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Update: Corbin woman arrested in hit and run case

A Corbin woman, who was wanted in connection with a hit and run accident early Thursday evening, has been apprehended. About 7:30 p.m. Friday, KSP officers out of the Post 10 in Harlan announced that an arrest warrant had been issued for Michelle Huddleston Helton, 41, for...
Posted On 08 Jun 2018

Murder suspect still undergoing psychiatric treatment

A Williamsburg man, who is awaiting trial for stabbing someone to death earlier this year, was scheduled to appear in Whitley Circuit Court Monday afternoon for hearing, but instead is undergoing additional treatment at the Kentucky Correctional Psychiatric Center (KCPC) Jeffery...
Posted On 06 Jun 2018

W’Burg finances good, but no employee raises for now

Overall the finances for the city of Williamsburg are looking pretty good for the upcoming fiscal year that starts July 1, with general fund revenue up slightly but city employees aren’t projected to get a pay raise. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or...
Posted On 06 Jun 2018

W’burg council discusses needle proof gloves, ladder truck

Obtaining needle proof gloves for first responders, a drone for the police department and possibly a ladder truck for the fire department were among the topics of conversation during a special-called Williamsburg City Council meeting late Monday afternoon. Read this story and...
Posted On 06 Jun 2018

W’burg block parties kick off Friday with ‘Off the Clock’

Once again this summer you don’t have to go any further than Bill Woods Park in Williamsburg most Friday nights to find either free live concerts or free movies in the park. “I am looking forward to another great summer of fun with our block parties and movies in the park and all...
Posted On 06 Jun 2018

Routine traffic stop leads to four arrests for suspected crystal meth

A routine traffic stop late Sunday evening lead to the arrest of four Williamsburg residents on charges of drug trafficking and engaging in organized crime. Monday afternoon, Whitley District Judge Fred White entered not guilty pleas for Freddie Lee Akers, 54, Joseph Tye, 34,...
Posted On 06 Jun 2018

W’burg man charged with assaulting sister with bat

A Williamsburg man has been charged with assaulting his sister with a bat late Friday afternoon. 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 06 Jun 2018

George Hayes Road repair expected to cost $171,000

When it comes to the continued closure of a portion of George Hayes Road, which partially collapsed on April 17, there is some good news and some bad news. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content....
Posted On 06 Jun 2018

Reducing Whitley Co. smoking rate would cut cancer deaths, improve health, Chandler says

Kentucky is the cancer capital of the nation, and while cancer deaths have declined about 20 percent nationwide since 1980, they have increased in Whitley County and in most of the other 119 Kentucky counties. Deaths due to cancer in Whitley County, at 238 deaths per 100,000...
Posted On 30 May 2018

Time capsule set to be opened on May 25, 2068

How much will a book of Forever Stamps be worth 50 years from now? Of course this is assuming that the U.S. Postal Service is still in existence then. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not...
Posted On 30 May 2018