LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root , London City Police Chief Chuck Johnson, and Kentucky State Police Captain Ryan Catron announce that: On Friday, July 28, 2023 at 8:24 P.M. the Laurel County “Major Crimes” Task Force conducted a Death investigation at a residence off Indian Camp Road approximately 11 miles west of London.

Each year on August 7, our nation recognizes the men and women who are known as our Purple Heart recipients. The Purple Heart, one of the oldest military decorations, is presented to service members who were injured or killed in service to our country.

LONDON, KY — The U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Kentucky is reporting that a Knott County, KY, man, Michael Nolan Slone, 37, was sentenced on Friday to 150 months in federal prison, by U.S. District Judge Robert Wier, for possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking, possession of a firearm as a convicted felon, and possessing a firearm with an obliterated serial number.

LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Zach Allen arrested Richard Cole in London on a Wayne County District Court complaint warrant of arrest on Monday afternoon July 31, 2023 at approximately 2:25 PM.

LINN COUNTY, OR - On Monday July 31, 2023, at about 8:00 A.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus bicycle crash on Highway 20, near milepost 6 in Linn County.

LONDON, KY - Sheriff John Root is reporting that: the Laurel County Sheriff's office will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints in Laurel County.