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Slide operations begin today (April 10) on KY 92E in Whitley County

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that slide operations will take place on KY 92E at mile point 23.62 (eastbound lane) in Whitley County beginning today (April 10), and lasting until Friday (April 14 ) at 7 p.m. The roadway will be reduced to one...
Posted On 10 Apr 2023
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Kentucky’s congressional delegation urges major disaster declaration for February storms

Following severe storms in February, Kentucky’s federal delegation sent a joint letter to President Joseph Biden, urging his approval of Gov. Andy Beshear’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration, which would release federal funding to assist with critical clean-up...
Posted On 10 Apr 2023
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US25W at KY 204 intersection will be closed starting Friday (April 14) at 5 p.m.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that District 11 crews will begin a culvert installation phase on US25W (mile point 18.739) in Whitley County on Friday (April 14). Preparation for the culvert replacement work will include US25W being closed at the...
Posted On 10 Apr 2023

Update: Whitley County Golden Alert ends with tragic outcome

Update: A Golden Alert D, which was issued during the early morning hours Saturday for a missing Whitley County woman, has ended with a tragic outcome. About 8 a.m. Friday (April 7), Stephanie Patterson, 48, was reported missing to Whitley County officials. She was last seen...
Posted On 08 Apr 2023

Golden Alert D issued for missing Whitley County woman

A Golden Alert D has been issued for a missing Whitley County woman. About 8 a.m. Friday (April 7), Stephanie Patterson was reported missing to Whitley County officials. Patterson, 48, is described as a white female with short brown hair. She was last seen wearing a black jacket...
Posted On 08 Apr 2023

Bowling will be keynote speaker at chamber of commerce luncheon Tuesday (April 11)

Whitley County and McCreary County Commonwealth’s Attorney Ronnie Bowling will be the keynote speaker for the Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Monthly Membership Luncheon next week. The luncheon will be held at the Williamsburg Tourism and Convention Center on Tuesday, April...
Posted On 07 Apr 2023

Hundreds participate in Child Abuse Awareness Event over weekend in Williamsburg

Photos  by TIMOTHY WYATT  Making an impact: Hundreds flocked to Briar Creek Park on Saturday to participate in the Child Abuse Awareness Event hosted by the Whitley County Health Department. There was a number of community agencies on hand to offer information about their...

Whitley Co. Sheriff cracking down on illegal gambling machines

If you are running a store or business in Whitley County that operates illegal poker machines and/or other gambling devices, Sheriff Bill Elliotte has a message for you: It’s time to stop or face the consequences. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe...
Posted On 06 Apr 2023

Sheriff hoping to improve efficiency with police cruiser computers

Whitley County Sheriff’s deputies will soon be able to complete accident reports from computer terminals inside their police cruisers while they are still at accident scenes. This is thanks in part to some “new to them” free computer equipment that the sheriff’s department has...
Posted On 06 Apr 2023

Trio of local artists invited to participate in first-ever ‘Bowtied Together’ art exhibit

Corbin is known for many things. As the birthplace of Kentucky Fried Chicken, the town has long been a popular destination for culinary enthusiasts and Colonel Sanders fans from all corners of the globe. As the home of many athletes who have gone on to achieve prominence in the...