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2:53 am, Sep 27, 2026
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Author: Austin Hanks

Road work improvements start today on Robert Martin Bypass/US 25 in Madison County

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists of improvements scheduled for the Richmond Bypass/US 25. The work will include the adjustment/construction of offset left turn lanes. This grade and drain safety project will provide better visibility for the traveling public. The location is; with the intersection of the Richmond Bypass/US 25 and Old Wilderness Trail and […]

Man Arrested for Alleged Theft, Damage of Berea College Campus Vehicle

A Mount Vernon man was recently arrested after allegedly stealing an electric cart from the campus of Berea College, which was later valued around $13,000. According to police, on June 13th, the subject identified as Jeffrey W. Ramey rode a bike up to where the electric cart was parked and allegedly stole it. Police report […]

CAROL Act Advances in Washington

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell and U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema announced the Cardiovascular Advances in Research and Opportunities Legacy (CAROL) Act advanced out of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The full Senate must now consider and pass the bill. Last year, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr introduced this legislation in the […]

Death Investigation Underway in Laurel County

The Laurel County Sheriff’s Department reported conducting a death investigation regarding an apparent drowning in a swimming pool which occurred in West Laurel County at 10 AM on Wednesday morning on June 15th. Upon arrival at the scene emergency services performed CPR on the 23-month-old victim. The victim was then transported to St. Joseph Hospital […]

NBA player facing felony drug charge following Richmond traffic stop

Charlotte Hornets forward, Montrezl Harrell is reportedly facing a felony drug charge after state law enforcement allegedly found vacuum-sealed bags of marijuana in his car during a traffic stop. Harrell, a former player for EKU Coach A.W. Hamilton during his time at Hargrave Military Academy, now 28, was pulled over in Richmond, Ky. The Kentucky […]

Road work to take place this week on I75

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of scheduled asphalt work. Strip patching work (a mobile operation) will be in effect for a section of Interstate 75. The milling and paving is necessary to repair damaged asphalt. Monday, June 13 through Friday evening, June 17/Saturday morning, June 18 – 7 p.m. each evening until 7 a.m. the […]

Madison County Woman Faces Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop

Earlier in the week the Richmond Police Department report conducting a traffic stop in the area of West Irvine Street. According to the citation from the Richmond Police Department, the operator of the vehicle was unidentified but the passenger was reportedly identified as 36 year old Michelle Scenters. It was further reported that the operator […]

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