Laurel County Sheriff’s Office Reports on Recent Scams
The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office says they are investigating several different phone scams that have recently circulated around the Laurel County area. The tactics the scammers employ include requesting a sum of money to be sent either as cash or on a gift card and even asking for the victim’s social security number. Authorities say […]
KSP Arrest McKee Woman Following Berea Stabbing
A Kentucky State Police Trooper was recently dispatched to a Berea residence to investigate a reported assault. Upon their arrival at the Radford Hollow Road home, the officer located a male subject in the roadway with a stab wound to his torso. When the officer spoke with the victim, he stated that his girlfriend had […]
Richmond Police Department Seek Information on Valero Gas Station Robbery Suspect
The Richmond Police Department is seeking information on the location and identity of a man accused of robbery. On the morning of August 24th, the suspect entered a Valero gas station on Keeneland Drive. According to police, the suspect demanded money from the clerk, and implied that he was armed. The suspect then left the […]
New CDC COVID Testing Guidelines Questioned by Gov. Beshear, Dr. Stack
Words were certainly not minced during yesterday’s statewide news conference, following a divisive new update to the Center for Disease Control’s COVID-19 testing guidelines. Following the unveiling of the recent amendment, some were quick to point out that it effectively recommends that individuals who have had high-risk exposure to others who have tested positive for […]
Hundreds of Kentucky Inmates Have Sentences Commuted in Effort to Slow Coronavirus Spread
On Tuesday, Gov. Beshear and J. Michael Brown, secretary of the Governor’s executive cabinet, once again announced the commutation of sentences for hundreds of both medically vulnerable inmates and inmates who are nearing the end of their sentence in an effort to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. Secretary Brown said all of those receiving […]
London Man Charged with Murder Following Reported Domestic Shooting
A London man was charged with murder early Wednesday morning following an investigation conducted by the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office regarding a domestic argument. According to investigators, the argument led to a shooting at a residence in the Lovelace area on Tuesday night. Officials with the Sheriff’s office say that during a verbal argument inside […]
Laurel County Sheriff’s Office: Interstate Collision Result of Alleged Road Rage
Laurel County Sheriff’s Deputies were recently dispatched to a non-injury collision which occurred near the KY 909 exit ramp on I-75. The incident resulted from an alleged case of road rage. Before their arrival, deputies say they were advised that the drivers of both vehicles were verbally arguing and that a weapon had possibly been […]
Fayette Mall Shooting Suspect Arrested by Lexington Police
A man connected to the Sunday shooting at the Fayette Mall has been taken into police custody and charged with murder following the death of 17 year-old Kenneth Bottoms, Jr. Lexington Police arrested 19 year-old Xavier Hardin on Monday evening, and lodged him in the Fayette County Detention Center. Hardin was charged with Murder and […]
Kentucky State Police Charge Laurel County Man with Child Exploitation Offenses
Earlier today, the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch arrested 32 year-old Andrew Evans on charges related to child sexual abuse material. Evans was arrested as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation. The KSP Electronic Crime Branch began the investigation after discovering the suspect sharing images of child sexual exploitation online.The […]
Laurel County Man Pleads Guilty to Human Trafficking Charge, Receives Sentence of One Year
A man was reported to the Kentucky State Police, Harlan Post on Sunday after it was alleged that he was attempting to sell a child at a gas station in Corbin. KSP investigators confirmed that Harry Day of Corbin had tried to sell the child for $2,500. A description and license plate of the vehicle […]
Richmond Police: Man Arrested After Assaulting Victim with Box Cutter
Richmond Police were recently called to investigate a complaint at the East Main Street CVS location, where it was alleged that a male subject was “covered in blood”. Upon the officer’s arrival to the location, the victim was located nearby with a large amount of blood visible on his shirt. Further investigation revealed a large […]
Franklin County Car Accident Leaves One Deceased, Others Injured
One woman has been pronounced dead following a fatal three-vehicle crash which happened Tuesday morning on Georgetown Road. Kentucky State Police officials say that the 19 year-old woman was killed in the crash which happened in Frankfort. Two other people were taken to nearby medical facilities. Traffic has resumed flow on Georgetown Road between Providence […]
Former Berea College Professor Found Deceased Following Child Sex Offense Charge
According to Madison County Coroner Jimmy Cornelison, 61 year old Stephen Pulsford was found deceased on his property in Berea around 1 p.m. Saturday afternoon. Pulsford was facing a charge of distribution of matter portraying a minor in a sexual performance. The charge carried a potential punishment of five years in prison. Pulsford was an […]
KSP Seeking to Fill 30 Telecommunicator Positions
Kentucky State Police (KSP) is seeking to fill 30 full-time and part-time Telecommunicator positions at 14 various post locations across the Commonwealth. KSP Spokesperson Sergeant Josh Lawson says the agency is experiencing an unprecedented level of Telecommunicator vacancies. “It’s concerning for us to face this kind of shortage in one of the more critical areas […]
Beshear Announces $6 Million in CARES Act Funding for Kentucky Area Development Districts
On Wednesday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that the Department for Local Government (DLG) had been awarded an additional $6 million from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act through the Economic Development Association (EDA). Funding will reimburse Kentucky’s 15 Area Development Districts (ADDs) for costs associated with the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). “Our […]
Adams Opens Poll Worker Volunteer Portal
Secretary of State Michael Adams’ office has released a new way for Kentucky voters to register as poll workers for November’s general election. The Poll Worker Volunteer Portal is now available at www.govoteky.com. The portal passes an application on to the volunteer’s county clerk, who then will contact the volunteer. The number of poll workers […]
Madison County Church Cancels In-Person Services As COVID Case Numbers Begin to Rise Among Congregation
A church located along Highway 25 in Berea has made the decision to temporarily suspend in-person services following multiple positive COVID cases among its members. In a social media post, the Church on the Rock announced its choice to close its doors “until further notice”. This comes just weeks following the recent revival the church […]
McFaddin Recommended to be 14th EKU President by Committee
The EKU presidential search committee made the unanimous recommendation that acting president Dr. David McFaddin be appointed as the university’s 14th president. This recommendation to the Board of Regents suggests that the current search for a new president be ended and the “interim” title be removed from McFaddin’s position. Approval must be agreed upon by […]
Pulaski County Couple Jailed on Drug Charges After Alleged Reckless Driving
The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office made an early morning arrest after deputies observed a suspect recklessly driving along KY Hwy 909. Police initiated a traffic stop on the SUV, where they discovered the two individuals to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine, a glass smoking pipe, scales, and used plastic bags. Authorities say “his and […]
Jackson County Vehicle Accident Leaves Pedestrian Dead
Jackson County officials were notified of an accident Saturday evening involving a vehicle and pedestrian which occurred along KY Highway 421, north of Sandgap. According to officials, Richard L. Rose was walking along the highway when he was accidentally struck by a vehicle. The driver of the vehicle stayed with Jones until authorities arrived to […]
Laurel County Sheriff’s Office Conducts Weekend Death Investigation
Following the discovery of a deceased male subject along the KY 552/railroad tracks intersection Saturday afternoon, Laurel County officials opened a death investigation. Investigators from the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office reported that 38 year-old Brandon North was apparently struck by a train and was pronounced dead at the scene. An autopsy was conducted on North’s […]
Madison County Officially Proclaims August 14th as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
In conjunction with Wallingford Broadcasting and WCYO the Coyote, the County has declared Friday, August 14th as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. With the latest news regarding the possible defunding of Police Departments across the Country, Wallingford Broadcasting wanted to give back to those who keep us safe: all first responders. Wallingford Broadcasting has worked with […]
Ohio Woman Arrested After Damaging Multiple Vehicles at Richmond Gas Station
Earlier this week, the Richmond Police Department responded to a reported collision at a Speedway gas station located on the Eastern Bypass. Two vehicles were struck by the suspect, resulting in injury to one of the victims. According to the arrest citation, 30 year-old Megan Maerean was behind the wheel when the incident occurred. Maerean’s […]
Richmond Area Arts Council to Host Online Courses
COVID-19 has forced a lot of Spring and Summer event cancellations. However, the Richmond Area Arts Council will be offering various virtual Zoom classes throughout August and September! The first class is a soap making course with Desia Batiste on August 13 from 6-7 p.m. Batiste has been making soap in the Nashville area for […]
Kentucky Participates in National Election Cyber Exercise with Federal Officials
Yesterday, Secretary of State Michael Adams led Kentucky’s discussion in a national election cyber exercise as part of “Tabletop the Vote 2020”, hosted by the federal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Kentucky was one of 37 participating states engaged in discussions with federal, state and local election officials and national security officials. They met […]
