Rep. Hal Rogers Introduces Black Lung Bill Named For Whitley County Coal Miner
Coal miners with black lung disease would receive expedited benefits if a bill introduced by Rep. Hal Rogers (R-KY) is passed into law. Rep. Rogers and Rep. Sanford D. Bishop, […]
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London Man Arrested on Sex Charges
Laurel County Sheriff John Root reports Detective Hunter Disney arrested a London man on sex charges. Sheriff Root says after receiving a complaint an investigation was initiated resulting in the […]
Laurel County Health Department Gives Weekly Update
During their weekly update on Kool Gold’s London News Now, the Laurel County Health Department report COVID numbers are moderate and flu numbers continue to rise. Public Services Supervisor, Tyler […]
Verbal Dispute Leads to Firearm and Drug Charges for London Man
Laurel County Sheriff John Root says Deputy Zach Allen was called to a reported verbal dispute on Waterworks Road. Deputy Allen arrived to find that 39-year-old Matthew Allen had left […]
Somerset City Worker Seriously Injured After Parade
A Somerset city worker continues to recover after he was was seriously injured. Mayor Alan Keck confirmed sanitation worker, Bruce Owens was hit by a car while cleaning up the […]
Corbin Man Arrested on Felony Assault and Other Charges
The Corbin Police Department says Patrolman Jarrett Carr and Sgt. Jeff Hill responded to reports of a domestic assault at a local apartment complex in Corbin. Officers were greeted at […]
Update: Captured Pulaski County Escaped Inmate Faces More Charges
Pulaski County authorities are waiting for a murder suspect to return to Kentucky. Officials say 24-year-old Sam Baker slipped out of his ankle bracelet in Somerset and was arrested in […]
Whitley County Officials Announce New Tasers and Vehicles for First Responders
Officials in Whitley County announced equipment updates for first responders. Last week, the fiscal court approved the purchase for tasers for the Whitley County Sheriff’s Office and the Whitley County […]
Barbourville Independent Gets Electric School Bus
Barbourville Independent School took a step toward the future this week. The school received their first electric school bus with the help of a grant they applied for last year. […]