YAMHILL COUNTY, OR - On Sunday, December 1, 2024, at 9:41 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two vehicle crash on Hwy 18, near the intersection with Hwy 99 at McDougall Rd, in Yamhill County.

FRANKFORT, KY (Dec. 2, 2024) – Attorney General Russell Coleman released the following statement today after the passing of former Letcher County Commonwealth’s Attorney Edison Banks, II:

LONDON, KY. (December 2, 2024), The Kentucky State Police, London Post which provides coverage for Clay, Laurel, McCreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Wayne and Whitley counties, will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints at approved by the Kentucky State Police Policy and Procedures Manual.

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Opinion Editorial by: Bill Polyniak —Owner, Kentucky Cannabis Company

Kentucky is facing a growing crisis that has hit our schools and communities hard. School-age children are not just vaping nicotine anymore—synthetic cannabinoids, often referred to as "fake weed" or "fake marijuana," have taken over. And now, instead of addressing the vaping epidemic, the problem is evolving. Synthetic gummies and drinks, often marketed to youth, are replacing vape products and are being sold openly in convenience stores and gas stations. This shift is alarming, especially as teachers and school nurses witness the fallout firsthand. Beyond the schools, emergency rooms are treating more cases of people experiencing seizures and other severe health issues after ingesting these synthetic cannabinoids. This isn't just a public health problem; it's an urgent safety issue.

SOMERSET, KY - Sheriff Bobby Jones reports the arrest of a Pulaski County couple following a complaint that they were abusing a child in their care.

MANCHESTER, KY - Clay County Sheriff, Patrick Robinson, reports that on Saturday, November 23, 2024, Deputy Dustin Henson arrested William Sizemore.