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Suspicious vehicle complaint leads to drug possession arrest

A suspicious vehicle complaint Sunday evening near Corbin lead to the arrest of a North Carolina man for drug possession and other offenses. About 7:30 p.m., Whitley County Sheriff’s Sgt. Jonas Saunders and Deputy Chad Estep responded to a complaint on Hightop Road near Corbin,...
Posted On 15 May 2019

Woman’s reason for allegedly taking school bus unclear

It is unclear why a Henry County woman ended up in Whitley County either late Saturday night or early Sunday morning and why she allegedly stole a Whitley County school bus that was recovered in Barbourville early Sunday afternoon. “That’s two questions that I can not answer,”...
Posted On 13 May 2019

Arrest made in Friday robbery at B&H Shoes

A London man was arrested Friday in connection with the robbery of B&H Shoes in Corbin. Cameron M. Brummett, 19, is facing one count of second-degree robbery after he allegedly brandished a handgun that was stuck in the waist of his pants. According to the arrest citation,...

Corbin Tourism’s Movies in the Park will kick off May 18

Area residents are invited to bring their blankets and/or lawn chairs and enjoy a movie at Sanders Park on May 18. The popular event begun by Corbin Tourism in 2018 is returning for its first of two nights. Tourism Director Maggy Kriebel said the movie will be “The Secret Life of...

Officials announce London-Corbin Airport to be part of new EKU aviation maintenance technician program

With demand for trained aviation maintenance technicians expected to soar in the next few years, a new program, announced yesterday by federal and state officials, is being launched to address the need; and one local airport will be a site where hands-on training is slated to...

Settlement reached in case of fatal 2017 I-75 crash

A settlement has been reached in the wrongful death lawsuit by the estate of a woman killed when her car rear-ended a tractor-trailer truck on Interstate 75 in Whitley County in 2017. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please...

Corbin bridge vandals ordered to pay restitution

The Williamsburg couple that admitted to splattering paint on the deck of Corbin’s Engineer Street Bridge must pay for their crime. 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

Judge denies request to release truck used in homicide case

The owner of a pick-up truck, which is being held in evidence by the Corbin Police Department and was allegedly used to transport a dead body, would like to have their truck back because she needs a vehicle to drive, but a Whitley Circuit Judge shot down that request Tuesday...
Posted On 09 May 2019

Hair extensions, television, karaoke speaker among items landlady admits to stealing from tenants during burglary

A Keavy woman was arrested Friday for allegedly burglarizing her own rental property, taking more than $15,000 worth of items from her tenants. Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Sandra K. Lovins, 34, on charges of second-degree burglary, theft by unlawful taking of the...

Whitley County gets $515,213 road fund check

As the old saying goes, you can tell it’s an election year when the roads get paved. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet official Gray Tomblyn II poses Tuesday afternoon with Whitley County Judge-Executive Pat White Jr. and members of the fiscal court after announcing over $500,000...
Posted On 08 May 2019