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Legislative Update: Lawmakers send budget, investment bill to governor

(From the office of 82nd District Rep. Nick Wilson) After almost two years of work to craft a responsible spending plan that balances the state’s current needs and its long-term well-being, the Kentucky General Assembly is sending a two-year, $128.4 billion spending plan and a...
Posted On 03 Apr 2024
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Cleanup efforts continue after strong storms impact area Tuesday

No injuries are being reported at this time, but several homes and buildings in the Bee Creek area of Whitley County were damaged Tuesday evening when tornadic-like winds knocked down dozens of large trees.

Wilson secures $20.4 million in one-time funding for Whitley, Laurel Counties as part of pending budget bill

Representative Nick Wilson announced Monday that Whitley and Laurel Counties will receive a total of $20.4 million in one-time funding under legislation approved by the Kentucky House and Senate and sent to Governor Andy Beshear for his consideration. Projects include the...
Posted On 03 Apr 2024
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Safer Kentucky Act awaiting Governor’s signature

With only a little more than a week left in this year’s legislative session, the Kentucky General Assembly has sent House Bill 5, also known as the “Safer Kentucky Act,” to the desk of Governor Andy Beshear. This bill, sponsored by Representative Jared Bauman of Louisville, is a...
Posted On 03 Apr 2024
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Whitley Co. native, former McCreary assistant principal indicted on sex charges

A Whitley County native and former McCreary County assistant principal was indicted last week on multiple sexual-related charges involving a minor. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not a...
Posted On 03 Apr 2024
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Pair enters not-guilty pleas in fatal DUI crash

The Williamsburg man and Arizona woman facing charges in connection to a fatal DUI crash in January have each entered not-guilty pleas in their cases. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not...

Master Commissioner Sales 4-3-2024

MASTER COMMISSIONER SALES In order to comply with the orders of the Whitley Circuit Court, the Master Commissioner will sell the property described in the following action(s) on MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2024 at the hour of 12:00 noon, at the door of the Whitley County Judicial Center,...

Legal Notices for 4-3-2024

NOTICE: Notice is hereby given by order of the Whitley District Court, that the following appointments have been made: Sierra Rhinehart, 422 N. 3rd Street, Williamsburg, KY 40769 was appointed administratrix on 3/5/2024 for the estate of Larry Rhinehart (deceased), 422 N. 3rd...

Electronic Edition For 4-3-24

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Jury trial set for Corbin man accused beating three-year-old child to death

A jury trial has been set for the Corbin man accused of beating a three-year-old child to death last February, though it will still be quite some time before the case is presented to jurors. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day!...
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