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Constable, police find suspected crystal meth

Police confiscated over six grams of suspected crystal meth and found four firearms and observed a 14-month-old child while attempting to arrest a Williamsburg man on an indictment warrant late Monday evening, according to a press release from Third-District Constable Dorman...
Posted On 30 May 2018

Gray man accused of trying to steal not one, but two vehicles

A Gray man was arrested Friday after Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies say he tried to take a vehicle, only to be stopped by the owner last Friday night. Deputies arrested Jerry R. Mosley, 42, in a parking lot off of West Cumberland Gap Parkway. Deputy Gilbert Acciardo, the...

Tourism impact report disputed

For the second consecutive year, the Corbin Tourism Commission is taking issue with the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet’s tourism economic impact report concerning Whitley County. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every...

One airlifted following motorcycle wreck on I-75

A Bowling Green man was airlifted to the University of Kentucky Medical Center Monday after suffering severe burns in a motorcycle wreck on Interstate 75 in Whitley County. Law enforcement and emergency personnel were called to the scene near the 27-mile marker just after 11 a.m....

Whitley deputies investigating vandalism at Gatliff cemetery

Whitley County Sheriff’s deputies are asking for the public’s help to find the individual(s) responsible for the vandalism at a Gatliff area cemetery. According to Sheriff’s Colan Harrell, deputies were called to Rose Creek Cemetery on May 22 after caretakers discovered 25 to 30...

Corbin City Commission approves code enforcement plan to demolish four more dilapidated properties

The Corbin City Commission approved Code Enforcement Officer Mike Mahan’s request to file lawsuits on four dilapidated properties with the goal of having the structures demolished. At Monday’s regular commission meeting, the commissioners unanimously approved a motion authorizing...

Area pools, waterparks open this weekend

Memorial Day weekend signals the start of summer and the three area community pools and two waterparks will be opening for business. Corbin City Manager Marlon Sams said the city pool will open for the season Saturday. Hours of operation are 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Monday through...

Corbin Police participating in ‘Click It or Ticket’

Corbin Police officers are among numerous law enforcement agencies across the commonwealth participating in the “Click It or Ticket’ seatbelt enforcement campaign. Through June 3, officers will be on the lookout for motorists that fail to use seat belts and ensure all of their...

Former local police officer takes plea deal in federal meth case

A former police officer pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offence Tuesday. Read this story and more...

W’burg man leaves employee ID behind at scene of car break-in

A Williamsburg man was caught in the act of stealing items from a vehicle parked in the Tri-County Cineplex parking lot and confronted by the owner of the vehicle. Michael Cook, 28, allegedly stole items from multiple vehicles in Corbin last Friday night. Cook was arrested at...
Posted On 23 May 2018
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