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Whitley County girl dies Saturday evening after being struck by vehicle

A six-year-old girl died after being hit by a vehicle Saturday evening in the Piney Grove community of Whitley County. 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 27 Feb 2022

Corbin City Commission approves appeal of annexation decision

The Corbin City Commission voted unanimously to approve and direct DBL (Dressman Benzinger Lavelle) Law to file an appeal in the Corbin-London annexation lawsuit during a special called meeting Wednesday. The vote follows Laurel Circuit Court Judge Gregory Lay’s ruling to...

Judge rules in London’s favor in Exit 29 annexation lawsuit

Laurel County Circuit Court Judge Gregory Lay has ruled in favor of London in the annexation lawsuit regarding property off of Exit 29. The decision was filed on Wednesday, and Lay granted London’s motion for summary judgement. “We have just received the ruling through our...

Jail employee arrested for intoxication while on duty Wednesday

A Whitley County Detention Center worker found herself on the other side of the law Wednesday morning after she was arrested for allegedly being intoxicated while at work. Kathleen Kramer was arrested for public intoxication and possession of marijuana Wednesday morning. Read...
Posted On 09 Feb 2022

W’burg man found dead under bridge Monday

No foul play is suspected in the death of a Williamsburg man, who was found dead under a bridge late Monday afternoon. Whitley County Coroner Andy Croley pronounced Joel L. Terrell, 48, dead at 5:38 p.m. Terrell was found unresponsive about 5:30 p.m. under a Cumberland River...
Posted On 01 Feb 2022

Patrick withdraws from judge-executive’s race

There will be one less contested election in Whitley County this May. Williamsburg Police Officer Dorman Patrick Jr. officially withdrew from the judge-executive’s race Monday morning, said Whitley County Clerk Carolyn Willis. “This morning, I officially withdrew my candidacy for...
Posted On 31 Jan 2022

Multi pound meth trafficking organization with Corbin ties dismantled

Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies have made two arrests in connection with a local multi pound methamphetamine drug trafficking organization, which they say has been dismantled and was distributing drugs in the Corbin area, according to a sheriff’s department release late Friday...
Posted On 28 Jan 2022

Public’s help sought to locate missing juvenile

Update: The juvenile has been reported as found. The individual allegedly returned of his own volition, according to the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department.   The Whitley County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s assistance to help locate a missing...
Posted On 27 Jan 2022

Race for Whitley County Jailer now has six candidates after Moses withdraws

It is now a six-person race to be the next Whitley County Jailer as Rocky Moses, Jr. withdrew from the race on Thursday. Moses announced the decision on his Facebook page Thursday morning. “I want to start off by saying thank you to each and every one of you that has supported me...

KSP identifies officer, suspect involved in Jan. 11 shooting incident

Kentucky State Police have released the name of the suspect and the name of the officer involved in a non-fatal trooper-involved shooting that occurred about two weeks ago in the north Corbin/southern Laurel County area. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or...
Posted On 24 Jan 2022