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The battle lines have been drawn for the May Republican Primary Election in Whitley County, which will feature nearly half the people on the ballot in local races as there were four years ago when the same offices were up for grabs. Whitley County Clerk Kay Schwartz said that...

Corbin tourism leaders want to craft a three to five year strategic plan and they are hoping to get to work in the very near future to get it done. During a special meeting of the Corbin Tourism and Convention Commission last Thursday, Tourism Director Maggy Kriebel suggested the...

They got the idea for the kidnapping after watching the movie, Bandits, but it was only a joke, Doyle Fox told the judge while entering his plea Tuesday morning to amended charges. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please...

There will be a primary election in the race for state representative for the 82nd District as Matthew Anderson is challenging incumbent Regina Huff for the seat. Anderson, who teaches at Whitley County High School, said that the pension crisis and the multiple plans offered to...

Three Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies remain on paid administrative leave pending the investigation of a fatal shooting Sunday afternoon. Kentucky State Police are conducting the investigation into an incident in which 45-year-old Anthony S. McDaniel of London was shot and...

A Williamsburg man is expected to receive a 15-year prison sentence after entering a plea agreement Tuesday morning to charges related to an Oct. 5, 2016, vehicle chase that resulted in a police officer shooting at the suspect’s vehicle in an attempt to end the pursuit. Read this...

Fifth District Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers will face a primary challenger in May as Jackson County resident Gerardo Serrano has announced his candidacy. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this...

A Corbin man has been indicted in Knox County on charges of fleeing or evading police and wanton endangerment of a police officer stemming from a high-speed chase through the Gray and Woodbine communities during which he allegedly rammed a KSP cruiser, and the theft and burglary...

Long-time Whitley County Sheriff’s Deputy Todd Shelley has filed to run for sheriff. Shelley, a 17-year law enforcement veteran, filed his paperwork Monday in the Whitley County Clerk’s Office. Shelley opponents include former jailer Ken Mobley, Williamsburg Police...

A Knox County Sheriff’s deputy used his Tazer to subdue a Corbin man who allegedly threatened him with a knife Saturday night. Deputies arrested 27-year-old William Ellis at a residence on Hancock Ave. off of Master Street, charging him with first-degree wanton endangerment of a...