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The Garage Karaoke building in Corbin catches fire Monday

Corbin firefighters were called to The gaRAGE Karaoke building Monday afternoon after smoke was seen rising from the structure. Firefighters were called to the scene at approximately 3:15 p.m. after Corbin Police Officer William Stewart reported seeing the smoke as he drove up...

Firefighters extricate woman after Tuesday crash

Corbin firefighters used the Jaws-of–Life to extricate a woman trapped in her car following a two-vehicle wreck on the Corbin bypass Tuesday morning. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not a...

Monday morning fire damages Yamato Steak House in Corbin

Yamato Steak House of Japan in Corbin was damaged by a fire early Monday morning. Corbin firefighters were called to the scene on U.S. 25E at 2:25 a.m. after a passing motorist saw smoking pouring from the building and dialed 911. “There was heavy smoke coming out of the...

May Day, Battle of the Badges postponed

The Corbin Ossoli Club’s annual May Day event and the Battle of the Badges charity basketball game between Corbin Police and Corbin firefighters have joined the growing list of events to be cancelled due to COVID-19. The May Day Festival had been scheduled for May 1 at The Arena...

Corbin home severely damaged in Friday morning fire

A Corbin home was severely damaged by fire early Friday morning, and firefighters say it may be a total loss. Corbin firefighters were called to scene on Sherwood Ave. off of Maple Lane at 12:43 a.m. after neighbors reported smoke coming from the split-level home. Battalion Chief...

Fire breaks out Friday at The Depot on Main

Corbin firefighters were called to The Depot on Main Friday morning to battle a grease fire. Battalion Chief Jack Partin said firefighters received the call about 11:30 a.m. “It started in the deep fryer area,” Partin said. “Their hood system worked,” Partin added noting the dry...

Corbin firefighters assist with flood rescues in Harlan and Bell County

A crew of Corbin firefighters trained in swift water rescue made the difference to 13 people affected by the flooding in Harlan and Bell County Thursday. Captain Eric Philpot led the team, including Lt. Trevor Allen and firefighters Stephen Hunter and Benjamin Craft, that...

Corbin ‘Battle of the Badges’ set for March 28

The Corbin Police Department will be looking to settle a score with the Corbin Fire Department on March 28 at the second annual Battle of the Badges charity basketball game. At the inaugural event held in May, the firefighters led by as many as 20 points, but saw their lead cut...

Corbin firefighters rescue multiple flood victims in Harlan County

A crew of Corbin firefighters has made the difference to at least three flood victims in Harlan Thursday. The four-man crew of Captain Eric Philpot, Lt. Trevor Allen and firefighters Stephen Hunter and Benjamin Craft responded to a request for assistance from Harlan County...

Forget cats in a tree, Corbin Fire Department rescues dog in a pipe

Area law enforcement and emergency personnel were called to McDonald’s on Master Street to rescue a dog that had become stuck in a drainage pipe. Knox County Sheriff’s deputies and Corbin Police blocked off traffic in the area around the manhole leading to the drainage pipe as...