Driver killed in Harlan County coal truck accident, state police investigating

One person was reportedly killed in a Monday morning accident in Harlan County involving a coal truck.

Convicted felon accused of 3D-printing guns in Corbin

A convicted felon faces new charges after authorities discovered he was allegedly 3D-printing firearms in Laurel County, Kentucky.

Powell High School Student Hit by Car, Driver Flees, KCSO Hunts Kentucky-Tagged Civic

A Powell High School student was struck by a car while crossing Emory Road on the way to school Monday morning, and the driver took off without stopping, according to the Knox County Sheriff's Office. The student was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and deputies are now asking the public for help tracking down the vehicle.

Man wanted after THP pursuit, crash in Union County arrested in Knoxville on over 40 charges

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A man who was wanted on dozens of charges was arrested in Knoxville Saturday, after a Tennessee Highway Patrol pursuit of a stolen vehicle that began in Claiborne County and ended with a crash in Union County on Thursday, Union County Sheriff Rick Carter said Saturday. At 7:20 p.m. Saturday, the […]

Former Hamblen County Teacher Indicted on Charge of Exploitation of a Minor

CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT) — A former Hamblen County teacher who resigned during a criminal investigation has been indicted in Claiborne County. According to court documents, 25-year-old Ryan Lawson was indicted on Oct. 28 on one count of exploitation of a minor by electronic means. Lawson worked...

Helton passes for 5 touchdowns as Paintsville defeats Green Dragons

PAINTSVILLE — Senior quarterback Parker Helton threw for five touchdowns on Friday as the Tigers defeated Harlan 48-20 in the first round of the Class A playoffs. Helton completed 15 of 23 passes for 283 on the night. In just five games this season, Helton has passed for 988 yards on 62 of 101 and 10 touchdowns.

Veterans Day Celebration held with parade in downtown Evarts

God’s Pantry Food Bank volunteers assemble 7,000 Thanksgiving meal boxes

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Volunteers gathered Saturday for God’s Pantry Food Bank’s annual Basket Brigade to assemble 7,000 ‘Sharing Thanksgiving’ meal boxes for Kentucky families. Hundreds of volunteers in Lexington and London are helping families in need enjoy a Thanksgiving meal ahead of the holiday season.

Corbin Buyers Have More Options as Homes Sit Longer on the Market

Corbin buyers gained more leverage as active listings climbed roughly 20% and homes spent more time on the market than a year ago.