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Enjoying a Copperhead Trail Ride

Photo by TIMOTHY WYATT More than two dozen motorcycles and other sport vehicles congregated Saturday morning at the Kentucky Splash Waterpark for the annual Copperhead Trail Ride. The trail consists of a 60-mile route through portions of scenic Whitley and McCreary County. The...

Alabama man indicted on 21 counts of sexual-related charges in Knox County

A Knox County grand jury has indicted an Alabama man on more than 20 sexual-related charges, including rape, for multiple alleged incidents involving a child that spanned more than six years. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every...

Williamsburg City Council considering amendment to alcohol ordinance

The City of Williamsburg is preparing for a possible amendment to its alcohol ordinance that would expand hours of sale for certain businesses, such as the soon-to-open Cumberland Mint Gaming Hall. A first reading of the amendment was presented to the Williamsburg City Council...

Work at Exit 15 should soon be coming to an end

For area motorists wearied from traveling through the ongoing construction at the Exit 15 interchange in Whitley County, an end may finally soon be in sight. Traffic along US25W at the exit has been forced to a crawl at times throughout the past several months due to the...

New ice cream boat making a splash on Laurel Lake

The pontoon the Mullis’ use for their business is decked out with signage and a full menu placard, highlighting the assortment of treats they offer, which range from a variety of 12 pre-frozen favorites, such as Drumsticks and Spongebob Squarepants shaped ice cream. If you plan...

UK Coop Art Center hosting artist reception Saturday night

The Whitley County Cooperative Extension Community Art Center is hosting its second artist reception in two years this weekend, where a small group of local artists will be featured.

Upgrades to WHS football field discussed Tuesday

The key items the district is looking at are lighting and bleachers, though more could be considered if funds permit. The process to bring some much-needed upgrades to the football field at Williamsburg Independent began Tuesday, with the Williamsburg Independent Board of...

Williamsburg man who struck, killed man changing tire sentenced to prison

VANOVER A Williamsburg man who was facing multiple charges stemming from a 2021 incident in which he struck and killed a man with his vehicle has been sentenced to eight years in prison. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day!...

Corbin Independent advertising for upcoming open enrollment

A new school year often brings a lot of firsts for students. This year, many area school districts will be grappling with some firsts of their own as they attempt to navigate new Kentucky legislation that effectively nulls school boundaries, allowing parents the option to freely...

Whitley Co. Sheriff’s deputies arrest two on drug trafficking charges

A Corbin man and Richmond woman were arrested early Sunday morning after a routine patrol led to the discovery of methamphetamine and other drugs. 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...