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A Whitley County man, who was reported beaten by two Kentucky State Police troopers in 2020, allegedly set fire to the home of one of the officers prior to the alleged assault. The man later pleaded guilty in Whitley Circuit Court to charges related to the arson incident,...

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A Nov. 8 trial date has been set in U.S. District Court in London for two Kentucky State Police troopers and one former trooper, who were indicted last week in connection with the alleged excessive force arrest of a suspect during a 2020 incident in Whitley County, and then...

Jerry F. Taylor, one of Whitley County’s most successful and controversial politicians, has passed away. Taylor, 84, of Williamsburg, died Friday, Aug. 19, at his home. Funeral services were held Monday at Grace Christian Fellowship with Rev. Bill Carpenter and Rev. Gerald...

College. It’s a great thing for many people, myself included, but it isn’t for everybody. You know what, that’s not a bad thing. Yes, the world needs engineers, scientists, astronomers, doctors and lawyers. It also needs electricians, carpenters, plumbers and farmers. I’ve long...

For the first time ever, NIBROC featured a pickleball tournament this year. The Maguet family swept the competition, with Darla and Quinn Maguet taking first place in the mixed doubles category, Darla and Emma Maguet placing first in the female doubles category, and Eric and...

When the COVID-19 pandemic struck forcing businesses and restaurants to shut down and people to stay inside, it is no secret that the tourism industry was the hardest hit sector of the economy. Fortunately, the tourism industry has largely bounced back to where it was...

Those affected by the July 31 flash flooding in Whitley County or other flooding events across eastern Kentucky, who want to talk to a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) official in-person, can go to the Whitley County Health Department on Sunday, Aug. 21, through...

The Corbin City Commission took official steps Monday to deed property between Corbin High School’s Campbell Field and the Creek Walk to the Corbin Independent Board of Education so it can start renovation work at the football stadium. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents...