Local news
London
Laurel County, Kentucky
Ad
Letters for Santa mailbox now open in London
Children in London, Kentucky, can now send letters to Santa through a mailbox set up between City Hall and the police department. The city will accept letters through December 22. Children hoping to receive a reply…
Kentucky Man Gets 15 Years for Meth Trafficking, Firearm
David Lee Ousley, 45, of Martin, Kentucky, was sentenced Nov. 9 to 15 years in federal prison for methamphetamine trafficking and possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking. Authorities said a January…
Kentucky State Police investigating fatal trooper shooting during Laurel County traffic stop
Kentucky State Police are investigating after a trooper fatally shot a man during a traffic stop on Interstate 75 in Laurel County Monday night. Police said Tommy Velasco, 40, ran from the stop after showing signs of…
Green Alert: Missing Veteran, 56, in Laurel County, KY
The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office issued a Green Alert for Cristopher Hubbard, a 56-year-old veteran last reported in contact early Monday, Nov. 9. Investigators say vehicle GPS data suggests he may have traveled to…
Green Alert issued for missing man in Laurel County
A Green Alert has been issued for Cristopher Hubbard, 56, who was last seen around 5:45 a.m. Monday on KY 770, about 10 miles south of London, the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office said. Hubbard requires medication for…
Ad
FBI conducting investigation near former southeastern Kentucky mayor's home
The FBI confirmed it was conducting court-authorized activity near Highway 552 in the London, Kentucky, area on Tuesday. The address was identified by a local CBS affiliate as belonging to former London mayor Randall…
Martin man sentenced to 15 years in federal prison on meth, gun charges
David Lee Ousley, 45, was sentenced Monday to 15 years in federal prison for methamphetamine distribution and possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking. Prosecutors said a search of his Floyd County home…
FBI conducting investigation in London, large law enforcement presence outside home of former mayor
The FBI is conducting court-authorized activity near Highway 552 in London, Kentucky, where law enforcement officers were seen outside the home of former mayor Randall Weddle, WKYT reported. The bureau did not confirm…
Man killed in trooper-involved shooting on I-75 in Laurel County
Kentucky State Police say a trooper fatally shot 40-year-old Tommy Velasco after a traffic stop on Interstate 75 in Laurel County on Monday night. Police said Velasco ran when the trooper attempted to arrest him, and a…
Large police presence surrounding former mayor's home in Laurel County
A large police presence was reported around the Laurel County home of former London mayor Randall Weddle. Kentucky news station LEX 18 said it was seeking official information about the reason for the response and had…
Ad
Convicted Felon Arrested in KY 3D-Printed Gun Investigation
A 29-year-old convicted felon was arrested in Laurel County, Kentucky, after deputies and federal agents investigated allegations that he made and tried to sell 3D-printed firearms. Authorities identified him as Justin…
East Bernstadt man arrested for allegedly manufacturing 3D-printed guns
A 29-year-old East Bernstadt man was arrested Friday after authorities accused him of manufacturing 3D-printed guns and trying to recruit people to sell them. The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office said deputies and federal…
Kentucky State Police investigate trooper-involved shooting in Laurel County
Kentucky State Police are investigating a shooting involving a trooper in Laurel County. Trooper Corey Jones said four miles of southbound Interstate 75 will remain closed while the investigation continues. The closure…
All lanes of SB I-75 near 49MM in Laurel County shut down due to police activity
All southbound lanes of Interstate 75 near mile marker 49 in Laurel County were closed Monday evening because of an active police scene, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet said. Drivers were directed off the interstate…
KSP investigating trooper-involved shooting in Laurel County
Kentucky State Police are investigating a trooper-involved shooting on I-75 in Laurel County on Monday night. Authorities have not released further details. An active law enforcement scene was reported near mile marker…
Ad
CITY FIRE SHAKEUP: London mayor announces new interim fire chief amid firing of dept. heads
London Mayor Tracie Handley has appointed a new acting fire chief after dismissing Fire Chief Donnie Hale and Assistant Chief Brandon Wagers. The leadership changes follow last week’s general election, according to the…
Tennessee Man Arrested for DUI on I-75 in Laurel County, KY
A 31-year-old Tennessee man was arrested early Wednesday morning in Laurel County, Kentucky, following a reckless driving complaint on Interstate 75. A sheriff's deputy observed the suspect's vehicle weaving across…
Somerset, KY Man Sentenced to 32 Years in Federal CSAM Case
Jesus Alberto Chavez, 33, of Somerset, Kentucky, was sentenced to 32 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to two counts of producing child sexual abuse material. The sentencing, delivered by U.S. District Judge…
Laurel County, KY November 2026 Traffic Safety Checkpoints
The Laurel County Sheriff's Office has announced a series of traffic safety checkpoints scheduled throughout November 2026. Sheriff John Root stated that the enforcement effort, which began November 1 and runs through…
Laurel County, KY Man Arrested on Four Failure-to-Appear Warrants
A 52-year-old East Bernstadt man, John Goldsberry, was arrested in Laurel County, Kentucky, on four outstanding bench warrants for failure to appear in court. The arrest was conducted by the Laurel County Sheriff's…
Ad
London Mayor Tracie Handley discusses recent changes within fire department leadership
London Mayor Tracie Handley has appointed Mark Rudder as the acting chief of the London Fire Department. This decision follows the termination of the former fire chief and assistant chief. Rudder, a state-level training…
London names Marc Rudder as acting fire chief after dismissals
Interim London Mayor Tracie Handley has appointed Marc Rudder as the city's new Acting Fire Chief. The appointment follows the recent dismissal of the former fire chief and assistant chief due to alleged misconduct and…
London mayor names new acting fire chief
Mayor Tracie Handley has appointed Marc Rudder as the new acting fire chief for London, Kentucky. This leadership change follows the recent termination of the former fire chief and assistant chief due to concerns…
Golden Alert issued for missing London man
A Golden Alert has been issued for 21-year-old Christopher Eugene Oakley, who was reported missing in London, Kentucky. Oakley was last seen near Moriah Road on Thursday night. He is described as autistic and epileptic…
London mayor responds to criticism after removal of two plaques
London Mayor Tracie Handley addressed public criticism regarding the removal of two plaques honoring Troy Rudder and Randy Smith. Handley stated that the plaques, which recognized contributions to tourism and community…
Ad
London mayor-elect wants to move city government past controversy
London Mayor-elect Matt Orr aims to shift the city government's focus away from recent controversies and back to municipal business when he takes office in January. The city has faced significant turmoil, including…
London mayor terminates fire chief, assistant fire chief, reports say
London Mayor Tracie Handley has terminated the city’s fire chief, Donnie Hale, and assistant fire chief, Brandon Wagers, effective immediately. Reports indicate the dismissals stem from concerns regarding department…
London City Hall will have plenty of fresh faces in 2027
Voters in London, Kentucky, elected an entirely new administration during Tuesday's municipal elections. The results will bring a new mayor and six new City Council members to City Hall starting in 2027. This complete…
Former state lawmaker, judge dies
Former Kentucky state lawmaker and circuit judge Tom Jensen has died at the age of 77. Jensen, a Republican from London, Kentucky, served in both the state House of Representatives and the Senate for various terms until…