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Ky. Treasurer returns $2 million to Whitley County residents

The Kentucky State Treasury has experienced another year of record unclaimed property returns under the leadership of Treasurer Allison Ball, her office announced Friday. Treasurer Ball has returned more unclaimed property in a three-year period than any state treasurer in...
Posted On 16 Jan 2019

Whitley Co. getting $19,000 to clean up four illegal dumps

Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet Secretary Charles Snavely announced Monday that approximately $1.15 million in grant funding had been awarded for the cleanup of 77 illegal dumps in 20 counties across Kentucky, including Whitley County. Whitley County Solid Waste...
Posted On 16 Jan 2019

W’burg man arrested for unlawful imprisonment of his wife

A Williamsburg man is facing unlawful imprisonment and DUI charges following an incident early Sunday morning. 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
Posted On 16 Jan 2019

Deputies recover stolen four-wheeler during routine traffic stop

A Whitley County Sheriff’s deputy recently recovered a stolen four-wheeler during a routine traffic stop in the eastern portion of the county. Whitley County Sheriff’s Deputy Jonas Saunders charged Matthew Taylor, 37, of Williamsburg, with receiving stolen property over $500 but...
Posted On 16 Jan 2019

Free Hepatitis A vaccinations are available Jan. 22, Jan. 24 in W’burg

Kentucky is the worst state in the country for the Hepatitis A outbreak and Whitley County now has the second most reported cases of Hepatitis A cases in the state, but local officials are hoping to improve those numbers by giving away up to 600 free Hepatitis A vaccines during a...
Posted On 16 Jan 2019

Prosecution seeking DNA swabs from accused killer Jeffery Cole

A Williamsburg man, who tried to have his name changed to Victor Von Frankenstein one week before he allegedly killed someone nearly one year ago and who has since been found competent to stand trial, is going to have to wait a few months longer to find out when he will stand...
Posted On 16 Jan 2019

Main Street Baptist Church offering free community meal each Wednesday

A new program being offered by Main Street Baptist Church in Williamsburg is proving the old adage wrong that there is no such thing as a free meal. Every Wednesday from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. until May, the church will be offering free community meals to anyone who wants to come and...
Posted On 16 Jan 2019

Grand jury hears evidence in case of triple strangulation killing

Investigators are getting closer to solving a triple homicide that took place at a residence off Deep Branch Road in 2017. Whitley County Sheriff’s deputies and the Whitley County Coroner’s office are seen investigating a 2017 triple homicide on Deep Branch Road. The...
Posted On 09 Jan 2019

Suspicious vehicle complaint leads to drug bust

Corbin Police investigating a suspicious vehicle at an area apartment complex Sunday were forced to chase down a suspect, twice. 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
Posted On 09 Jan 2019

Even though Bible reading event was canceled, W’burg woman still did her part

From 2016 – 2018, Whitley County residents started off the year taking part in the Kentucky 120 United Initiative, which involved getting people at one location in every Kentucky county to read the Bible straight through over a four-day period to start the New Year. Read...
Posted On 09 Jan 2019