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Most DUI arrests in Williamsburg don’t involve alcohol. Speed and distracted driving are playing big roles in traffic crashes, and more suspects are fleeing police in either vehicles or on foot resulting in more officer use of force. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents...

Despite the efforts of four fire departments and the use of more than 20,000 gallons of water, firefighters were unable to save this Taylor Circle home early Tuesday morning. “It’s heartbreaking. I have a lot of memories in this house,” Terry Mullis said about his family home on...

Fire destroyed a Williamsburg residence late Monday evening despite the efforts of nearly two dozen firefighters from four fire departments. “For the most part it is a total loss,” said Williamsburg Fire Chief Larry Todd. The blaze was first reported about 10:36 p.m. Monday, and...

Despite the efforts of firefighters from five local departments, a southern Whitley County home is considered a total loss after a fire early Tuesday morning. Pleasant View Fire Chief Thomas Manning said the fire was reported about 3 a.m. Approximately 18 firefighters responded...

Although this Rains Street home is still standing, firefighters say it suffered extensive damage during an early Tuesday morning blaze and is considered a complete loss. An early morning fire Tuesday claimed the lives of two birds inside a house, but 11 people, including four...

Larry Todd, who took over as chief of Williamsburg Fire and Rescue last year, has several goals for his department that he would like to see accomplished before he retires. Among those goals are acquiring a ladder truck for the department, possibly forming a regional confined...

Williamsburg Fire and Rescue has some new leadership thanks to the retirement of its long time chief. Mayor Roddy Harrison announced during the Aug. 8 city council meeting that Assistant Chief Larry Todd had been selected to replace James Privett as fire chief. “He has...