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Corbin man now faces federal charges for setting wildfires

A man who U.S. Forest Service officials say is responsible for setting numerous wildfires in Whitley County that burned roughly 200 acres of land is now facing federal charges for the blazes.

Corbin Odyssey of the Mind team wins state championship, will go to World Finals

A team of seven fourth and fifth grader from Corbin Schools took top honors...

ONLY ONLINE: Documents reveal what agents took in Hodge searches

Federal authorities seized 90 items as potential evidence while executing search warrants last November at former Sheriff Lawrence Hodge's office, home, official vehicle and other places.

Man admits to setting wildfires that burned 200 acres of National Forest

Michael Luttrell, of Corbin, is accused of setting wildfires that burned 200 acres of the...

‘Toxic fumes’ force closure of Corbin employment, welfare offices

A sign on the door to the Employment and Training Office in Corbin says the facility will be closed until Thursday due to 'toxic fumes.'

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Judge orders hearing to determine if McCreary attorney will lose his driver’s license

A judge will hold a hearing March 10 to determine if a McCreary County Master Commissioner and Trial Commissioner should lose his license ... over three and a half years after he was initially arrested for drunk driving following an automobile accident in Williamsburg.

BRMC discontinues in-patient chemical dependency program

After about 15 years in operation, Baptist Regional Medical Center announced this week that it has discontinued its in-patient chemical dependency program, citing financial "non-viability" as one of the main reasons for the move.

City offering $500 reward for info that leads to arrest of graffiti vandals

Graffiti can be seen on a downtown mural the city of Corbin used a $5,000...

Williamsburg woman dies in single-vehicle crash Monday

A Williamsburg woman died Monday as the result of a single-vehicle crash, and authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident.

Corbin School System buys old City Utilties building for $225,000; plans to use it for alternative school

The Corbin City Utilities Commission approved the sale of its old main office building for $225,000 Tuesday evening to the Corbin Independent School System, and school officials say the facility will be the new home of the district's alternative school program.