KSP Post 7 Richmond investigating latest inmate death at Madison Detention Center
Sunday October 8, 2023, just before 5:00 a.m., Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, received a call from the Madison County Detention Center requesting investigative assistance in regard to an inmate who had been located unresponsive in his cell. Investigators say another inmate located Davell Chambers, 37 years old, from Michigan, unresponsive in the cell. The […]
Berea paying local groups for trash pickup with “Trash for Cash” campaign
Would you like to raise some money for your nonprofit organization, while doing something worthwhile for the community? If so, you may want to check out Berea’s “Trash for Cash” program. The program is designed to be a fundraising source for local nonprofit organizations. Groups can earn $100 per mile for picking up litter in the […]
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Stolen vehicle and subject out of Jackson County caught by KSP in Madison
Kentucky state police recovered a stolen vehicle out of Jackson County Saturday. KSP received a call that a silver Nissan Sentra that was missing hubcaps and a passenger side door mirror had been stolen, and was traveling northbound on 421. The Trooper staked out the Big Hill, Food Mart to look for the vehicle. Moments […]
96-year-old Berea man charged with attempted murder
A 96 year old Berea man has been arrested and charged with the attempted murder of his 90 year old wife. A family member stated the man just seem to “snap” on the mother and allegedly tried to smother her with a pillow. When Berea Police officers spoke to the man, he reportedly stated that […]
Local men part of largest graduate class of KSP Telecommunications Academy ever
The Kentucky State Police announced today the agency has just graduated the highest number of telecommunicators in its history. Over 30 people, representing 13 posts across the commonwealth, have graduated from the KSP Telecommunications Academy. KSP telecommunicators handle dispatch duties for Kentucky state troopers, commercial vehicle enforcement officers, conservation officers and other emergency service agencies […]
It’s homecoming weekend, with lot’s of events and parade slated
This weekend is homecoming in Richmond! EKU will be lively with a plethora of events scheduled for this weekend. Homecoming festivities will kickoff on Tuesday, Oct. 10, with a livestream from President McFaddin. The annual Homecoming Parade will take place at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, with its traditional route on Lancaster Avenue and Main Street. Following the […]
Monday Matchup: Colonels Chugging Along
After a much needed bye week, EKU is set to not only kick off homecoming this Saturday, but also welcome in a tough Tarleton State team who is just as hungry for a conference victory as the Colonels. While Eastern was resting up for this weeks game, the Texans of Tarleton faced Southern Utah in […]
