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Cleanup efforts continue after strong storms impact area Tuesday

No injuries are being reported at this time, but several homes and buildings in the Bee Creek area of Whitley County were damaged Tuesday evening when tornadic-like winds knocked down dozens of large trees.

Sheriff’s department releases list of tips for driving in winter weather

In preparation for the forecasted winter weather, the Laurel County Sheriff’s Department has released a list of winter driving tips. The list is split into two categories – things to keep in your vehicle during winter weather and things to remember when driving in the snow. “It’s...

Winter Weather Awareness Week

   FRANKFORT, KY: (December 1, 2020) –   As the winter weather season approaches, Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM), the National Weather Service (NWS) and the Kentucky Weather Preparedness Committee (KWPC) have designated December 1 – 7 as Winter Weather Awareness Week in...

Williamsburg flooding 15th worst in history, officials say

While several places in Whitley County and Williamsburg have experienced flooding in recent days, it appears the area dodged any major damage due to high water. “We’ve had some culverts washed out and stuff like that, but for the most part it has been pretty good,” Whitley County...
Posted On 14 Feb 2018