Corbin Police Arrest Motorcyclist After High Speed Chase
The Corbin Police Department says officers arrested a man following a high speed chase. An officer tried to pull over 38-year-old Rickie Blankenship, of Corbin, after he was reportedly clocked […]
Knox County Police Arrest Man with Meth, Heroin and Fentanyl
Knox County Sheriff Mike Smith says deputies found meth, heroin and fentanyl during an arrest. Deputies say 54-year-old John Carr was in the parking lot of a business known to […]
Over 2500 Acres Burned in Knox County as Fires Continue in Eastern Kentucky
While recent rain helped crews battle wildfires across Eastern Kentucky, officials said it was not enough. One of the largest fires in Kentucky was located in Knox County. Crews said […]
State Transportation Crews Ready to Keep Kentucky Moving Safely This Winter Season
State “snow fighter” highway crews are equipped, ready and waiting for winter in Kentucky. While supplies and staff are equipped, drivers are reminded to join the effort to keep roadways […]
London Man Arrested on 4th DUI After Crash
Laurel County Sheriff John Root says Deputy Nate Bishop and Deputy Zach Allen were dispatched to a single vehicle crash on West Laurel Road. While enroute to the scene deputies […]
Suspect Arrested After Two People are Found Dead in Pulaski County
Pulaski County Sheriff Bobby Jones says an arrest has been made after three people were found shot in the Science Hill area Tuesday night. Officers with several law enforcement agencies […]
Man Arrested After Hitting and Choking Pulaski County Deputy
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office says a Monticello man was arrested after he reportedly resisted arrest and hit a deputy. Deputies responded to the Social Security Office in Pulaski County […]
Out-of-State Crews Called In to Help Battle Eastern Kentucky Forest Fires
Forest fires continue in eastern Kentucky, and it’s gotten to the point where it’s more than the state can handle. Alexandra Blevins of the Kentucky Division of Forestry says they […]
Laurel County Man Arrested on Assault Charge
Laurel County Sheriff John Root says Deputy Zach Allen and K-9 Sgt. Gary Mehler were called out to a home off Callie Lane on a domestic complaint. While enroute to […]
COVID and Flu Numbers Continue to be Relatively Low, but Slight Uptick in Hospitalizations 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 be low in the county. Public Services Supervisor, […]