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KSP investigating Wednesday shooting in Whitley County

Kentucky State Police are conducting a death investigation in Whitley County stemming from a shooting death that occurred Wednesday afternoon. Master Trooper Scottie Pennington, public affairs officer at Post 11 in London, identified the deceased as Derrick L. Cook, 43, of...

Corbin woman charged with robbery

A Corbin woman has been charged with robbery after allegedly assaulting a lost prevention officer at the Williamsburg Walmart Wednesday night. Williamsburg Police charged Amanda Felts, 33, with second-degree robbery. According to the arrest citation, at approximately 9:25 p.m.,...

Bridge maintenance operations continue on I-75 in Whitley County

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that a portion of I-75 southbound (right lane) at mile point 2.5 will remain closed until further notice. The lane closure is necessary to allow crews to perform bridge repair operations. KYTC asks motorists to be aware...
Posted On 16 Sep 2021

Photo Gallery: A look back at Old Fashioned Trading Days

  Whether it was dancing in the streets, mechanical bull rides, snacking on junk food, getting balloon animals or getting your face painted, this year’s 38th Annual Old Fashioned Trading Days offered a little something for everyone.
Posted On 16 Sep 2021

WCHS students getting valuable career certifications

High school isn’t what it used to be when most people who are 50 and older attended it, or even many folks now in their 40s or even 30s. Some students are now graduating high school with the ability to enter the work force already certified in a field and able to start a career....
Posted On 16 Sep 2021

Local school districts opt to keep masks

All three school districts in Whitley County will continue enforcing a mask policy for students and staff while indoors at least for now. During a special legislative session last week, the Kentucky General Assembly voted to end a state mandate on masking in schools, and to give...
Posted On 16 Sep 2021

Donation to Corbin Fire and Police

Cash Express of Corbin donated food to the Corbin Fire and Police Departments on Friday in remembrance of 9/11/2001.

Robbery suspect sought

The Corbin Police Department is investigating an attempted robbery at the Quality Tobacco store across from 19th Street. Corbin Police Department Corbin Police Lt. Coy Wilson said a female entered the establishment and said that she had a gun before attempting to rob the place....

Undefeated Corbin will host Somerset Friday night after 49-6 win at Pulaski Co; Whitley Co. hosts Bell Co.

What did Coach Tom Greer’s Corbin Redhounds do for an encore to last week’s 27-7 win over Franklin County? More of the same, going to Pulaski County and running for 227 yards and five touchdowns while the defense picked off quarterback Brysen Dugger three times in the 49-6 win...

Test to stay program allows students to return to school after COVID exposure

Pleasant View Elementary School student Madison Willmore got to go to school this week despite having been exposed to COVID-19 a few days earlier thanks in part to a new coronavirus testing program that the school district has implemented, and will be expanding to some other...
Posted On 16 Sep 2021