National Weather Service confirms Corbin EF-1 Tornado
The National Weather Service in Jackson confirmed an EF-1 tornado moved through eastern parts of Corbin during the Memorial Day weekend. The tornado had maximum winds of 90 mph. Meteorologists […]
Laurel County Police Arrest Reported Out Of Control Man on Criminal Trespassing and Other Charges
Laurel County Sheriff John Root reports Deputy Austyn Weddle and Deputy Zach Allen were called out to a home off Johnson Road where a man was reportedly out-of-control destroying items […]
Knox County Man Arrested After Reportedly Assaulting Someone Then Barricading Himself Inside Home
Knox County Sheriff Mike Smith reports a man is facing a host of charges after he reportedly assaulted someone then barricaded himself inside a home. Deputies responded to a fight […]
Corbin Man Arrested for Falsely Reporting
Laurel County Sheriff John Root says Deputy Cyruss McVey was dispatched to a home off Robert E Cox Road where someone was reportedly terrorizing the neighborhood. During the investigation, deputies […]
KSP Arrest Three on Arson Charges in Knox County
Kentucky State Police say troopers were called to investigate a fire in Knox County. The Barbourville Fire Department was called to a home fire on Pitzer Street. After putting out […]
Laurel County Sheriff Warns Citizens of Phone Scam
Laurel County Sheriff John Root is warning citizens of another phone scam. Investigators say the scammer claims to be a deputy and tells the victim that they need to pay […]
Laurel County Sheriff’s Department Offering Away From Home Patrols
Laurel County Sheriff John Root is again offering away from home patrols while you’re away on vacation. Public Information Officer Gilbert Acciardo says you just let them know your address […]
Severe Weather Leaves Destruction in London and Laurel County
Cleanup efforts continue in Laurel County after Sunday’s storm. Officials with the London Fire Department suspect a lightning strike sparked a fire at Huffman and Huffman in downtown London. London […]
Pulaski County Shooting Leaves Two Dead
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office reported two people are dead after a shooting on Sandidge Spur in Eubank. Deputies arrived to find 57-year-old Dennis Mullins and his brother, 55-year-old Anthony […]
Knox County Police Arrest Man Who Took SUV from Car Dealership and Vandalized Offices
Knox County Sheriff Mike Smith says a North Carolina man is facing several charges after he took an SUV from a car dealership in Corbin and brought it back damaged. […]