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New beacon installed at Williamsburg-Whitley County Airport

One of the most prominent, ongoing maintenance issues at the Williamsburg-Whitley County Airport has finally been resolved, and the chairman of the board that oversees the facility says it is a sign that hard work to make improvements at the airport are paying off.

Mother faces felony charges after 3-year-old daughter wanders away from home

A Whitley County mother was arrested on New Year’s Eve after police say her three-year-old daughter wandered away and was found later by a neighbor and suffering from hypothermia.

Posted On 02 Jan 2014
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Jailer negotiating to bring new federal, state inmates to Whitley

The Whitley County Detention Center could soon be welcoming some new inmates.

Corbin man surrenders to police on robbery, rape charges

A Corbin man wanted on robbery and theft charges in connection with an armed robbery at Landmark Inn, turned himself in to police Monday morning.

Police ask public’s for help to catch vandalism suspects

Police are investigating a rash of vandalism that occurred overnight Christmas Day and Dec. 26 that resulted in major damage to vehicles and residences all over Laurel County.

Nine now have intentions of pleading guilty in Canadatown meth conspiracy case

Jerry Wayne White pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to his part in a conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine, bringing the number of defendants in the case who have or notified the court of their intention to plead guilty to nine of the 28 named in the indictment.

Williamsburg man arrested for stealing Shop-With-A-Cop donation jar

Whitley County Sheriff’s deputies apprehended a Williamsburg man Sunday, who allegedly stole a donation jar intended to benefit the Shop with a Cop program.

Posted On 24 Dec 2013
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Stivers addresses ongoing tax fight at Corbin Kiwanis Club

In a twist of fate, State Senate President Robert Stivers (R-Manchester), whose district has included Knox County and that part of Corbin, now represents Whitley County, and all of Corbin.

Williamsburg Police spread holiday cheer with Shop-With-A-Cop

Some of them were tiny youngsters. Others were teenagers, but all of the children, who took part in the Williamsburg Police Department Shop with a Cop program Thursday, left with a smile.

Posted On 24 Dec 2013

Van crashes into Liquor Mart

  A Knox County woman whose minivan smashed into Liquor Mart Thursday morning, told police she blacked out seconds before the crash.