McConnell to Step Down as GOP Leader
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell has announced he will step down from the leadership position in November. The 82-year-old announced his decision in the well of the Senate as his […]
Laurel County Health Department Updates Flu and COVID Numbers
During their weekly update on Kool Gold’s London News Now, the Laurel County Health Department reported that respiratory illnesses, including COVID 19, RSV and influenza are back on the rise. […]
Laurel County Traffic Stop Leads to the Arrest of Wisconsin Man and Recovery of Stolen Vehicle
Laurel County Sheriff John Root says Deputy Noah Ritchie pulled over a gray Ford Explorer with the front and rear glass busted out on North Laurel Road. During an investigation, […]
Laurel County Man Arrested After Reported Kidnapping and Police Chase
London Police Chief Chuck Johnson and Laurel County Sheriff John Root says a Keavy man is facing several charges after reportedly kidnapping someone and leading officers on a chase. After […]
London Police Arrest Man Wanted on Child Abuse Charges
The London Police Department says officers caught up to a wanted man. 53-year-old Michael Ball was wanted on an outstanding Laurel County warrant for first degree sexual abuse and first […]
Somerset Man Arrested After Police Find Drugs in Hotel Room
Pulaski County Sheriff Bobby Jones reports the arrest of a Somerset man after police found illegal drugs in a hotel room he was staying in. Deputies arrested 47-year-old Robert Fletcher […]
Laurel Countians Mourn the Loss of Former Chief Bill Smith
Laurel County continues to remember the life of former London Police Chief William “Bill” Smith. He served the department for more than 20 years. Current Chief Chuck Johnson said Smith […]
Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of East Bernstadt Man
Laurel County Sheriff John Root says K-9 Sgt. Gary Mehler and Deputy Tommy Houston arrested an East Bernstadt man during a traffic stop. 35-year-old David Robinson was pulled over after […]
Laurel County Drug Interdiction Task Force Make 18 More Arrests in Drug Roundup
Laurel County Sheriff John Root, London Police Chief Chuck Johnson and Knox County Sheriff Mike Smith report that the Laurel County Drug Interdiction Task Force arrested 18 more people in […]
KSP Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Participating in the Operation SafeDRIVE
Kentucky State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement will participate in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Operation SafeDRIVE (Distracted Reckless Impaired Visibility Enforcement) from February 27th-29th. This enforcement campaign targets unsafe driving behavior that often leads to […]