of drugs

(WYMT) – Police in Laurel County said they charged two people after they learned they had warrants out for their arrest. Deputies with the sheriff’s office took Tricia Croley and Damon Bennett into custody. […]

KSP Seeking Public’s Assistance in Located Wanted Individual

The Kentucky State Police Post 11 in London is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a wanted individual. On the previous day at approximately 6 pm, Trooper Dennis initiated a vehicle pursuit in McCreary County, […]

3 vehicle collision in Whitley County sends 3 to hospital by air medical, 1 occupant extricated

(LEX NEWS) — Several occupants were injured in a three-vehicle collision in Whitley County on Saturday, requiring collaboration between several emergency departments in southern Kentucky, including the Goldbug Fire Department and the Williamsburg Fire Department. […]

Coroner: 2 individuals dead following Friday vehicle collision in Adair County

(LEX NEWS) — Two individuals have died as a result of a vehicle collision that occurred on Burkesville Road in Adair County on Friday, according to the coroner’s office. According to a social media post, […]

Water shortage emergency now includes most of Casey County

(WKYT) – Casey County residents are being told to conserve water as part of a shortage emergency, despite rainfall Thursday that left some parts of Kentucky with more than four inches. Graphics show Casey […]

‘The Peanut Butter Smearer’ strikes at Ky. fair, several homes; raises safety concerns

(WKYT) – The self-proclaimed “Peanut Butter Smearer” in Somerset has gained attention online. The trend has sparked concerns about potential dangers for people with severe allergies. In a since-deleted Facebook post in a Somerset community […]

London crews respond to crash near 689 US Highway 25

(WKYT) – The London-Laurel Rescue Squad responded to a crash on Friday, June 19. The London-Laurel County 911 Center advised units of a motor vehicle accident at approximately 12:34 a.m. The London-Laurel Rescue Squad responded […]

Kentucky set to receive more FEMA disaster funds

(WKYT) – The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that Kentucky will receive $10.6 million to support 38 disaster-affected community projects. The Kentucky Department of Transportation will receive $1.3 million for debris removal, emergency protective measures […]

Man missing since April in Laurel County