FRANKFORT, KY — Unemployment rates rose in 112 counties, fell in four (Bath, Bracken, Hopkins and Morgan) counties and stayed the same in four (Carroll, Cumberland, Harrison and Montgomery) counties between March 2024 and March 2025, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. 

SOMERSET, KY —  Pulaski County Sheriff Bobby Jones reports the arrest of a Somerset man and woman after an anonymous tip on drug activity resulted in the discovery of methamphetamine.

SOMERSET, KY — Sheriff Bobby Jones reports the arrest of an Albany man and woman after a traffic stop uncovered the possession of a firearm by convicted felons.

BARBOURVILLE, KY - The Knox County, Ky. Sheriff's Department is reporting that on Thursday, April 17, 2025, William Joshua Cawood, age 36 of Corbin, KY was arrested on a Knox County Indictment Warrant.

COVINGTON, KY (Friday, April 18, 2025) – A Dry Ridge, Ky., man, Rodney Ruggles, 45, was sentenced on Thursday to 120 months in prison by Chief U.S. District Judge David Bunning, for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and oxycodone and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.

FORESTVILLE, MD (April 22, 2025) – Maryland State Police (MSP) reports that a Virginia man is facing felony charges in connection with multiple alleged armed road rage incidents in Maryland.