A newly released search warrant confirms that officers from the London Police Department entered the wrong home during a 2024 raid that ended in the fatal shooting of a 63-year-old man in Laurel County. The documents, made public by the Kentucky State Police, outline critical details from a yearlong investigation into the death of Douglas … Read more
LONDON, Kentucky — Randall Weddle, the mayor of London, is asking a court to move his felony campaign finance case out of Laurel County, arguing he was out of the country when the alleged violations occurred. Charges Linked to Campaign Contributions Weddle was indicted in March on four felony counts tied to excessive campaign donations. … Read more
LEXINGTON, Kentucky — A local restaurant owner has been arrested and charged with multiple sex offenses involving a minor, according to the Lexington Police Department. Marcos Jesus Banulos Valdes, 59, faces a total of 21 charges, including: 17 counts of third-degree rape 4 counts of third-degree sodomy The charges involve a 17-year-old victim, authorities said. … Read more
Kentucky’s attorney general is backing efforts to uphold a state law banning child sex dolls and AI-generated child sexual abuse material, as a legal challenge moves forward in court. Attorney General Files Brief Supporting Law Russell Coleman announced that his office filed a legal brief defending the constitutionality of the law, which was unanimously passed … Read more
A Kentucky school bus driver is facing multiple criminal charges after authorities say he operated a bus while under the influence, with dozens of students and teachers on board. Driver Arrested While Transporting Students According to the Webster County Sheriff’s Office, Cody Wilson, 36, of Providence, was arrested Friday afternoon on suspicion of driving under the … Read more
A Lexington man previously convicted of killing Lexington police officer is back behind bars after authorities say he was involved in a recent stabbing and robbery incident in North Lexington. Suspect Charged in Stabbing, Robbery Case Police arrested Glenn Doneghy, 49, on Tuesday in connection with a March 29 stabbing near a gas station in the … Read more
Federal and local authorities have confirmed that multiple individuals were arrested following coordinated immigration and criminal enforcement raids targeting several businesses in Lexington, Kentucky. DHS and ICE Lead Multi-Agency Enforcement Operation The operation, carried out on March 31, was led by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, with assistance … Read more
FRANKFORT, Kentucky — A Florida-based medical transparency company has filed a lawsuit against the state of Kentucky, alleging officials are withholding public healthcare pricing data tied to workers’ compensation claims. The company, RefMed, filed the civil suit in Franklin Circuit Court, arguing that the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet is improperly denying access to key … Read more
A 36-year-old man from Covington, Kentucky, is facing more than 200 felony charges after authorities uncovered a large cache of child sexual abuse material on his phone, according to prosecutors. Investigation Began After Domestic Dispute Officials said Joshua Boykin was arrested on January 28 following a domestic incident at his home on Herman Street. During … Read more
A sheriff’s deputy in western Kentucky is in critical condition after a shooting incident at a home in Crittenden County, where authorities say a suspect was killed during an exchange of gunfire. According to the Kentucky State Police, the shooting occurred around 5 p.m. on April 2, 2026, along Kentucky 365 in Sturgis. Gunfire Erupts … Read more