Animal Abuse is now a Class-D Felony in Kentucky
Animal abuse is now a Class-D Felony. At a signing ceremony in Frankfort, Ethan’s Law as it is known increases jail time from months to years. The law was named […]
Sealing and Paving Operations Begin this week on KY 1409 in Johnson County
Daily work along Hargis Rd for the next two weeks The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists of lane closures and delays for sealing and paving operations on KY 1409 in […]
Louisa Police Department asking public for information on Illinois man
The Louisa Police Department is seeking information on the whereabouts of William George Simmons, 31 of Illinois. Simmons is black male, 5’8, 210lbs, brown eyes and black hair. Subject has […]
Man arrested after breaking into Betsy Layne Family Dollar
A man from Martin has been arrested after he was seen inside the Betsy Layne Family Dollar Store. Billy Lee Akers was found by a Floyd County Sheriff’s Deputy lying […]
Magoffin County man facing charges of strangulation and endangering the welfare of a minor
Twenty-three-year-old Jeremy Garner, of Magoffin County, has been arrested and charged with strangulation and endangering the welfare of a minor. While being questioned by Salyersville police, Garner said he was […]
Kentucky State Police to Participate in Operation Safe Driver Week
London, Ky. (July 8 2024) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Central Region is participating in Operation Safe Driver Week from July 7, 2024, to July 13, 2024. This national effort […]
Delays and Lane Closures for Drilling Repairs along KY 581 in Johnson County
No wide loads from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. due to drilling equipment The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists of daytime closures and long delays along KY 581 in Johnson […]
Johnson County man facing charges after allegedly attacking Deputy
Christopher Dorton, of Johnson County, is facing several charges after he allegedly attacked a Johnson County Sheriff’s Deputy on Sunday night. The deputy was called to the Hager Hill Post […]
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2 Prestonsburg Men Facing Animal Cruelty Charges
An investigation into animal cruelty has led to the arrest of two Prestonsburg men, James Endicott and Jimmy Endicott. State troopers reported that upon arriving at the residence on Rt […]