Interdiction Unit Justin Taylor and his K-9 partner, Ash (Laurel County Sheriff's Office)

New K-9 Interdiction Team to Bolster War on Drugs in Laurel County, Kentucky

Sheriff John Root

LONDON, KY (Friday, June 6, 2025) - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is proud to announce the newest addition to the Laurel County Sheriff's Office K-9 Unit: K-9 Interdiction Unit Justin Taylor and his highly trained K-9 partner, Ash.

Attorney General Russell Coleman

Attorney General Coleman Calls on Meta to Address AI Sexual Exploitation Risks

FRANKFORT, KY (June 6, 2025) – Attorney General Russell Coleman announced today he called on Meta Platforms, Inc. after disturbing reports that the social media giant's AI assistant, known as "Meta AI," may expose children to sexually explicit content and allow adults to simulate the grooming of minors.

Crash van

MOTORCYCLIST KILLED IN CRASH ON LANCASTER DR SE IN SALEM, OREGON

Marion Co. Sheriff's Office

MARION COUNTY, OR - On Thursday, June 5, 2025, just before 10:00 p.m., 911 callers reported a serious motor vehicle crash on Lancaster Dr SE at Glenwood Dr SE in Salem.

Secretary of State Michael Adams

SOS ADAMS: “OTHER” VOTER REGISTRATION CONTINUES TO SURGE IN KENTUCKY

Frankfort, KY (June 6, 2025) – Secretary of State Michael Adams announced that Kentuckians registered under “other” political affiliations have bested Republican and Democratic registrations combined for three straight months.

Rep. Barr speaks with a news reporter following the vote.

Barr Led Opioid Grant Reauthorized in Bipartisan House Bill

Washington, D.C. — This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation boosting funding to an opioid recovery grant program authored and championed by U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY).

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Lexington Man Sentenced for Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy

LEXINGTON, KY – A Lexington man, Alejandro Galvan Gomez, 51, was sentenced on Monday to 28 years in prison by U.S. District Judge Danny Reeves for conspiracy to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine, possession with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine, and conspiracy to launder drug proceeds.