Morning News Brief 3-25-19: Powell county search and rescue saves man’s life, Fire takes home , Burglar arrested by police , Forest fire at Natural Skybridge
Afternoon News Brief 3-22-19: Final preparations for chemical depot, Former UK student appears before judge, Irvine man in jail related alleged to drug charges
Morning News Brief 3-22-19: Lifeway closes buildings down, Estill county man arrested on alleged drug charges, Search and rescue team save calf, Alleged shoplifting woman arrested, Bond denied for alleged child abusers again
Afternoon News Brief 3-21-19: Two people in custody after pursuit ends, Mt. Sterling man arrested for attempted kidnapping, LifeWay Christian Resources closes stores, Deputy Morales update
Providing Hope Through Service Animals
Since October 2017, the Richmond Peddlers Mall along with the other 19 Peddlers Malls have been raising money to provide service dogs to kids with autism and epilepsy. As of now Peddlers Mall has raised over $50,000 to put towards helping the kids secure their animals. The cost per service dog is between $25,000 and […]
NCAA Tournament: PJ Washington out, urges Cats to ‘keep fighting’
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today JACKSONVILLE — Kentucky will be without leading scorer and rebounder PJ Washington in the first round of the NCAA Tournament Thursday night. Washington sprained his foot in a 82-78 loss to Tennessee in the Southeastern Conference Tournament semifinals last Saturday in Nashville. Washington was referred to a specialist to confirm […]
Morning News Brief 3-21-19: car chases and BB-guns, also new evidence in Deputy Morales case!
Suspect leads police on various kinds of chases after an alleged attempt at kidnapping, A BB-gun wielding woman is arrested inside a a store, Evidence declares friendly fire in the case of Paralyzed Deputy Morales, New generation of search and rescue dogs coming in honor of the recent passing of Hunter
Giving Back to Madison County Through Coffee
Purdy’s Coffee Shop has recently opened a second location on Big Hill Ave, but what people may not know is that inside Purdy’s, they are paying homage to Madison County. The interior is designed using fallen trees from Madison County, and the bar is made of refurbished tin. Purdy’s are happy to be reaching greater […]
NCAA Tournament: Calipari says Wildcats in ‘great frame of mind’
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky (KT) — Kentucky’s attitude won’t change going into the NCAA Tournament despite losing to Tennessee in the Southeastern Conference semifinals. “I think they’re in a great frame of mind,” Kentucky coach John Calipari said. “They’ve been that way. They’re a young team, a lot of freshmen and even […]
Fatal Crash in Pulaski county: Victim identity update
The identify of a man killed in an accident yesterday in Pulaski county has been released. According to the Somerset Police Department police responded to the intersection of KY914/Oakhill Road for a collision. There it was determined that a Dodge pickup driven by 17-year-old Travis Whitt struck a motorcycle operated by Cody Dixon, 29 of […]
Morning News Brief 3-20-19: Family survives head-on collision, Car Chase on Poosey Ridge, Interstate road work, 4 county chase leads to arrest, Man Allegedly rapes 15 year old
UK forward PJ Washington wearing a walking boot as a precaution
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today Kentucky forward PJ Washington departed with the Wildcats for Jacksonville Tuesday and left with a walking boot on his foot. A Kentucky spokesman said the walking boot was precautionary and no other details were offered. Kentucky will have an open practice Wednesday in Jacksonville ahead of Thursday’s game against Abilene […]
Morning News Brief 3-19-19: Wolfe County school threat , Mortality rate in cattle rises, Hemp sales are also on the rise, Recent cold weather causes two accidental deaths
Morning News Brief 3/18/19: Rpd vs Fpd Basketball game update, Alleged intoxicated school bus driver, Centre College Professor passes away, Golden alert update
STOP Elder Financial Abuse!
With Elder Financial abuse on the rise Peoples Bank wants to inform the community on how they can put a stop to financial fraud on our senior citizens. On April 4th at 6pm Peoples Bank is having a senior financial protection seminar that is free to the public. The seminar will be held at the […]
Morning News Brief 3-15-19: Wind causes power outages, Be cautious when hiking, Chemical; stockpile destruction .
RFD vs RPD Basketball Game
The red and blue first responders are set to face off in a basketball game to support a family in Richmond Kentucky. The game will take place this Sunday, March 17th at 5:00pm at Madison Central High School. Admissions will be $2 and the money will benefit The Habitat For Humanity. Which side are you […]
Depot Destruction!
The advisory board for the Bluegrass Chemical Agent Destruction Pilot Plant met yesterday in an open meeting to discuss the destruction of the chemical weapons stored in the igloos at the Bluegrass Army Depot. The goal is to safely and effectively destroy the chemical weapons that are so close to Richmond Kentucky to keep our […]
Morning News Brief 3-14-19: Court update for alleged child abusers, Dude’s Funeral Procession, Women arrested on drug charges
Turn Our Focus on Beating Alzheimer’s!
“We have 5.8 million Americans that have Alzheimer’s disease. It is a growing need and we need to find a cure find better treatments we need to stop this disease”. Yesterday the Alzheimer’s Association met for a luncheon to discuss their fundraising efforts. The group organizes a walk to end Alzheimer’s and the longest day […]
Morning News Brief 3-13-19: Depot weapon destruction meeting, Garrard county police force to be disbanded, Former arsonist arrested after attempted break in, Richmond commission meeting, Man arrested on alleged drug charges
Depot weapon destruction meeting, Garrard county police force to be disbanded, Former arsonist arrested after attempted break in, Richmond commission meeting, Man arrested on alleged drug charges
Convicted arsonist arrested after attempting to break into college
Police say that Gary Davidson was arrested and charged with third degree burglary as well as third degree criminal mischief after he allegedly attempted to pass himself off as a maintenance worker. Officers report that Davidson was also seen in surveillance footage earlier the same month attempting to break in too. Davidson was also arrested […]
Wanton Endangerment charges for Mother whose child was allegedly found wondering
A mother has been arrested after her young child was found wandering alone. The Laurel County Sheriff’s Department is reporting that they received a complaint Monday after a 4-year-old boy showed up at a residence on Riveria Lane. When officials arrived on scene, the boy was able to show them where he lived. Officials learned […]
Morning News Brief 3-12-19: Father and Son saved from Kentucky river currents, Stolen Semi lands two people in jail, Fire takes life victim identified, 69 year old man breaks into family’s home, Bevin making strides for less restrictions on guns
LSU lands top seed, Wildcats No. 2 in upcoming SEC Tournament
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Four teams — LSU, Kentucky, Tennessee and South Carolina — will receive a double-bye when the Southeastern Conference Tournament begins the week in Nashville. The Tigers (26-5, 16-2) edged out Kentucky (26-5, 15-3) and Tennessee (27-4, 15-3) to win the regular-season title for the first time […]
