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Newsy’s student News Journals: Week 3 #FriendFriday

Today is the last day of questions for Newsy’s student News Journal worksheets! Make sure your students or young learners use the graphic below to help them complete the final #FriendFriday questions!

Superseding indictment issued in attempted murder of a police officer case

A Williamsburg man, who allegedly tried to run over a Kentucky State Police trooper nearly 18 months ago before he was subsequently shot by another trooper, was indicted again Monday by a Whitley County Grand Jury. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe...
Posted On 23 Dec 2021

Three still incarcerated after W’burg police, ATF seize 60 grams of suspected meth

Three people are still incarcerated in the Whitley County Detention Center in lieu of $50,000 cash bonds after a joint investigation by the Williamsburg police and federal agents resulted in the seizure of about 60 grams of suspected methamphetamine, according to arrest citations...
Posted On 23 Dec 2021

Corbin police officers help make Christmas a little merrier

The Corbin Police Department helped make 100 children’s Christmases a little merrier this year. The department’s Shop with a Cop program allowed children to purchase up to $100 worth of items at Corbin Walmart on Dec. 15. Children were joined by a member of the Corbin Police...

No jelly memberships for W’burg employees this Christmas, just money

City employees got a nice surprise Friday morning when they showed up at Williamsburg City Hall for their annual Christmas dinner and to get their paychecks and Christmas bonuses. A short time before the dinner, the Williamsburg City Council held a special meeting where they...
Posted On 23 Dec 2021

For first time in nearly 30 years, PVA’s race will be contested

For the first time in nearly 30 years, there will be a contested race for Whitley County Property Valuation Administrator (PVA) in Whitley County. Incumbent Ronnie Moses and challenger Herb Petrey both filed to run for PVA on Dec. 15. Moses was first elected during a special...
Posted On 23 Dec 2021