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While suicide is a topic that few people are comfortable talking about, it is something that is a problem in Kentucky and elsewhere. In Kentucky, one person dies every 11 hours from suicide. It is the second leading cause of death in people ages 15-34, and the fourth leading...

JONES A Lily man has been indicted on federal child porn charges after allegedly being in possession of and distributing sexually explicit images of minors. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this...

The field of candidates vying for the Republican nomination for governor in this spring’s primary election is currently loaded with big names, such as Attorney General Daniel Cameron, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Kelly Craft, Kentucky State Auditor Mike Harmon,...

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists lane closures will occur on I-75 northbound and southbound (mile point 14.5) in Whitley County on Tuesday, Feb. 7, due to bridge maintenance operations. The work schedule is listed below: • On Tuesday, Feb. 7, northbound...

Recently members of the Whitley County Colonel and Lady Colonels basketball teams visited Oak Grove Elementary to read to students. The Oak Grove Save the Children literacy program and Save the Children’s community engagement program worked together to provide books about...

Unemployment rates decreased in Whitley, Laurel, Knox, Bell and McCreary counties between December 2022 and December 2022, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. Whitley County Whitley...

You can support local business and potentially win a gift basket this Valentine’s Day thanks to a week-long event co-sponsored by the Williamsburg Main Street program and City of Williamsburg. The Lovin’ the Burg event kicks off Monday, but those hoping to participate have until...

A Rockholds man is being held in the Whitley County Detention Center in lieu of a $50,000 cash bond after being caught last week allegedly burglarizing a local home. Judge Fred White entered a not guilty plea Monday morning for Clayton Elijah Hill, 27, during his arraignment in...

The Whitley County Board of Education is now officially complete. The board met Thursday evening for their second special-called meeting in a week to appoint a new member to fill a vacancy on the board. Following a brief executive session, which was closed to the public, the...

A traffic stop early Sunday morning in the Woodbine community resulted in the seizure of more than 25 grams of white crystal like substance believed to be methamphetamine and the seizure of a large quantity of cash by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department. Read this story and...