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Corbin man arrested for wild pursuit with police on Sept. 6

For the foreseeable future, police won't have to look too hard for a Corbin man, who allegedly eluded a Whitley County Sheriff's deputy during a vehicle pursuit earlier this month. The suspect is now incarcerated in the Whitley County Detention Center in lieu of a $50,000 ...

Posted On 23 Sep 2015

Misspelling, text sent to wrong number reasons for lockdown at Whitley Schools last week

Apparently an alleged threat that caused the lockdown of all Whitley County schools Thursday afternoon was a communication about a game that a 14-year-old Campbell County, Tennessee, boy was playing with his 28-year-old brother in Whitley County.

Posted On 17 Sep 2015

$1 million Powerball ticket sold in London

For the second time in a week and a half, a $1 million lottery ticket has been sold in Kentucky!

Posted On 17 Sep 2015
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EXTRA CONTENT: Sellers at three Kentucky flea markets mentioned in HSUS ‘puppy mill’ investigation

A report stemming from a two-year-long undercover investigation into “puppy mill” dogs being sold at local flea markets mentions two local flea markets — one in Corbin and another in London.

ONLY ONLINE: Efforts underway to fix road slides and sinkholes in Williamsburg

Williamsburg officials say efforts are underway to repair various road slides and sinkholes that have been ongoing problems in the city recently.

Posted On 16 Sep 2015

ONLY ONLINE: County leaders prioritize projects for coal severance funds

The Whitley County Detention Center, Whitley County Public Library, the Corbin Public Library, Corbin and Williamsburg schools’ youth service centers and the Williamsburg Senior Citizens Center are at the top of the priority list to receive funding for specific...

White, Townsend first two-time champions of grueling Lion’s Chase 5k race

Wet treacherous conditions and a more challenging course were no obstacles for Ben White and Ashley Townsend, the first repeat winners of The Lion’s Chase — the nation’s premier obstacle course 5k race.

Eggfest to kick off in downtown Corbin Saturday

For the second straight year, enthusiasts of the odd-shaped, all-in-one cooking device called “The Big Green Egg” will be filling downtown Corbin with the delectable smells of their favorite mouth-watering recipes this Saturday during the second Annual Moonbow...

Woodbine woman charged with attempted murder for shooting husband, claims self-defense

A Woodbine woman is facing attempted murder and wanton endangerment charges after admitting to police that she shot her husband Sunday night, but investigators say she is claiming the shooting was an act of self-defense.

Corbin man airlifted to UK after SUV rear-ends semi

A Corbin man is listed in "fair" condition at University of Kentucky Medical Center after his SUV rear-ended a tractor-trailer truck on Interstate 75 in Laurel County near the northbound scales Wednesday morning.