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W’burg man facing attempted murder charge now being sued by victim

A Williamsburg man, who was already facing an attempted murder charge for shooting his estranged wife, is now being sued for allegedly shooting her and leaving her permanently disabled, according to court records obtained by the News Journal. Read this story and more for just...
Posted On 27 Sep 2023

Man sues City of Williamsburg for injuries at Briar Creek Park

A Knox County man is suing the City of Williamsburg after he was injured while attending a softball game at Briar Creek Park last summer. 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 Member? Join Us
Posted On 14 Jun 2023

Whitley County joins lawsuit against Kentucky Department of Corrections

Whitley County has formally joined the fray in a multi-county lawsuit against the Kentucky Department of Corrections (KDOC). During the Whitley County Fiscal Court’s regular monthly meeting on Feb. 21, magistrates authorized the county to join the lawsuit, which was originally...

Bigger, more accessible entrance being planned for Whitley County Fairgrounds

A larger, more accommodating entrance could be added to the Whitley County Fairgrounds in the near future, as the beginning steps have been set in motion. During the Whitley County Fiscal Court’s regular monthly meeting last week, magistrates approved the hiring on an engineering...

Common ground still nowhere in sight in debate over Exit 29

London Mayor Randall Weddle spoke “unofficially” about Exit 29 annexation during last week’s Corbin Rotary Club meeting. While the ongoing dispute between the City of Corbin and City of London regarding annexation of Exit 29 and its adjoining property continues...

Judge dismisses Corbin’s annexation lawsuit

Laurel County Circuit Court Judge Gregory Lay has ruled in favor of London in the annexation lawsuit for property off of Exit 29. 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 Member? Join Us

Exploding toilet seat prank injures victim’s genitals; lawsuit filed

A Corbin High School maintenance worker is suing Corbin Independent Schools, along with his co-workers, claiming that, on July 13, a prank involving a toilet and an improvised explosive device caused burns, cuts and bruises to his genital area. Read this story and more for just...

Lawsuit against Williamsburg Police Department moved to federal court

A malicious prosecution and false arrest lawsuit against the Williamsburg Police Department is being moved to federal court. 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 Member? Join Us
Posted On 01 Sep 2021

Williamsburg police sued for false arrest

A Rockholds couple is suing three Williamsburg police officers and the City of Williamsburg for false arrest and malicious prosecution after lab test results showed that a substance the man was arrested with wasn’t methamphetamine. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents...
Posted On 11 Aug 2021

Oral arguments heard in annexation lawsuit

Corbin and London had their first day in Laurel Circuit Court to argue whether or not the London City Council’s annexation down Interstate 75 to take in the former King’s Truck Stop property off of Exit 29 was legal. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or...