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LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The London City Police Department has announced the appointment of Gary Mehler as acting chief of police, effective January 8, 2026. According to the department, Mehler brings more than 40 years of law enforc…
The London City Police Department has appointed Gary Mehler as acting Chief of Police, effective January 8, 2026.
A 56-year-old man charged in connection with a fire at a London law office appeared in court Wednesday morning and entered a not guilty plea.
Bobby Ellison, popularly known as "Crime with Bobby," said it's an uphill battle he's been fighting for the past year.
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A man charged in connection with a downtown London fire that damaged two law offices appeared in court Wednesday. Scottie Seeley is charged with burglary and arson in the case involving a fire at the Cunnagin…
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — One person has been charged in connection with a downtown London structure fire, according to police. The London Police Department says 56-year-old Scottie Seeley is charged with arson and burglary in connect…
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LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Firefighters in London remain on scene this morning following a commercial structure fire where a person was removed from inside the building. According to a post from the London City Fire Department, first-a…
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Firefighters in London remain on scene this morning following a commercial structure fire where a person was removed from inside the building. According to a post from the London City Fire Department, first-a…
City leaders in London said fire department crews have fully extinguished a fire on Main Street, where one person was taken to a Lexington hospital after being pulled from the structure.
City leaders in London said fire department crews have fully extinguished a fire on Main Street, where one person was taken to a Lexington hospital after being pulled from the structure.
Fire crews in London are putting out final hot spots and inspecting the integrity of a London building that caught fire in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Fire crews in London are putting out final hot spots and inspecting the integrity of a London building that caught fire in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Law enforcement officials in London alerted the public early Tuesday morning that two blocks of the Main Street area have been blocked off due to a fire.
Law enforcement officials in London alerted the public early Tuesday morning that two blocks of the Main Street area have been blocked off due to a fire.
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The London Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying individuals connected to an overnight theft at a local business. Police say the theft happened at Kentucky Highlands Investment, loc…
The London Police Department is asking for the public's help to identify two individuals connected to a theft early Sunday morning at a local business.
A London business owned by a councilmember was vandalized on Saturday, Jan. 10, and Mayor Randall Weddle has called for a thorough investigation into the matter.
London Mayor Randall Weddle has announced his bid for re-election, citing progress made in public safety, economic development, and quality of life for families during his term.
Danny Johnson had a fully robotic liver transplant operation 18 days ago. The procedure took 16.5 hours, but just three days later, Danny was walking up steps.
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Several City of London agencies are thanking city leaders after an emergency ordinance was passed that allows them to stay on the job following months of budget uncertainty. Multiple departments — including t…
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The City of London has canceled a special-called City Council meeting Tuesday. Leaders have been working to move forward on an emergency budget and pay plan aimed at keeping city workers on the job. The meeti…
The judge has urged both the Mayor and the City Council to find common ground before the ordinances are to take effect on Wednesday.
The London City Council defended its budget cuts that were blocked by the court, arguing that city departments were overstaffed and the cuts were necessary to reduce a potential $10 million liability.
One person is with critical injuries following a Thursday evening ATV crash in Laurel County near Callahan Falls.
One person is with critical injuries following a Thursday evening ATV crash in Laurel County near Callahan Falls.
On Wednesday, Dec. 31, the Laurel County Circuit Court ruled that it had good cause to grant a restraining order and temporary injunction to keep London Mayor Randall Weddle from implementing the four ordinances that would have cut staffin…
The Laurel County Sheriff's Office arrested 24-year-old Tanner Couch of London for allegedly robbing a Marathon SuperStation at gunpoint on December 23.
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The City of London says impacts from the recently amended city budget are already being felt, with additional service disruptions expected in the coming weeks if changes are not made. In a public statement po…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The London City Council has voted to override Mayor Randall Weddle’s veto of a new pay plan and several ordinances aimed at balancing the city’s budget. The ordinances were originally passed earlier th…
The London City Council is facing a lawsuit over several controversial ordinances that could result in job losses and budget cuts, potentially jeopardizing public safety by restricting city services.
At noon on Tuesday, a special meeting is set to be held in London, with the city's pay plan and various other ordinances hanging in the balance.
A 64-year-old London man was arrested on Dec. 28 after he allegedly threatened to kill a woman and burn down her home while under the influence of methamphetamine, officials reported.
A London man was arrested on Sunday morning for allegedly threatening to kill a woman and trying to make his way into her residence while under the influence of drugs.
A London man was arrested on Sunday morning for allegedly threatening to kill a woman and trying to make his way into her residence while under the influence of drugs.
London, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A London man was arrested early Saturday morning following a domestic complaint in Laurel County, according to the sheriff’s office. Sheriff John Root said deputies were dispatched around 6 a.m. to Tim Bowman…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A man was arrested early Tuesday morning after deputies responded to a report of a burglary in progress at a business in Laurel County, according to Sheriff John Root. The sheriff’s office says Deputy…
The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Electronic Crime Branch arrested a London man Thursday evening in connection with child sexual abuse material (CSAM) charges.
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky Supreme Court has denied the London City Council’s appeal seeking to remove Mayor Randall Weddle from office. Earlier this year, the London City Council filed a notice of appeal challengin…
A fugitive with warrants in multiple states was arrested in Laurel County earlier this month thanks to a tip from Ohio police officers.
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – London Mayor Randall Weddle is warning of possible layoffs following the passage of an amended city budget, raising concerns about transparency and the city’s employee pay plan. Weddle made the remarks…
The mayor warned that the entire fire department may have to be laid off if the council doesn't make amendments to the budget.