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Longtime Kentucky firefighter died in powerful storm while shielding his wife from danger

Kentucky firefighter Leslie Leatherman answered the call for help when a late-night tornado plowed through his Laurel County community

The Independent UK · May 20, 2025

Police ‘very confident’ body found in Kentucky woods is gunman who wounded five in highway mass shooting

Team of troopers and civilians found body in woods in Laurel County

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2024

Mayor Weddle Updates Community On Shooting Situation In Kentucky

Mayor Weddle updates on Laurel County shootings, urges community cooperation in suspect search.

Top News · Sep 9, 2024

Manhunt for ‘active shooter’ after seven are hurt on busy highway in Kentucky

Joseph A Couch, 32, named as a person of interest over chaotic scenes resembling a ‘madhouse’ near the American city of London

Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2024

Multiple People Shot Near Interstate 75 In Laurel County, Kentucky

Authorities in Laurel County, Kentucky, are responding to an active shooter situation near I-75, resulting in injuries and road closures.

Top News · Sep 7, 2024

Eastern Kentucky native named fifth clerk of state Supreme Court

Laurel County native and Lexington resident Katie Bing has been officially named the fifth ever clerk of the Kentucky Supreme Court.

WEKU · Dec 21, 2023

Laurel County law enforcement stepping up patrols due to Israel-Hamas war

Global events can also have an impact in southeastern Kentucky. The Laurel County Sheriff's Office and London Police Department are reacting to the war between Israel and Hamas by stepping up patrols.

WEKU · Oct 18, 2023

Two dozen arrested following Southeast KY drug investigation

London’s police chief says he hopes last week’s arrest of two dozen people on drug charges – most of them related to trafficking heroin, methamphetamine and fentanyl -- makes Laurel County a safer place to live.

WEKU · Jun 21, 2023

Distilled spirits company makes $600 million investment in Laurel County

Distilled spirits company makes $600 million investment in Laurel County

WEKU · Nov 29, 2022