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New details regarding Chloe Darnell’s death revealed during preliminary hearing Monday

There was allegedly a pattern of abuse in the home where 4-year-old Chloe Darnell most recently resided before her untimely death, according to investigators, and though the cause of that death still remains unknown, preliminary autopsy results indicate Darnell had suffered...

Former Laurel County deputy, wife indicted on multiple theft charges

A former Laurel County sheriff’s deputy and his wife have been indicted by a Laurel County grand jury on multiple theft-related charges. 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 Co. child may have been dead for months, aunt, boyfriend being charged with murder

A four-year-old Whitley County girl whose body was found late last week may have been dead for months longer than originally believed, according to investigators. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this...

Whitley County burn ban rescinded following rainfall

The burn ban put in place earlier this month for Whitley County has been rescinded.  Whitley County Judge/Executive Pat White confirmed Tuesday that the burn ban is no longer in effect following recent rainfall throughout the county. The burn ban was initially put in place Nov. 8...

UPDATE: Body believed to be four year old found, custodian and one other arrested

UPDATE: A body believed to be that of four-year-old Chloe Darnell, who had not been seen since September, has been found, according to a release from the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department. The release, posted early Friday morning, stated that the body has been sent the...

Fifth St. roundabout taking shape

Work on a new roundabout in Corbin is well underway, but state transportation officials say that it isn’t expected to open until sometime next year. 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...

Burn ban in effect in Whitley County, KY in state of emergency

A burn ban is currently in effect in Whitley County as a statewide state of emergency has also been declared due ongoing wildfires. Last week, Whitley County Judge Executive Pat White issued a burn ban to prohibit outdoor burning of any kind within the county. The ban comes as...

Williamsburg city council to discuss increased fines for violators of city’s animal waste ordinance

Violators of the City of Williamsburg’s animal ordinance could soon be facing steeper penalties as the Williamsburg City Council is expected to begin discussion on increasing fines in the new year. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access...

W’Burg man who shot at mother ruled competent to stand trial

A Williamsburg man, who allegedly shot at and attempted to rob his mother during a January incident that led to a day-long manhunt, has be ruled competent to stand trial. Brady Bowman, 25, appeared in Whitley Circuit Court for a competency hearing Monday afternoon, which was held...

Area schools show improvement in 2022-2023 school report card

The Kentucky Department of Education released its 2022-2023 school report card data last week, which gauges each school district and individual school within the state based on several criteria, such as test scores and student readiness. Based on this year’s data, area schools...