As part of its duties, the Whitley County Health Department conducts routine public health inspections of various entities, including restaurants, stores, schools, mobile home parks, swimming pools, etc. Some of the most recent inspections include: Read this story and more for...
Unemployment rates increased in Whitley, Laurel, Knox, Bell and McCreary counties between January 2023 and February 2023, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. Whitley County Whitley...
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that slide operations will take place on KY 92E at mile point 23.62 (eastbound lane) in Whitley County beginning today (April 10), and lasting until Friday (April 14 ) at 7 p.m. The roadway will be reduced to one...
Following severe storms in February, Kentucky’s federal delegation sent a joint letter to President Joseph Biden, urging his approval of Gov. Andy Beshear’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration, which would release federal funding to assist with critical clean-up...
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that District 11 crews will begin a culvert installation phase on US25W (mile point 18.739) in Whitley County on Friday (April 14). Preparation for the culvert replacement work will include US25W being closed at the...
A Golden Alert D has been issued for a missing Whitley County woman. About 8 a.m. Friday (April 7), Stephanie Patterson was reported missing to Whitley County officials. Patterson, 48, is described as a white female with short brown hair. She was last seen wearing a black jacket...