COVINGTON, KY (Tuesday, January 3, 2023) — A Covington man, Anthony Michaelis, 34, and an Alexandria, Ky., man, Blake Barnes, 23, were sentenced to 258 months and 60 months in federal prison, respectively, on Tuesday, by U.S. District Judge David Bunning, for possession of controlled substances, including fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine, with intent to distribute them, and brandishing a firearm in furtherance of their drug trafficking.

In law enforcement, our most fundamental duty is to ensure people can live free from fear—a task that has become more challenging over the past few years. 

LONDON, KY (January 7, 2023) - The London Police Department and the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a two-vehicle single fatality traffic crash that occurred on the Hal Rogers Parkway at the intersection of KY 192 on Saturday morning January 7, 2023 at approximately 09:45 A.M..

EASTON, MD – Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash in which four people died and three others were injured Wednesday morning in Caroline County.

WASHINGTON, DC – Before being sworn in for his 22nd term representing the people of southern and eastern Kentucky, U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) fulfilled a historic role for the nation. As Dean of the House, Congressman Rogers had the honor of swearing in the new Speaker of the House, Rep. Kevin McCarthy.

LONDON, KY (January 5, 2023) - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that:  A new drug interdiction task force has been launched in Laurel County.