Trial Waived to Grand Jury, Dual Murder Details Discussed in Court

Thomas Birl, the man accused of murdering Richmond couple Chris and Gracie Hager, appeared in court today for his preliminary hearing with Judge Earl Ray Neal presiding. The hearing was pushed back from yesterday, after previous judge Charles Hardin recused himself due to the fact that he knew the Richmond couple. Detective Jason Friend described […]
Starting date moved up for KY 52 break repair project in Estill County

The starting date for a break repair project on KY 52 (Richmond Road) at mile point 3.9, just east of KY 594 (Pea Ridge Road), has been moved up. Originally scheduled to begin on Aug. 30, the work will now commence on Wednesday, August 25. However, closure of the eastbound lane and traffic control set up […]
