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Rep. Nick Wilson offers clarification in wake of controversy related to language in anti-incest bill

Nick Wilson, representative for Kentucky’s 82nd District, found himself amid controversy last week after an inadvertent typographical error in a bill he introduced during the current session of the Kentucky General Assembly made it appear as if he was attempting to legalize...

Testimony heard in case of Corbin man arrested on child porn charges

A Corbin man arrested earlier this month on 262 counts of possessing child pornography allegedly told police that he was a “hero” and that he was “trying to help” the hundreds of children who were depicted in the sexually explicit content found on his laptop. Read this story and...

Sheriff reveals that accused killer confessed to shooting Ohler after dispute over ammunition

The man accused of fatally shooting Charles Ohler earlier this month willingly turned over the murder weapon and confessed to police about how the incident occurred, which, according to testimony provided during a preliminary hearing Tuesday, was due to a disagreement over a box...

Whitley Co. Sheriff’s Department presents Whitley Co. Fiscal Court with $100,000 in excess fees

The Whitley County Fiscal Court accepted a $100,000 payment of excess fees from the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department during a special-called meeting last Friday. The sheriff’s department operates on a budget comprised of several different revenue sources, including collected...

Corbin BOE approves construction documents for upgrades to CHS athletic fields

A full facelift is in the works for many of Corbin High School’s athletic fields. 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

Whitley County Whiteout: Several inches of snowfall hit area

Aerial photography by TIMOTHY WYATT  Big Freeze: With several of inches of snowfall from Sunday night through Tuesday morning, local road crews have been working around the clock to try and clear roadways to make them as safe as possible for travel. According to Whitley County...

Search warrant affidavit reveals timeline of incident that led to murder charge in Charles Ohler’s death

Court documents obtained from the Whitley Circuit Court Clerk’s Office further detail the events that led to the alleged murder of Charles Ohler earlier this month. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this...

BREAKING: Missing W’Burg man found alive Tuesday afternoon

A Williamsburg man who has been missing since Sunday evening has been found alive. Walter Dewayne Dale, 35, was last seen in the area of the Eagle Falls trailhead at Cumberland Falls State Park Resort traveling on foot. A Golden Alert D was issued Monday by the Kentucky State...

Exit 29 de-annexation officially underway by London City Council

The official process of the City of London de-annexing at Exit 29 has begun. 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

Decision by Williamsburg Board of Adjustment regarding zoning permit being challenged in court

A decision made last month by the Williamsburg Board of Adjustment to uphold a zoning permit for a duplex being built on High Street is being challenged in Whitley Circuit Court. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please...