Morning snow flurries have given way to sunshine and warmer temperatures
There’s lots of sun and warmer temps out there for your Tuesday. We had a few snow flurries that moved through the area this morning with some accumulation to our Eastern counties, but the sun is out now and the snow is gone. Highs for today will be just a little bit above normal, topping […]
Afternoon News Brief 1-7-2020: Richmond teacher terminated following FBI investigation, Ohio car thieves arrested at Wendy’s after Facebook Live video, KSP announce traffic checkpoints
Berea police: Ohio car thieves arrested after Facebook Live video at Wendy’s
Berea Police officers were dispatched to the Prince Royal Drive Wendy’s location following a call claiming that a Facebook Live video was being broadcast by two alleged car thieves from the reportedly stolen vehicle. Once authorities arrived at the scene, they located the car at a dollar store nearby. Officers began speaking with the two […]
Waco Man Arrested on Trafficking Methamphetamine, Drug Charges
The Richmond Police Department recently took a Waco man into custody on trafficking in methamphetamine and other drug charges. The citation states that the car that Elbert K. Boggs was in had a cancelled license plate, prompting a traffic stop. When police engaged with the occupants, Boggs was allegedly seen frantically attempting to hide something […]
Update: Former Richmond Teacher Investigated by FBI for Federal Child Pornography Charges
A Richmond teacher formerly of LaFontaine Preparatory School has now been terminated, following a search of his home by FBI officials. Larry Foley was previously a third through fifth grade teacher of Social Studies and Engineering. According to the school’s co-founder, Gus LaFontaine, the judge had previously sealed the court documents, and the nature of […]
KSP Announce Traffic Checkpoints
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints at locations approved by the Kentucky State Police Policy and Procedures Manual. Police say these checkpoints will be conducted in an effort to enforce the traffic laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Special attention will be paid to occupant protection (seat belt […]
ATV Operator Allegedly Attempts to Give KSP the Slip
Kentucky State Police report that on Old US 25 they allegedly observed an ATV being operated on the roadway. Officials report the ATV pulling into the overlook where they were parked. Officers reportedly attempted a traffic stop, but the ATV operator failed to yield, according to police, and began to flee down the roadway. The […]
Estill Co. Students Arrive at School Safe and Sound Despite Bus Crash Rumors
There was some confusion and panic among parents this morning as a social media post circulated, claiming that there had been a school bus crash in the area of Drip Rock. According to Estill County Schools Superintendent Jeff Saylor, the bus was not involved in a wreck. The driver of the bus had instead pulled […]
