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Vehicle fire shuts down portion of I-75 in Whitley County Wednesday

South Interstate 75 in Whitley County was shut down for approximately 20 minutes Wednesday afternoon as Oak Grove firefighters worked to extinguish a vehicle fire. Chief Kevin Gibbs said firefighters were called to the scene between the 20 and 21–mile markers at approximately...

Stivers Aquatic Center may reopen by end of May

The Stivers Aquatic and Wellness Center Board met May 9 to tie up some loose ends and give an update on repairs. Steve Hoskins with Union College announced that, while the date is by no means concrete, the college’s goal is to reopen the center by the end of May. “Our goal is by...

Update: Plotnick case headed to grand jury

A Williamsburg man, who was on the run from police for several days following a home invasion/robbery last week, is now behind bars and a Whitley County Grand Jury could hear evidence in his case as early as next month. Williamsburg Police Chief Wayne Bird said that Samuel E....

Motorcycle rider dies from injuries sustained in Tuesday wreck

A Louisville man died as the result of injuries he sustained in a motorcycle wreck on American Greeting Card Road in north Corbin Tuesday night. Laurel County Sheriff’s Deputy Gilbert Acciardo, the department’s public affairs officer, said William Hathaway, 42, was pronounced...

Tourism discusses budget, makes cuts to sponsorship requests

Citing less than expected revenue and the on-going effort to complete construction of the Corbin Railroad Museum, the Corbin Tourism Commission elected to decrease contributions/sponsorships to several area organizations and events including: The Redhound Varsity Club, Cumberland...

Gray man takes plea deal in assault case

A Gray man facing one count of first-degree assault after Knox County Sheriff’s deputies say he severely choked his wife’s son, pleaded guilty Tuesday to amended misdemeanor charges. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please...

Corbin man indicted in connection with murder of his wife

A Laurel County grand jury has indicted a Corbin man in connection with the murder of his wife, Stephanie Steenbergen Davenport. 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

Update: Passenger in fatal ATV crash released from hospital

One brother was killed, and a second brother critically injured early Sunday morning after they left a party near Red Bird Road, and crashed on a four-wheeler a short distance away. Whitley County Coroner Andy Croley pronounced Matthew White, 20, of Williamsburg, dead shortly...
Posted On 09 May 2018

Superheros visit three-year-old fighting rare digestive disease

To look at three-year-old Gunner Bowlin, who will turn four next month, you wouldn’t guess that anything is wrong with him. He appears to be a normal, active kid, who likes to run around and play with other children. Batman and Spiderman made a special visit to Gunner Bowlin...
Posted On 09 May 2018

Siler picked to be Whitley County’s next superintendent

The Whitley County Board of Education has selected its next superintendent and he is someone with lifelong ties to the school district. John Siler has been selected to replace outgoing Whitley County Superintendent Scott Paul. During a special called meeting Tuesday, the board...
Posted On 09 May 2018