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Laurel Lake Spillway search continues for missing man

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...

Public’s assistance sought to find missing Melber man

Kentucky State Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing man, who may be in Eastern Whitley County or the Middlesboro area in Bell County. Jonathan David Mahan, 35, has been missing since Jan. 25. He is from the Melber area, which is near Paducah. He is...
Posted On 10 Feb 2018

Missing McCreary Co. man found dead in Whitley Co. farm pond

The body of a missing McCreary County man, who was last seen in Laurel County on Sept. 10, was recovered from a pond on private property in Whitley County late Monday afternoon. Whitley County Coroner Andy Croley pronounced John T. Smith, 38, dead at 5:30 p.m. Croley said that it...
Posted On 27 Sep 2017

Richmond man reported missing in southern Laurel County

Laurel County Sheriff John Root is asking for the public’s help to find a missing Richmond man who was last seen in southern Laurel County. Thirty-nine-year-old Jerry Gullette, who had been visiting an acquaintance in the area, was reported missing Monday morning. Deputy Gilbert...

Search continues for missing Ohio man

About 15 search and rescue officials from South Whitley, Woodbine and Pleasant View volunteer fire departments, along with Whitley County Emergency Management Director Danny Moses, spent nearly three hours Friday afternoon searching for a missing Ohio man along the northbound...
Posted On 15 Feb 2017

Golden Alert canceled for missing man

A Golden Alert has been canceled for a missing Whitley County man. On Dec. 16, the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department received information that family members had not seen Timothy Allen Warren, 34, of Louden Road, since about 7 a.m. on Dec. 13. Warren uses a wheelchair and...
Posted On 21 Dec 2016