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Police looking for man who robbed BP station twice in one week

For the second time in four days, the BP/Krystal off of exit 29 was robbed at gunpoint and Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies say it may be the same person.

‘Cycle Corbin’ kicks off campaign to make town more bike-friendly

Corbin officials believe the city can become a destination for bicycle enthusiast and they are seeking the public’s help to plan area bike routes.

Fire damages home on U.S. 25; arson investigators trying to determine cause

Woody Asher and Shawn Henderson were driving by the home at 8614 U.S. 25 Monday morning when they saw smoke pouring out of the home and stopped.

Indiana man dies in three-vehicle accident near Williamsburg Monday

A three-vehicle accident on I-75 near Williamsburg late Monday afternoon claimed one life.

Posted On 26 Mar 2013

Man douses wife, himself with gas and threatens to set fire

A Corbin man has been charged with attempted murder and arson after a wild domestic dispute Saturday where he allegedly doused his wife and himself with gasoline and threatened to set them both ablaze.

Massive illegal dump in the middle of Corbin cleaned up with grant funds

A massive illegal tire dump nestled in a gully right in the middle of the city of Corbin is now gone, and county officials say they are targeting several more dumpsites this year with grant funds they've received to alleviate the problem.

UPDATED: Man stabbed numerous times during dispute Saturday night; Lawson in custody

A local man remains in today custody after police say he stabbed another man with a knife numerous times during a dispute near Corbin late Saturday night.

Two arrested in Canadatown on methamphetamine charges

The investigation into a methamphetamine lab and explosive device, which was found in the Canadatown area on March 1, inadvertently resulted in the arrest of two more people on methamphetamine charges late Thursday evening.

Posted On 17 Mar 2013

Thirteen meth labs found in Corbin residence Thursday; one arrested

Numerous active meth labs were discovered at a Corbin residence Thursday following an investigation by the Knox County Sheriff's Department, and one man has been arrested in connection with the case.

Posted On 15 Mar 2013
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Corbin Off-Track Betting parlor to close for good in June

Corbin's Off-Track Betting parlor will be one of three to close this summer statewide following the running of the Belmont Stakes in June.