LEXINGTON, KY – According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Kentucky: Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. (“ARH”), a hospital system based in eastern Kentucky, and one of its cardiologists have agreed to collectively pay the United States $3,033,861.92 to settle civil allegations that they submitted, or caused the submission of, improper claims to Medicare and Kentucky Medicaid for non-covered services.

WILLIAMSBURG, KY– On Tuesday, November 28, 2023, The Kentucky State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement responded to a fatal crash located on KY-92 East in Whitley County, Kentucky.

JACKSON COUNTY, OR - On Saturday, November 25, 2023, at 2:39 p.m., the Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus motorcycle crash on Hwy 99, at the intersection with Elk St, in Jackson County.

SOMERSET, KY - According to the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office: In August of 2023, Samuel Baker was released from the Pulaski County Detention Center, and placed on house arrest with an ankle monitor. Baker was awaiting trial in Pulaski County Circuit Court to begin on December 5, 2023. The charges in that case include Murder 1st Degree, Burglary 1st Degree, Convicted Felon in Possession of a Handgun, and Persistent Felony Offender.

LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: A phone scam has surfaced in Laurel County where the caller is identifying themselves as Medicare.

LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Nate Bishop along with Deputy Zach Allen arrested Dustin M. Halko age 41 of London on Saturday evening November 25, 2023 at approximately 4:53 PM.