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Open air structure being built at WC Fairgrounds will not be ready for fair

The new open-air structure being built at the Whitley County Fairgrounds will not be ready in time for the 2024 Whitley County Fair, though it is expected to host several other events later this year. The Whitley County Fiscal Court held their regular monthly meeting last...

Whitley County Fiscal Court begins process for expansion at Whitley County Detention Center

Like many county jails across the state, the Whitley County Detention Center often finds itself over capacity. Thanks to a windfall in the most-recently-approved state budget, plans are underway to help alleviate that problem. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today,...

Whitley County Courthouse to get minor renovations, expected to be done for OFTD

The old Whitley County Courthouse in downtown Williamsburg will soon be getting a subtle facelift. 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

Whitley Fiscal Court seeking grants for updates at fairground

The Whitley County Fairgrounds could be seeing some additional upgrades in the near future. 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

Harrison, White offer updates on city and county happenings at chamber luncheon

On Tuesday, the Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce held its monthly membership luncheon at the Williamsburg Tourism and Convention Center. Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison and Whitley County Judge Executive Pat White, Jr. served as the special guest speakers at the luncheon....

Whitley Co. Sheriff’s Department presents Whitley Co. Fiscal Court with $100,000 in excess fees

The Whitley County Fiscal Court accepted a $100,000 payment of excess fees from the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department during a special-called meeting last Friday. The sheriff’s department operates on a budget comprised of several different revenue sources, including collected...

Fiscal court files 32 small claims lawsuits to collect unpaid occupational taxes

The Whitley County Fiscal Court has filed 32 small claims lawsuits seeking to collect $35,738.60 in unpaid occupational taxes, interest and penalties. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not...
Posted On 03 Jan 2024

WC Sheriff’s Dept. getting new Tasers

Several actions taken last week by the Whitley County Fiscal Court are expected to have a positive impact on the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department. During the fiscal court’s regular monthly meeting last Tuesday, a resolution pertaining to coal severance project monies was...

Whitley County Fiscal Court sued for unlawful termination

A former Whitley County EMS worker is suing the Whitley County Fiscal Court and the Whitley County EMS director for unlawful termination under provisions in the Kentucky Whistleblower Act, the Kentucky Patient Safety Retaliation Statute and the Kentucky Civil Rights Act. In their...
Posted On 29 Nov 2023

Whitley Co. first responders debuting new high tech drone

First responders in Whitley County will now have the advantage of an aerial perspective for search and rescue missions, disaster events and more thanks to a recent grant. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to...