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Remains of local Korean War soldier identified almost 70 years after he went MIA

Another local hero will be returning to Whitley County as officials with the U.S. Department of Defense recently announced that the remains of Army Corporal Billie Joe Hash have been positively identified. Hash, who served with the Headquarters Battery, 57th Field Artillery...

Laurel Lake Spillway search continues for missing man

The search for a Hazard man who was swept away Saturday night when the gates were opened at the Laurel Lake spillway went into its fourth day Tuesday, but officials say it is likely now a recovery effort. Personnel from multiple agencies in Whitley and Laurel County were called...

Armed Tri-County Reserve says it was there to support peaceful protests

As Kentuckians for Change held its Black Lives Matter protest Thursday night in downtown Corbin, a group of nine people armed with rifles and handguns stood watching from across Main Street. The group was part of Tri–County Reserve. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents...

Black Lives Matter protest organizers say three-night event proved successful

Kentuckians for Change organizers, who led the Black Lives Matter protests that occurred in Corbin said the event held Thursday, Friday and Saturday was peaceful, drawing almost 300 people over the three nights. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to...

Man under arrest for alcohol intoxication spits in officer’s face

A Bowling Green man was arrested Saturday night in Corbin for allegedly spitting in a police officer’s face. 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 Member? Join Us

Local state troopers return from deployment to Louisville

Kentucky State Police from Post 11 in London and Post 10 in Harlan have returned from deployment to Louisville. The 16 troopers from Post 11, and 12 troopers from Post 10 returned over the weekend as the situation in the city following several days of rioting and peaceful...

Williamsburg Police investigating arson at local motel

Williamsburg Police say arson is suspected in the case of a fire that damaged an exterior door at the Super 8 Motel Monday night. 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 Member? Join Us

Corbin woman charged with threatening deputies

Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies say a Corbin woman was under the influence of alcohol when she threatened to use a knife or gun to fight with deputies Sunday afternoon. Della Kelly, 56, is facing charges of third-degree terroristic threatening and alcohol intoxication in a...

Search continues for Hazard man swept away Saturday at Laurel Lake spillway

The search is continuing for a Hazard man, who was swept away Saturday night when the gates were opened at the Laurel Lake spillway, but officials say it is likely now a recovery effort. Personnel from multiple agencies in Whitley and Laurel County were called to the scene at...

Corbin Police: Man under arrest for public intoxication spit in officer’s face

A Bowling Green man was arrested Saturday night in Corbin for allegedly spitting in a police officer’s face. Corbin Police arrested Richard Bill Logsdon, 42, on charges of third-degree assault on a police officer and alcohol intoxication in a public place. Officer Adam Dailey...