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Temporary closure of I-75 south at Exit 25 in Whitley Co. set for Sat. (Feb. 3)

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that a segment of I-75 southbound at Exit 25 in Whitley County will be temporarily closed on Saturday (Feb. 3) beginning at 8 a.m. The closure is needed for crash reconstruction conducted by the Kentucky State Police...
Posted On 02 Feb 2024
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Rep. Nick Wilson and colleague file bill to regulate social media consumption by minors

82nd District Representative Nick Wilson has announced that he an a colleague in the House of Representatives have filed a new bill for consideration that focuses on regulating access to social media sites by minors.

Those going to pay their car taxes will probably need some patience, clerk says

Guns and Roses first sang in 1989 that all you need is “just a little patience.” Those planning to visit their local county clerk’s office in the near future to pay their motor vehicle taxes and renew their vehicle registration will probably want to heed Guns and Roses advice...
Posted On 02 Feb 2024

Man indicted for assaulting hospital employees

The Whitley County Grand Jury handed down two separate felony assault indictments last Thursday against a homeless man, who allegedly assaulted hospital workers, and a Rockholds man, who allegedly assaulted the sheriff among other offenses. Read this story and more for just $.99...
Posted On 02 Feb 2024

Triple homicide case still stalled months later due to need for psychiatric eval

Questions surrounding competency issues continue to slow the case against one of the three Indianapolis men charged in connection with a 2017 Whitley County triple homicide. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to...

Two charged in fatal crash that killed child early Thursday morning

A Williamsburg man and Arizona woman are facing multiple charges, including murder, in connection to a fatal crash that occurred on I-75 early Thursday morning in Whitley County. The crash occurred just after midnight in the southbound lane of I-75 near the 17-mile marker....

Cinema Social holds grand opening…

  Cinema Social, which was formerly known as Tri-County Cineplex, held a ribbon cutting ceremony last Friday to celebrate their grand opening. In addition to movies, the facility now has virtual reality simulators, a golf simulator, a restaurant and bowling lanes. After the...
Posted On 01 Feb 2024

Pleasant View teacher Debra Cox receives Above and Beyond Award

Photo by TIMOTHY WYATT Debra Cox (right), second grade teacher at Pleasant View Elementary School, was presented with the Above and Beyond Award last Thursday during the Whitley County Board of Education’s monthly meeting. The award is given each month to employees in the school...

School administrators asking Frankfort to re-assess state’s proposed budget: Starting pay for teachers among top concerns locally

By TIMOTHY WYATT and TREVOR SHERMAN The Kentucky Association of School Administrators (KASA) has released a statement in response to the Kentucky House Current Budget Proposal. In the statement, the group outlines several areas where they believe more funding should be allocated,...

Superseding indictment issued in multi-count sexual abuse case

A Williamsburg man, who was indicted in August in connection with sexual abuse allegations involving four different children, is now facing additional and/or revised charges. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to...
Posted On 31 Jan 2024