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Whitley man arrested for threatening family members with gun

A Whitley County man was arrested Tuesday on charges that he threatened family members with a gun.

Sheriff warns of potential Medicare, Social Security scams

The Whitley County Sherriff’s Department has received multiple complaints from residents concerning individuals attempting to garner personal information.

First day of testimony wraps up in trial of man accused of stabbing girlfriend 16 times

There doesn't appear to be much, if any, dispute that Anthony Spicer stabbed his one-time girlfriend Ashley Warren 16 times about 11 p.m. on Feb. 22, 2013, and then led police on a nearly four-hour manhunt. He got on television and talked about it.

Posted On 11 Jul 2013

Fourteen suspected drug dealers nabbed in Tuesday roundup

Nearly a dozen police officers from various agencies fanned out across Whitley County Tuesday morning searching for 14 suspects wanted for drug trafficking following a Whitley County Sheriff's Department investigation.

Posted On 10 Jul 2013

Corbin church now owns popular local drive-in The Brown Cow

The Brown Cow — a Corbin mainstay for ice cream, hamburgers and other fast food fare — reopened Monday with some surprising new owners.

Williamsburg plans fireworks for this Saturday; Corbin considering display during NIBROC

Williamsburg organizers are hoping to still celebrate Independence Day with a bang only a little late and hope the third time will be the charm.

Posted On 10 Jul 2013
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Torrential rains, clogged drain cause roof collapse at Corbin liquor store

Torrential rains brought with them unexpected misfortune for two Corbin liquor store owners early Sunday morning after a portion of the store’s roof collapsed, apparently caused by a stopped up drain.

Jailer orders July 4 sweep of Whitley County Detention Center for contraband

A July 4 sweep by a 35-officer special response search team found no illegal drugs or dangerous contraband at the Whitley County Detention Center.

Men arrested in Canadatown on methamphetamine charges

A Whitley County man was arrested Tuesday after being spotted by officers who were preparing to investigate illegal drug activity at a home in Canadatown.

Man who escaped jail on funeral furlough in Jan. 2012 caught in Corbin

A Corbin man who has been on the run for 18 months since being released from the Whitley County Detention Center on a furlough to attend a family funeral is finally back in custody.