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Father wants to see video of fight that hurt State Rep., but officials say ‘no’

Trevor Canada's motorbike and four-wheeler are at home just where they left them. His father, Dewey L. Canada, said they will remain there until his son, who is in the Juvenile Detention Center in Breathitt County while awaiting trial on assault charges, returns home.

Blaze guts Keavy home late Tuesday night

Keavy Firefighters had a house fire on Rooks Branch Road knocked down within a matter of minutes, but were on the scene for more than three hours Tuesday night to ensure it was completely extinguished.

Two injured in Woodbine shooting; police seek suspect

Kentucky State Police are searching for 57-year-old James Bargo, who is accused of shooting Charity Carter and Harold Croley multiple times Tuesday afternoon in what police describe as a domestic dispute.

Corbin Main Street Manager announces resignation

Effective April 22, Corbin officials will be looking for a new Main Street Program Manager.

Authorities warn of possible local phone scam

Laurel County Sheriff John Root is warning of a possible phone scam in which the caller is attempting to get residents to divulge their social security numbers.

ONLY ONLINE: Alleged shoplifter locks himself in his own truck

After he was caught trying to shoplift a tool set from Tri-County Industrial Supply, Ryan S. Brock of Corbin tried to evade Laurel County Sheriff's Deputies by running to his truck and locking himself inside.

EXTRA CONTENT: Williamsburg man files brutality lawsuit against Corbin police

Wiley Smith of Williamsburg, who claims Corbin Police tased him twice and then pepper sprayed him during a traffic stop on U.S. 25 in April 2010, before slamming the door of the police cruiser on his legs, has filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Corbin, Corbin...

Dozens nabbed in Laurel drug roundup Friday

John Root took office as Laurel County Sheriff on Jan. 1. On Jan. 3 his deputies...

UPDATED: North Corbin antiques store robbed; owner attacked with stun gun beaten

Kentucky State Police are searching for a man who reportedly robbed "Ona Whim...

Anonymous tip leads to discovery of unregistered sex offender found living in Keavy

Following up on an anonymous tip, Kentucky State Police found convicted sex offender Amos Lee Riley living in a home on Level Green Road in the Keavy community.