Potential for Standing Chaplain for Berea City Council Meetings on Hold–for now
It was standing room only Tuesday night in the Berea City Council Chambers as citizens discussed a proposed municipal order that would establish a standing chaplain to give an invocation for each and every council meeting. The original order created a budget line of $600 per year to pay the chaplain, who was to be […]
Severe Weather Will Gradually Lower Temps Through the Week
Hot and humid. It is really steamy out there today. The temperatures are a little cooler out today, but with the dew point, the heat index is making it feel like 100 degrees. Tonight sees another chance for severe weather with lows dropping down to 70 degrees. Tomorrow, the decreasing temperatures continue highs for Wednesday […]
Afternoon News Brief 8-20-19: Early morning dump truck crash on I-64 results in death, Scam awareness for college students, Kentucky state fair announces new rule addressing minors
Homeless Man Arrested for Assault
Richmond Police recently responded to a call about an alleged domestic dispute in a Big Hill Avenue parking lot. Upon arrival, the officer reportedly observed the victim with a bloody face and swollen eye. The victim advised the officer that a male subject, later identified as Christian Gholson, had physically assaulted them. According to the […]
Lexington Men Allegedly Hold Woman Hostage, “Pistol Whip” Victim at Quality Quarters
Richmond Police Department recently responded yet again to the Quality Quarters location in response to a potential hostage and kidnapping situation. According to the citation, police responded to find a man that reported that his wife was being held hostage by Thomas Jones. According to the victim, the wife was being held by Jones and […]
Early Morning Dump Truck Crash on I-64 Leaves Driver Dead
The Clark County Sheriff’s office was notified of a dump truck crash early Tuesday morning. The single-vehicle crash, which occurred on I-64 in Winchester, left the driver dead. Officials say the dump truck reportedly struck an embankment around 12:30 a.m. No other vehicles were involved in the accident. Officials have not yet identified the driver, […]
Better Business Bureau Offers Tips to Help Students Avoid Learning a Hard Lesson About Scams
Students across the Bluegrass are returning to college campuses. The Better Business Bureau is offering students and parents tips to increase awareness of scams that may target these young people who may find themselves on their own for the first time. According to 2018’s BBB Scam Tracker Risk Report, 41.6% of students reported a loss as a result […]
