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London man severely injured in crash on KY 92 east

A London man was severely injured Saturday after he lost control of his vehicle on a treacherous Whitley County roadway and plunged 40 feet over an embankment into the woods.

Posted On 31 Dec 2008
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Ammonia leak forces evacuations in Corbin

An anhydrous ammonia leak at the Corbin Ice Plant early Tuesday evening caused the evacuation of nearly everyone within a half-mile area of the plant.

Posted On 31 Dec 2008
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VIDEO: Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear visits Whitley County as part of ‘Save the Children’ campaign

Posted On 24 Dec 2008
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Recent honor shows local school district doing well

Santa Claus will probably be busy in Whitley County Wednesday night with a lot of people on his nice list.

Posted On 24 Dec 2008
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Merry Christmas to all, especially my garbage man!

I had the good fortune this week of being invited to a special Christmas dinner held for employees of the Corbin Public Works, Recycling and Recreation Departments.

Posted On 24 Dec 2008
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Work on justice center could start in February

Design work should be complete on the new $18.9 million Whitley County Justice Center next month with demolition work on existing buildings on the site starting around late February, Whitley Circui

Posted On 24 Dec 2008
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Mayor: CUC should fix roads soon, or else

Unease over rough roads caused by sewer line extension in Corbin has hit a boiling point with some city leaders this week, and they are promising swift action on the issue if something isn't done a

Posted On 24 Dec 2008
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Search for lost kids has happy ending

When Angie Wilson called Whitley County 911 after she realized her three children, ages 11, 8 and seven, had wandered off Saturday morning near Laurel Lake, she said she never expected the kind of

Posted On 24 Dec 2008
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So far, surveys show public split on smoking ban

Leaders of a local coalition advocating a ban on smoking in Corbin restaurants say they have hit a few snags in getting final results of surveys distributed to local restaurants, but plan to releas

Posted On 24 Dec 2008
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