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Three-year-old Woodbine boy accidently drown, Coroner says

Officials say a three-year-old who was found unresponsive in a pond Saturday night in Woodbine drown. Whitley County Coroner Andy Croley confirmed the cause of death Tuesday night. “It was an accident,” Croley said. The child was found in the pond near his home on Wilton School...

Tues. Night Highlights: April 16, 2019

The following is a recap of the action involving coverage area high school baseball and softball teams on Tuesday night, April 16.
Posted On 17 Apr 2019
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8th Annual Tri-County Conquer 5k set for Saturday

If you enjoy running or walking, want to have your picture taken with some superheroes, or just want to come out to show your support for a program that helps sexual assault victims, then you might want to head down to the Eighth Annual Tri-County Conquer 5k and Kids’ Superhero...
Posted On 17 Apr 2019

Colonel Players presenting ‘Rapunzel Uncut’ Thursday, Friday

Local residents will have a chance to check out the play, “Rapunzel Uncut” courtesy of Whitley County High School’s Colonel Players on Thursday and Friday evening. The story, which was written by Mariah Everman, is that of Rapunzel but told by dueling narrators, with a...
Posted On 17 Apr 2019

Ordinance would permit Corbin Fire Department to bill insurance companies for services to non-residents

Individuals from out of town, or at least their insurance companies, will be billed for services from the Corbin Fire Department under the terms of a new ordinance that passed its first reading during the regular meeting of the Corbin City Commission Monday night. Read this story...

Sheriff’s department sued over 2017 wreck

The Whitley County Sheriff’s Department is being sued in connection with a 2017 traffic accident. Mary Moyer filed suit in Whitley Circuit Court on April 3 against the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department and Deputy Joseph W. Prewitt in connection with the June 30, 2017 crash,...
Posted On 17 Apr 2019

Texas man indicted on four counts of attempted murder

The Whitley County Grand Jury handed down an attempted murder indictment Monday against a Texas man, who allegedly led police on a vehicle pursuit from Kentucky into Tennessee last fall while shooting into vehicles. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe...
Posted On 17 Apr 2019

Couple accused of splashing paint on Engineer Street Bridge gets court date

A Williamsburg couple, who is accused of splattering paint all over the decking of the Engineer Street Bridge is scheduled to appear in Whitley District Court on Tuesday. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to...

W’burg Community Easter Egg Hunt set for Saturday

Over 2,800 Easter eggs will be hidden in Briar Creek Park waiting for local youngsters ages 10 and under to find as part of the Eighth Annual Williamsburg Community Easter Egg Hunt, which will take place on Saturday starting at 1 p.m. “I just got a notice from him. Yes, the...
Posted On 17 Apr 2019

I-75 widening project set to begin Monday near Corbin

Construction work on the widening of Interstate 75 near Exit 29 is scheduled to begin Monday. Officials with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 11 office in Manchester said the $53.5 million project will widen the interstate in both directions to six lanes. “Crews will...
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