Rep. Barr speaks with a news reporter following the vote.

Barr Led Opioid Grant Reauthorized in Bipartisan House Bill

Washington, D.C. — This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation boosting funding to an opioid recovery grant program authored and championed by U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY).

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Lexington Man Sentenced for Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy

LEXINGTON, KY – A Lexington man, Alejandro Galvan Gomez, 51, was sentenced on Monday to 28 years in prison by U.S. District Judge Danny Reeves for conspiracy to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine, possession with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine, and conspiracy to launder drug proceeds. 

GREENWOOD, KY SUBJECT TAKEN INTO CUSTODY IN LAUREL CO. ON A KNOX CO. WARRANT

LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Zach Strong along with Deputy Noah Ritchie and Boone County Sheriff's Deputy Bruce Fields arrested Daisy Allen, age 53 of Greenwood, KY on Monday afternoon June 2, 2025 at approximately 2:46 PM.

DOUBLE FATALITY COLLISION ON U.S. HWY 27 IN MCCREARY COUNTY, KY

PARKERS LAKE, KY (June 5, 2025) - On June 4, 2025, at approximately 1:37 PM, Kentucky State Police Post 11, London received a report of a three vehicle collision on U.S. Highway 27 in the Parker’s Lake community of McCreary County.

Kentucky State Police Investigating Fatal Collision in Laurel County

LONDON, KY — On June 4, 2025, at approximately 1:00 PM, Kentucky State Police Post 11 London responded to a report of a two-vehicle injury collision near 900 North Laurel Road in Laurel County.

McKEE, KY MAN ARRESTED IN LAUREL CO. DURING COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION OF AN OUT-OF-CONTROL SUBJECT

LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Robert Smith arrested Brandon Michael Anderson, age 34 of McKee, KY on Sunday evening June 1, 2025 at approximately 7:26 PM.