LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A deadly crash in under investigation in Rockcastle County. The Rockcastle County Sheriff’s Office says it happened this evening on I-75 North near mile marker 71. The sheriff’s office and Kentucky State Police responded to the scene. A crash reconstruction unit was investigating. Northbound...

Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting the Laurel County Drug Interdiction Task Force comprised of the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, HIDTA, Knox County Sheriff’s Office and London City Police conducted a two month drug investigation jointly with the Operation Unite Drug Task Force and the London office of the DEA. As a result, 47-year-old Jamie Deaton and 31-year-old Alicia Isom, of London were arrested and charged with trafficking fentanyl. Police say they found approximately eight grams of fentanyl, meth, assorted pills, drug paraphernalia and more than $43,000 in cash. Deaton and Isom were both lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.

Deputies said Oct. 13 Kristin Baker was standing outside a business on North Laurel Road when he fired two shots, hitting a passing car.

LONDON, Ky. (FOX 56) — A possible runaway teenager has been reported in Laurel County. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, Matthew Wren, 14, was last seen around 4 p.m. on Tuesday near Rita Lane. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call the Laurel...

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - Three Ohio men have been arrested following an incident where police seized more than three pounds of meth in Laurel County. The London Police Department’s Special Investigation Unit conducted a traffic stop near Motel 6 on KY-80. Once police found the meth, Carsie Lofton,...

LONDON, Ky. (WKYT) -Two years ago, a southern Kentucky law enforcement officer died in a crash that investigators say was caused by a drunk driver. Sgt. Logan Medlock is being remembered in Laurel County. A memorial walk was scheduled for the evening of the two-year anniversary. A fishing tournament is...

CLAY COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - A forest fire in Clay County has been contained thanks to fire suppression efforts. WKYT’s Alexa Minton was out with firefighters, who want folks to remember to be cautious during the fall forest fire season. Fall forest fire season is well underway in southeastern...

LONDON, Ky. (WYMT) - Former London police chief Elijah Hollon has died. Elijah Hollon served the London community for more than two decades. He joined the London Police Department in 1988 and became police chief in 1993. Hollon later retired in 2010. Officials with the London Police Department said, “His...

SALYERSVILLE — Magoffin County is set to host Estill County for its final home game in the 2024 high school football season on Friday, Oct. 25. The Hornets and Engineers will meet in a Class 3A, District 8 matchup. Magoffin County notched a Class 3A, District 8 win over...

DETROIT, Mich. (WWJ) -- Police say a 13-year-old Michigan boy who was last seen on Sunday was found safe in Kentucky on Monday. The boy's father, 58-year-old Christopher Allan Brown, was taken into custody after a traffic stop by the Berea Police Department, according to River Rouge police. He is currently awaiting charges from the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office.

Many of central and eastern Kentucky’s bluegrass favorites will come together this Saturday, November 2, at Meadowgreen Appalachian Music Park at Pickin’ for Styx, a benefit for beloved bluegrass superfan Allen “Styx” Hicks. Known throughout Kentucky and beyond for his front-row presence and concert photography and videos, Hicks has been fighting adenocarcinoma over the past year, and the folks at Meadowgreen have planned a full day of music to raise money for his medical expenses.

High atop Rupp Arena at last night’s exhibition game, the Rockcastle County Middle School basketball team was spotted in Section 236, near KSR’s seats in the bleachers. The large group of young Rockets was easy to spot in an otherwise empty section in the upper-level end zone. Sensing their excitement to be there, I struck […] The post Rockcastle Middle School couldn’t practice, so they traveled to Lexington to watch the Wildcats appeared first on On3.

Reports show more people opting out of organ donation programs after Kentucky hospital incident

BEREA, Ky. (WKYT) - It’s pretty common for local law enforcement agencies to help each other out when one needs assistance, but on Monday, Berea police got to help another department several hours outside their jurisdiction. River Rouge Police out of Michigan were looking for a vehicle being driven...

Fall subsidy applications for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, open on Nov. 5. Officials say assistance is eligible for households that receive a certain income level below the poverty line for their household size. Officials said it is important to get all of the documents necessary to sign up. Applicants need their social security card, previous month’s income, and electric bill. If you’re signing up for something other than your electric bill, you can use a metered water bill. To find an office near you, click here.

Professor David Porter sued his former employer, Berea College, for employment discrimination, retaliation, and breach of contract, and he sued his former colleague, Professor F. Tyler Sergent, for defamation, portrayal in a false light, and retaliation…. In describing the facts for purposes of summary judgment, we view the record...

The annual London-Laurel County Veterans Celebration is this Saturday November 2nd, giving citizens the opportunity to thank veterans for their service and sacrifice to the country. Festivities begin at 11:45 a.m. on Saturday in front of the Laurel County Courthouse with special singing, a proclamation honoring veterans and a 21-gun salute from the London DAV Chapter 66. Laurel County Judge-executive David Westerfield and others will give remarks. The veterans parade will follow at 1 p.m., beginning at Carnaby Square and continuing along North Main Street and KY 80 to Wildcat Harley-Davidson, where a meal will be served for veterans and their families.

On Saturday, Oct. 26, Former President Michael Benson had his portrait revealed in Keen Johnson. This is a part of a series of paintings showcasing former presidents of EKU, givings students a chance to remember presidents of the past.

RICHMOND, Ky. – "The School of Opportunity" is a moniker brandished by Eastern Kentucky University highlighting the opportunities that exist on the Campus Beautiful and far beyond to prospective students. A mantra that is at the foundation of the institution providing opportunity to those who seek it. It is...

The 14th Region Volleyball Tournament semifinals took place at Powell County High School in Stanton last night. In game one the Letcher County Central Lady Cougars played an awesome game but lost in 5 sets to Wolfe County 3-2. The set scores were 19-25,26-24,15-25,25-18 and 15-4. So the LCC girls...