Ball releases staggering audit summary of former Estill County Clerk’s fee account
State Auditor Allison Ball released audits of the 2021, 2022, and 2023 financial statements of former Estill County Clerk Brian Crowe late Monday afternoon. State law requires the auditor’s office to conduct annual audits of county clerks. These audits cover the Estill County Clerk’s financial statements from July 1, 2021, through December 31, 2023, and […]
Richmond KSP seeking help in missing Rockcastle County man case
On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, around 3 PM, Kentucky State Police Post 11 Richmond say they received a call of a missing person in Rockcastle County. The man has been identified as Joseph D. Miller, 36, of Orlando. Miller was last seen around 12:00 P.M. on Friday, June 21st. Miller is approximately 6′ 0″ tall […]
Scathing 3-year audit of former Estill County Clerk Brian Crowe released today
Late Monday afternoon, State Auditor Allison Balls’ office released the results of three years of audits of the Estill County Clerk’s office, and former Clerk Brian Crowe. The audits were scathing in scope, even citing repeat offenses in much of the period of years 2021, 2022, and 2023. Among the auditor’s findings in the 2023 […]
Suspect sought in Rockcastle Co. robbery of Valero Food Mart Sunday
A suspect has been identified in the robbery of a Valero Food Mart in Rockcastle County earlier today, Sunday afternoon, June 30, 2024, around 4:15 p.m. Kentucky State Police Post 11 London is asking for the public’s help in identifying the man in the feature photo. If you have any information please contact Post 11 […]
Madison Central freshman wins second national title
Natilee Wells, an upcoming freshman at Madison Central won her second national title this weekend in Las Vegas Nevada. Wells is a Brazilian jiu jitsu practitioner out of 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Richmond. Wells traveled with her coach to Las Vegas to compete in the IBJJF American Nationals Event in both gi and nogi Teen […]
Boone Village shooter believed to have perished in home inferno
***UPDATE*** 9:20 PM. The Madison County Sheriff’s office now confirms human remains, believed to be the shooter, have officially been confirmed in the charred remains of the residence. **UPDATE**6:30 PM. The Madison County Sheriff’s office reports that what was first believed to be a body in the home, upon further investigation, could not be verified […]
Lancaster native Alex Miller has first Grand Ole Opry performance
Former American Idol star and Lancaster, Kentucky’s favorite son Alex Miller played the big stage of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee last night for the very first time. Among other songs, Miller sang his latest single just release entitled “My Daddy‘s Dad”, a tribute to his grandfather who Miller credits for giving him […]
Richmond Hooter’s Restaurant closes
Hooter’s in Richmond is now ”permanently closed.” The closure is apparently part of the chains plans to close dozens of underperforming locations nationwide. The wing chain told CNN several “underperforming stores” are closing due to tough economic challenges including rising food and labor costs. Richmond Kentucky was one of many closures nationwide this week, including […]
Shots fired by “suicidal subject” continues impacting several major thoroughfares in Lex metro
Traffic in the Lexington metro area remains a mess due to what Lexington Police say is a ‘suicidal subject’ on the Bryan Station Road overpass. Police confirm the subject has fired shots. They would not be more specific but did add no injuries have been reported. The area remains a highly active police situation. Police […]
Body discovered on Berea roadway
The body of a man was discovered just after 10 Friday night June 21, 2024, on a Berea roadway. Madison County Coroners Office has now officially identified the subject as Jacob Stewart. The discovery was made on Salter Lane in Berea. Officials tell WBON, Stewart was taken to the Berea Hospital, where attempts to revive the man failed. He was pronounced deceased […]
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Mount Vernon woman dies after fatal collision in Rockcastle
Yesterday, June 12, 2024 The Kentucky State Police, Post 11 London was notified of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 70 in Rockcastle County around 5:30 p.m.. The collision resulted in one person receiving fatal injuries. KSP investigators say a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado, operated by Charles E. Northern, 59 years old of Mount. Vernon, KY, was […]
Motorcyclist exceeds 200 mph in attempt to elude Madison County Deputies
Madison County Sheriff’s deputies were finishing up a traffic stop on I -75 just before 5 p.m. Saturday night, when they say a motorcyclist just missed their stopped vehicles doing over 100 mph on or near the fog line. Deputies tried to pursue the motorcyclist, and according to the citation, they say he shifted gears […]
After three decades, chemical emergency preparedness drills to end with final alert on Wednesday
The Bluegrass Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program, also known as CSEPP will be conducting their final exercise, set to take place this Wednesday June 12th. The comprehensive drill will involve eight area counties, Blue Grass Army Depot, Blue Grass Chemical Activity, and the Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant. This exercise not only represents a pivotal moment […]
KSP arrests Versailles man on child sex abuse material
On June 6, 2024, at approximately 8:10 p.m., the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch arrested Chad A. Swiger, 43, on charges related to child sexual abuse material. Mr. Swiger was arrested as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation. The KSP Electronic Crime Branch began the investigation after discovering the suspect […]
Weekend Lockup 6-10-24
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Richmond wins Fuji Lexington
10th planet jiu jitsu Richmond went to battle again this weekend. This time in Lexington, KY. The team did not have to travel far and was able to earn a overall team championship against local competitors but also teams traveling in from all over the state. The youth team of 10th Planet Richmond swept the competition […]
City investigation based on “anonymity” and unsubstantiated claims
The investigation into a Richmond “city employee” that has been shrouded in secrecy for months, has now concluded. According to documents obtained by the Herald-Leader through the open records act, an investigation into City Manager, Rob Meinrich, that was initiated on May 28 has been determined to be unsubstantiated. According to the Herald, the internal […]
Weekend Lockup 6-3-24
Robin Gabbard to lead Mountain Association of Berea as new President
Robin Gabbard of Gays Creek, Kentucky will be the next President of the Mountain Association, a community economic development nonprofit established in 1976. According to the press release, Gabbard, who has been Board Chair for the organization since 2019, is replacing Peter Hille, who announced his retirement last fall. With more than 30 years of […]
Richmond airport receives big funds from congress
Today, Andy Barrs office announced that The Central Kentucky Regional Airport in Richmond received $3.5 million in federal funding to construct a general aviation terminal. The Congressman said this new facility will spur economic development in the region and ensure Kentucky is at the forefront of aviation education. Barr joined Eastern Kentucky University President David McFadden […]
Traffic stop results in arrest of Richmond man wanted on criminal complaint and warrant
A traffic stop last week on K St. in Richmond resulted in the arrest of a man wanted on a criminal complaint and an outstanding warrant. Richmond Police say when the officer approached the car, the man in the passenger side seat bailed and ran. That man was 47-year-old Michael Shannon Pruitt. Police say they have surveillance photos […]
Two sentenced in extreme child abuse case in Montgomery Co.
(Warning-story contains details that may be disturbing) Attorney General Russell Coleman announced today that action by the Attorney General’s Special Prosecutions Unit resulted in the sentencing of Haley Hartupee, 23, and Travis Spence, 27, of Montgomery County for the criminal abuse of two children. On May 20 of this year, Hartupee was sentenced to five […]
