Recent News
Suit filed against Sheriff
By Greg Bird [email protected] A relative of Darren Kidd, the 35-year-old man who went missing last year, has filed a civil lawsuit in federal court against Sheriff Randy Waters, accusing him of malicious prosecution for her outspoken criticism of how the investigation was handled. The lawsuit, filed last month by Tracy Gibson in the United…
Read MoreGrand Jury certifies election, indicts 8
By Greg Bird [email protected] In addition to issuing seven indictments against eight individuals this month, the McCreary County Grand Jury also issued a final report on the May 21 Primary Election held in the county. Beyond reviewing cases to assess their merits for potential future prosecution, the Grand Jury is also tasked with reviewing county…
Read MoreOFFICER DOWN
Deputy shot on duty McCreary County Sheriff’s Deputy Tyler Watkins is reportedly in critical but stable condition after being shot Tuesday night while responding to a routine call on Lick Creek Road. By Greg Bird [email protected] Mark L. Dungan, 48, of Science Hill, was captured shortly after the shooting and charged with various offenses,…
Read MoreSheriff raids gambling room
By Greg Bird [email protected] By Greg Bird [email protected] McCreary County Sheriff Randy Waters’ office, along with the Kentucky State Police, seized a dozen illegal gambling devices from Ron’s Market on Highway 90 Tuesday afternoon. “We have had several complaints of possible illegal activity going on at that location for months now,” Sheriff Waters said.…
Read MoreReaders speak out on alcohol sales
By Greg Bird [email protected] Our recent Facebook poll: “Do you think legalizing alcohol sales in McCreary County would be a benefit or detriment to the county,” spurred some interesting conversation on the page. Within the first 24 hours of the question being posted more than 100 comments were added, with many of them holding economic…
Read MoreFiscal Court update
By Greg Bird [email protected] The McCreary County Fiscal Court had a short meeting Thursday night, the first meeting of the new fiscal year. Outside of routine business issues, such as approving minutes and transfers, the court handled very few other items outside of hires and appointments. The most significant issue dealt with Thursday was the…
Read MoreGovernor calls special session
By Greg Bird [email protected] Governor Matt Bevin is calling a special session starting tomorrow, calling for the legislature to pass a bill providing regional universities, health departments, community health centers and other quasi-agencies relief from rising pension costs. The Governor has stated earlier this year that he intended to call a special session to deal…
Read MoreCounty Attorney offering help for delinquent property tax
By Greg Bird [email protected] County Attorney Austin Price said his office is available to provide assistance to property owners who have yet to pay their property tax bills for 2018 – hopefully helping them avoid incurring more fees or having their delinquent bill be purchased by a third-party. A notice of all delinquent tax bills…
Read MoreWhitley County Jail offer withdrawn
By Greg Bird [email protected] McCreary County Judge Executive Jimmie Greene II said this week that an offer to house prisoners at the Whitley County Detention Center has been withdrawn – leaving County officials to look elsewhere to house local prisoners closer to home. Whitley County Jailer Brian Lawson presented a proposal to the McCreary County…
Read MoreTwo arrested on drug charges
By Greg Bird [email protected] Constable Cody Stephens and Sheriff Randy Watters announced the arrest of two individuals last Wednesday night on drug related charges. Greg Baird, 40, of Whitley City and Kevin Bowling, 48, of Jellico face charges of trafficking and possession of a controlled substance after approximately 44 grams of suspected methamphetamine…
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