Construction begins on Aldi’s Grocery store
Demolition and construction has begun on the Richmond bypass, in what will be a new location for an Aldi’s grocery store. Marisa Hempel was on site as the demolition began on what used to be the Madison County Ford Dealership. Laura Bauer of Aldi also spoke with us via phone on the timeline for the […]
Rare births at Cruse Family Farm
A rare happening went down here in Madison county at the Cruse family farm: the birth of three baby calves. What is so remarkable about this birth is that all three baby cows were birthed safely by their mother, but were also taken up by her. The 1 in 104,000 chance birth was discussed by […]
Richmond City budget approved!
The Richmond City budget has been approved by the Richmond City Commission after weeks of redrawing and discussion in budget readings. Marisa Hempel got the details from City Manager Richard Thomas about all things budget—including plans for new ball fields and parks as well as a few cuts that had to be made in order […]
Buying fireworks for the Fourth
Now that the heat of summer and Independence day are here, you may notice fireworks stands popping up in parking lots and at local businesses around the region. These brightly colored tents have a bit of a story to them, with family businesses from out of state coming to the area to provide residents with […]
Local firefighters take part in joint training exercises
The Richmond Fire Department along with state and county firefighters took part in a joint training in order to better hone their efforts for rescue in the event of an auto accident. Public information officer Corey Lewis of the Richmond Fire Department told Marisa Hempel that with each passing year, technologies in cars change, so […]
Kentucky River Foothills secures grant for cleanup of hazardous waste site
A cleanup project is in the beginning stages in Berea. The former Parker Seal rubber plant closed down in 2001, and has since been a haven for crime and unsafe conditions. The site has also been contaminated with the chemical trichloroethene and debris. The six acre site has recently been approved for a 200,000 Brownfields […]
Construction on the new Berea Municipal Fire and Safety Building on schedule
Construction on the new Berea Municipal Fire and Safety Building is coming right along, and it seems that everything is on schedule for the September/October grand opening. The old City hall location on Chestnut has served the community since 1967, but a new location was a necessary upgrade in order to better serve the community. […]
Local business robbed during Fourth of July festivities
During the Fourth of July fireworks and festivities on Independence day, thieves in Richmond cut the gate at Northside Equipment. Marisa Hempel spoke to owner operator Mike Pearson who said that while they searched the property, one large mower was stolen, valued at almost $14,000. The Kubota ZD1211 had been driven off the property with […]
The University of Kentucky Football program has been surrounded by hype and disappointment
The University of Kentucky Football program has been surrounded by hype and disappointment ever since Mark Stoops took over as head coach. However last year after a rough start, the Wildcats turned it around and finished with six wins on the season and got themselves into a bowl game. Their biggest win of the season […]
Madison Central football was one of the biggest surprises in Central Kentucky last season
Madison Central football was one of the biggest surprises in Central Kentucky last season. But if you talk to folks around Richmond and Coach Mark Scenters, the Indians put in the works to make themselves a threat and it showed out on the field. In a year where the defense allowed just 15 points per […]
Mike Jones and the Estill County Engineers look to build towards consecutive district championships
After one of the best years in school history, Mike Jones and the Estill County Engineers look to build towards consecutive district championships starting August 18th when the teams host Paintsville in the home opener. The Engineers went 9-3 last year including a six game win streak. However this season will have to replace its […]
The Eastern Kentucky University football team is heading into year two under Head Coach Mark Elder.
The Eastern Kentucky University football team is heading into year two under Head Coach Mark Elder. After a disappointing campaign to open up his tenure as the top guy for the Colonels, Coach Elder said “Things have been a lot better this year, guys know what we expect from them and not only that but […]
Save the Mack! Estill County Initiative Visited by Congressman Andy Barr
Congressman Andy Barr visited Estill county to help announce the awarding of a $200,000 Brownfields EPA grant, which will go towards revitalizing the historic Mack Theatre in downtown Irvine. The building has quite a bit of lead paint and asbestos, and was a good candidate for the competitive grant. Congressman Barr remarked that not only […]
