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Man under arrest for alcohol intoxication spits in officer’s face

A Bowling Green man was arrested Saturday night in Corbin for allegedly spitting in a police officer’s face. 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

Williamsburg Police investigating arson at local motel

Williamsburg Police say arson is suspected in the case of a fire that damaged an exterior door at the Super 8 Motel Monday night. 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

Corbin woman charged with threatening deputies

Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies say a Corbin woman was under the influence of alcohol when she threatened to use a knife or gun to fight with deputies Sunday afternoon. Della Kelly, 56, is facing charges of third-degree terroristic threatening and alcohol intoxication in a...

Search continues for Hazard man swept away Saturday at Laurel Lake spillway

The search is continuing for a Hazard man, who was swept away Saturday night when the gates were opened at the Laurel Lake spillway, but officials say it is likely now a recovery effort. Personnel from multiple agencies in Whitley and Laurel County were called to the scene at...

Corbin Police: Man under arrest for public intoxication spit in officer’s face

A Bowling Green man was arrested Saturday night in Corbin for allegedly spitting in a police officer’s face. Corbin Police arrested Richard Bill Logsdon, 42, on charges of third-degree assault on a police officer and alcohol intoxication in a public place. Officer Adam Dailey...

Local women must wait for shot at Miss KY crown; Miss NIBROC 2020 canceled

Three local ladies, who were scheduled to compete in the 2020 Miss Kentucky competition, must wait until 2021 for their opportunity at the crown and the chance to compete in the Miss America Pageant. 2019 Miss NIBROC Katelynn Johnson, 2019 Miss University of Louisville Makenna...

Corbin Recreation Facility to reopen June 15 with new policies and procedures

Corbin city officials have announced plans to reopen the Corbin Recreation Center beginning June 15. The facility will be open from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday. The facility will be available to be used by appointment and...

Daniel Boone National Forest waiving some recreational fees June 6, 7, and 13

Fees at multiple recreation areas in the Daniel Boone National Forest will be waived on select dates in order to help promote National Fishing and Boating Week and National Get Outdoors Day. Officials announced Friday that fees will be waived at all boat ramps outside of...

Corbin JC Penney to remain open as company announces first round of store closings

The JC Penney store in Corbin has reopened with limited hours, and, according to company officials, it will remain open as the company in the first phase of closings as it navigates through Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The store reopened on May 27 and will be open noon until 7 p.m....

12 Kentucky State Police troopers from Post 10 deployed to Louisville Thursday

Additional Kentucky State Police troopers from southeast Kentucky have been deployed to Louisville. Officials with Kentucky State Police Post 10 in Harlan, which also serves Knox and Bell counties, announced Thursday that 12 troopers were deployed. Troopers from Post 11 in London...