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21 hours ago | wymt.com | Amelia Lee

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WYMT) - It is National Police Week, and lawmakers and law enforcement officers gathered in Washington D.C. to pay tribute to police officers who died in the line of duty. The candlelight vigil was held for the 24,412 officers engraved on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, 11 of whom served at the Perry County Sheriff’s Office. Chief Deputy Jason Duff with the Perry County Sheriff’s Office was at the vigil this year.

1 day ago | wymt.com | Caroline Mueller

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - A joint drug investigation led to the seizure of over six ounces of methamphetamine and the arrest of a London man Tuesday afternoon. According to officials with the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, their narcotics and general investigation detectives, along with the DEA, executed a high-risk search warrant at a residence off Newt’s Way, about four miles south of London.

1 day ago | wymt.com | Amelia Lee |Caroline Mueller

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WYMT) - Kentucky is making a name for itself once more in politics, with some leaders not seeking re-election and others looking to move up. Previous CoverageIn February of 2024, U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell announced his decision not to seek re-election. Since then, multiple current and former lawmakers have expressed interest in running for McConnell’s seat. Shortly after McConnell’s decision, former attorney general Republican Daniel Cameron announced his bid for the U.S. Senate.

1 day ago | wymt.com | Phil Pendleton

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - The case against the man accused of setting fire to his home, which led to the deaths of his sons, is heading to a grand jury. Dustin Fields is charged with arson in the house fire that killed his sons, 13-year-old Bentley and 15-year-old Rylan. The fire destroyed their home in Franklin County on April 30. RELATEDFields was in court Tuesday afternoon for a preliminary hearing, and his case was forwarded to a grand jury.

2 days ago | wymt.com | Amelia Lee

PERRY Co., Ky. (WYMT) - National Police Week is Sunday, May 11 through Saturday, May 17. People throughout the country are traveling to Washington, D.C. this week to honor police officers. We will have more details on WYMT Mountain News at 6 p.m.Law enforcement heroes will be recognized in D.C., some with their names on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. Jessie Day with the Perry County Sheriff’s Office said 11 served at the office. “That is fallen deputies from this county,” Day said.