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Home where triple homicide occurred sells at auction

An Emlyn home, which was the scene of a 2017 triple homicide and that partially burned in late 2017, has been sold through a special master commissioner. 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 13 Jun 2018

Corbin City Commission proposes project-packed budget

The Corbin City Commission plans to spend $200,000 less in the coming year, but if approved, the 2018-19 fiscal year budget includes a new pumper for the fire department, four new cruisers for the police department, a new truck for recycling, expansion of the Larry Stevens...

Staff finds used drug needles on Corbin Preschool playground

Corbin Police were called to the Corbin Preschool Center on Master Street Tuesday after employees found two syringes in the playground area. 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?...

GoFundMe account established to return drowning victim to native Mexico

A GoFundMe account has been established to return the body of the Lexington man who drown Saturday at Laurel Lake to his native Mexico. The account’s goal is to raise $6,000 to help the family of 42-year-old Alfonzo Sanchez-Gonzalez. “Alfonso was a very loved person and was...

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

Man seriously injured in crash Tuesday, motorcycle catches fire

Knox County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a motorcycle wreck Tuesday afternoon in Gray that began when the rider struck a deer and ended with the motorcycle going up in flames. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please...

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

Lily boy dies three days after being struck by train

A 12-year-old died Monday from injuries sustained when he was struck by a train in southern Laurel County Friday night. Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies firefighters and emergency personnel were called to the scene off of Robinson Creek Road at approximately 8:35 p.m. During the...

Man drowns Saturday at Laurel Lake

One person drown Saturday afternoon at the beach at the Laurel Lake spillway. Emergency personnel were called to the scene off of Ky. 1193 at approximately 3 p.m. Officials said bystanders were able to pull the man, identified as Alfonzo Sanchez-Gonzalez, 42, of Lexington out of...

Motorists advised to re-route due to tractor trailer wreck on KY 26

Traffic on Ky. 26 in Woodbine has been reduced to one lane after a tractor trailer ran off the road. The truck went over a steep embankment, landing on it’s side in an area between Ky. 6 and the Corbin bypass. Emergency personnel are working to determine how to move the...