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Thanks to some help from a regional economic entity, a large area in southeastern Kentucky, including Laurel, Knox and Whitley Counties, will soon have the ability to apply for more federal funding.

The new body scanner at Whitley County Detention Center is now fully operational and being put to use. The full body scanner system was purchased in March following approval by the Whitley County Fiscal Court to help keep the jail more secure by preventing contraband and other...

Recent changes made to guidelines for emergency funding would have left those employed by Whitley County with a greatly-reduced paycheck later this week, though they should now be able to expect the same amount following a decision by the Whitley County Fiscal Court to provide...

On July 26, Gov. Andy Beshear and Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet Secretary Mike Berry announced that Kentucky will allocate $75 million to boost the state’s tourism industry and economy following a decline in visitors brought on by the pandemic, including over $200,000 that...