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Dan Turner among the local musicians bringing their talents to the stage of The Train Station

Sometimes things just fit together perfectly. Such is the case for local musician Dan Turner and The Train Station (formerly Felts Music Place), a live music venue located off of Fifth Street Road in Corbin.

Sheriff’s deputies following ‘many leads’ in ongoing investigation into death of local man

Details are still sparse at this time, but the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department has announced via its official Facebook page that deputies are following up on “many leads” in an ongoing investigation into the death of a Corbin man.

Authorities respond to two separate fatal incidents in Williamsburg Wednesday

It was a deadly morning in Williamsburg Wednesday, with two fatalities occurring within a relatively short distance from each other.

Local churches serve officers for Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

What better way to show a group of people that you love and appreciate them than filling their bellies with a delicious meal?

DEVELOPING: High speed pursuit leads to wreck on I-75 in Whitley Co.

Interstate traffic has been at a standstill in the northbound lanes between Corbin and Williamsburg Wednesday afternoon as authorities are working to clear the scene of a wreck that occurred as a result of a high speed chase involving Kentucky State Police and the Whitley County...

New and incumbent Whitley County officials sworn in during special oath of office ceremonies held last week

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT and MARK WHITE         A ceremony was held last Thursday at the Whitley County Judicial Center to swear in many of Whitley County’s officials, several of which are new to their offices. TOP LEFT: Bill Elliotte takes the oath of office...

Whitley County Sheriff Elect Bill Elliotte takes office Jan. 3

Whitley County Sheriff Elect Bill Elliotte will take office on Jan. 3, 2023, at the same time as the rest of the newly elected Whitley County officials. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content....
Posted On 16 Nov 2022

Elliotte elected as sheriff, Wilson elected as jailer

With no incumbents in either race, it was already a foregone conclusion that Whitley County would have both a new sheriff and jailer come next year, but with both races being contested, who would hold those positions was far from known. Following the results of Tuesday’s General...

Voters will cast ballots for sheriff, jailer and judge in contested races

Voters across Whitley County will have three locally contested races to vote on when they go to the polls to cast their ballots next Tuesday on Election Day or during early voting Thursday, Friday or Saturday. In addition, there will also be three other locally contested races...
Posted On 03 Nov 2022

Chief Deputy Tim Baker announces plans to run for sheriff

Whitley County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Tim Baker is the latest candidate to toss his hat in the ring in the 2022 sheriff’s race. “I have worked there a long time. I take a lot of pride in the office. I feel like I can help it move forward and do better,” Baker noted. Incumbent...
Posted On 31 Oct 2021