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The search for a Hazard man who was swept away Saturday night when the gates were opened at the Laurel Lake spillway went into its fourth day Tuesday, but officials say it is likely now a recovery effort. Personnel from multiple agencies in Whitley and Laurel County were called...

Thieves appear to have only gotten away with half of their load as one of two Porta Potties stolen from the Laurel Lake spillway Thursday night was found lying along the roadway. Whitley County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the scene Friday afternoon when officials with the...

Joshua Antonio Hipolito, 16, hadn’t been at the Laurel Lake Spillway long Monday afternoon when he and some friends decided to jump off some rocks near the beach like numerous others have done. Unfortunately for Hipolito, he apparently tired out before being able to swim back to...

A 16-year-old male, whose name hasn’t been released by authorities yet pending notification of his next of kin, hadn’t been at the Laurel Lake Spillway long Monday afternoon when he and some friends decided to jump off some rocks near the beach like numerous other people....