A Cautionary Fourth of July Tale when Playing with Fireworks
When sparks fly next week, it is easy to get caught up in the excitement of Independence Day. However, it is always important to remember that accidents happen…unfortunately frequently. According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, approximately 12,900 firework-related injuries were treated in emergency departments in one year recently. One of these was here […]
Nice weekend ahead
Still possible to see a summer storm pop up during the heat of the day. Highs today will reach into the upper 80’s with lows tonight dropping tonight into upper 60’s. Tomorrow, more of the same with highs possibly reaching that 90 degree mark for the first time this month. Looking ahead to the weekend, […]
From the Court to the Tent: MCHS Coach Allen Feldhaus tells us all about this fundraiser
For the fifth consecutive year, the Madison Central boys basketball coaching staff are ready to serve the folks in Madison County for all their firework needs. Michael Watkins stopped by to talk to Allen Feldhaus to get the scoop on all the work that goes in, and even talked to Coach about how the young […]
Afternoon News Brief 6-27-19: Daycare calls in child abuse report, First hand firework accident victim gives warning, Man arrested for falling asleep in Walmart parking lot
NICK MAYO TO PLAY FOR MIAMI HEAT IN NBA SUMMER LEAGUE
RICHMOND, Ky. – Former Eastern Kentucky University basketball star Nick Mayo has officially been named to the Miami Heat’s Summer League team, earning a chance to play his way onto an NBA roster. Mayo is one of 12 players on the Heat roster, which also includes the team’s first-round draft pick, former Kentucky guard Tyler Herro. […]
Day Care advises police of possible child abuse case, 2 arrested for alleged charges
Richmond Police report responding to a call from Small Wonders Child Care in reference to a 5-year-old and 2-year-old with severe bruising. Police made an arrest on charges of child abuse. On Tuesday, police reported a call coming from a child care center in Richmond. An employee of the establishment advised police of two child […]
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A Nap in the Car Leads to the Arrest of Berea Man
Yesterday morning, Berea police made an arrest after responding to a call in reference to a white male possibly sleeping in his car with the doors open at Walmart. According to reports, officers made contact with 45 year old Barry Scott Roberts, having to nudge him to wake him up. After police ran Roberts through […]
