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Wrongful death lawsuit filed against Whitley County Detention Center
A federal wrongful death lawsuit has named the Whitley County Detention Center, its inmate healthcare provider Fast Access Healthcare PLLC and the Kentucky Department...
County jailer confirms six inmate deaths since Jan. 2019
A News Journal investigation shows that Kyle Andrew Barton was the sixth Whitley County Detention Center inmate, who has died since Jan. 1, 2019.
Jason...
Lawsuit alleges Ky. Department of Corrections policies were partly to blame for inmate’s death
A federal court lawsuit regarding the death of an inmate at the Whitley County Detention Center last fall is blaming not only the detention...
Three indicted in connection with jail contraband case
The Whitley County Grand Jury handed down three indictments Monday in connection with a promoting contraband case.
The grand jury indicted Jason Rhinehart, 38, of...
Sen. Stivers and Rep. Wilson present checks to local leaders
Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers and 82nd District Representative Nick Wilson were both on hand at the Whitley County Fiscal Courtroom last Friday to...
