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$1,000 reward being offered for info on missing Whitley County man

The family of a missing Whitley County man is offering a $1,000 reward for information that leads to his whereabouts. The Whitley County Sheriff’s Department announced on Facebook Monday that the reward is now being offered by the family of Justin Young, who was last seen in the...
Posted On 03 Jul 2024

Baker charged with DUI, first-degree assault after Saturday crash

A Williamsburg man had a not guilty plea entered during his arraignment Monday to charges that he was driving intoxicated when he crashed his vehicle Saturday evening resulting in his passenger being ejected from the pick-up truck. Austin Baker Read this story and more for just...
Posted On 26 Jun 2024

Corbin man facing felony assault, DUI charge after crash

A Corbin man is facing a felony assault charge in connection with a Sunday evening vehicle crash near Corbin. David Rose 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 08 May 2024

S.C. man arrested for indecent exposure at Williamsburg’s The Golf Course

A July 15 arraignment date has been scheduled in Whitley District Court for a South Carolina man, who allegedly jumped into a pond naked at a local golf course last week. Drug involvement is suspected, according to his arrest citation. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents...
Posted On 08 May 2024

UPDATE: Man arrested by KSP for child sexual exploitation identified in arrest citation as local teacher, coach

A Whitley County man arrested for child exploitation offenses has been identified through a Kentucky State Police arrest citation as being employed as a teacher and coach with the Whitley County school system when the offenses occurred.
Posted On 14 Mar 2024
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Wanted W’burg man arrested last week on multiple charges, including gun-related crimes

The Williamsburg Police Department and Whitley County Sheriff’s Department have assisted the U.S. Marshal’s Office in apprehending a wanted Williamsburg man. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this...
Posted On 21 Feb 2024

Barbourville woman allegedly assaults Corbin man with cinder block

A Barbourville woman remains incarcerated in the Whitley County Detention Center after allegedly assaulting a man with a cinder block near Corbin last week. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this...
Posted On 07 Feb 2024

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...

Arrest made in local murder case

Michael Connor The Whitley County Sheriff’s Department opened up a murder investigation after the body of a Corbin man was discovered inside his home on Saturday. On Tuesday, Sheriff Bill Elliotte announced that an arrest has been made. Read this story and more for just $.99...

Single-vehicle crash claims life of Rockholds man Thursday

A Thursday afternoon crash claimed the life of Rockholds man. 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 22 Dec 2023