Temps will Rise Despite Continued Cloud Coverage
It didn’t get as warm or sunny today as we expected, and now the rain is set to move in and stay with us for a few days. Highs today are still hanging out below average in the mid to upper 40s. Temps will fall just a little into the low 40s tonight. Tomorrow should […]
Afternoon News Brief 11-20-19: State police identify man killed in Estill County crash, Businesses and city manager weigh in on water street construction, Man claims to Have pipe bombs & booby traps in his home, Berea community closes due to sickness
Laurel County Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Man Allegedly Attempting to “Hotwire” Truck
Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a East Hal Rogers Parkway residence Tuesday night to investigate a complaint involving a subject allegedly attempting to steal a vehicle from private property. Officials learned that the suspect, later identified as Jeffery S. Dixon, had fled the scene on foot and headed across East Hal Rogers Parkway […]
Richmond City Government Discuss Mobile Food Vendor Ordinance
Yesterday the Richmond City Government met to discuss and redefine the ordinance regarding the mobile food industry here in Richmond. City Attorney Garret Fowles and City Manager Rob Meinrich led the discussion by examining the expensive business license that many food mobile vendors have brought to light. This marks the final draft of the ordinance, […]
State Police Release Identity of Man Killed in Estill County Crash
Kentucky State Police are currently investigating the early morning crash which claimed the life of one person and injured another. The initial investigation indicates a full-size pickup truck was traveling south on Spout Springs Rd, when the driver lost control of the vehicle in a curve. The truck crossed the center line and collided with […]
Berea Police: Man Claims to Have Pipe Bombs, Booby Traps in His Home
Berea Police officers were dispatched to Lilly Rose Lane early Tuesday morning in response to a call claiming that a house was being broken into. The caller, 37 year-old Brandon Smith, claimed that it was his neighbor’s house being broken into, but gave the dispatcher his own address. According to officials, Smith had contacted emergency […]
Businesses and City Manager Weigh in on Water Street Construction
As many Richmondites are well aware, our Water Street near downtown has gone through many transformations, including the latest update and roadwork, which has, as you can see, shut down part of the historical area. We spoke to local business owners about how this has impacted their businesses, and who noted that the construction to […]
One Dead Following Irvine Car Accident
Estill County emergency officials say that one person has been killed in a fatal head-on vehicle collision. According to police, the accident occurred around 7 a.m. Wednesday morning on Spout Springs Road in Estill County. Emergency crews worked for hours to clear the scene, closing the roadway down during the process.
