Army: Alternatives to burning/detonation munitions approved, not yet funded at depot
Craig Williams shares a word with Blue Grass Army Depot Commander Col. Brett Ayvazian following a Wednesday meeting about the open burning/open detonation of obsolete munitions at the depot. Officials said the U.S. Department of Defense has cleared the way for alternatives to OB/OD.
See Madison County sample ballot, with links to absentee requests, new polling locations
You can view a sample ballot for the upcoming 2024 Primary Election at the link below. (copy and paste liink below in your browser) https://www.madisoncountyclerk.us/…/c3fcc0… Opportunities to Cast a Ballot: Mail-in Absentee (*Excuse Needed) In-person Absentee (*Excuse Needed) Early Voting Election Day Polling Locations: https://www.madisoncountyclerk.us/polling-locations Register to Vote/Request Absentee Ballot: govote.ky.gov
Woman struck by truck on Hwy 1016 Wednesday
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office responded to an injury collision yesterday Wednesday, April 10, 2024 around 5:00 p.m. involving a pedestrian and a truck. Investigators say Fonda Crowe, 60-years-old of Berea, was walking on HWY 1016 when she was struck by a truck driven by Marlin Laws also of Berea. Ms. Crowe was transported by […]
Man arrested in Richmond after two indecent exposure episodes this week
The Richmond Police Department has apprehended a suspect involved in two indecent exposure incidents following a brief foot pursuit on Wednesday afternoon of this week. According to police, the first incident occurred on Sunday, March 31, when officers responded to a local business after receiving a complaint regarding indecent exposure. A female customer reported that […]
Berea eyes low speed vehicle ordinance
Example of Low Speed Vehicle
GEM e4 (stock photo)
Waco woman win’s “Office Breakfast Party” from 100.7 and Wendy’s for Riley Oil staff
Richmond radio station 100.7 “The Coyote” and Wendy’s partnered recently to give one lucky winner a ‘Breakfast Office Party” for them and their co -workers. Jennifer Kelley of Waco won the contest and received a Wendy’s swag bag full of goodies for her and her co-workers at Riley Oil Company in Richmond. She picked that […]
Richmond man flees during work detail in Franklin County, may be headed home per KSP
Brandon Rhodus, Richmond, KY.
Richmond KSP Post 7 announces spring traffic safety checkpoint locations
Post 7 Traffic Safety Checkpoints Effective immediately, the following locations are approved Traffic Safety Checkpoint Locations for the Post 7 District. At these checkpoints troopers will be targeting impaired drivers, checking for properly restrained adults and children and observing for any other safety violations. Traffic Safety Checkpoints for Boyle County Traffic Safety Checkpoints for Clark […]
Kim Charles appointed as Estill County Clerk as office moves to reopen
Today Estill County Judge Executive Donnie Watson announced the new appointment of County Clerk pro tem for Estill County. Kim Charles will take over the duties of County Clerk after the unexpected resignation of Brian Crowe last week. Charles has 21 years’ experience working in the office under various administrations, including the last few years […]
Firefighters battle weather and fire in downtown Mount Vernon Tuesday
The Mount Vernon Fire Department continues to battle a blaze in downtown Mount Vernon this afternoon. The fire broke out around 12:30 today in a commercial building at the corner of Main Street and Richmond Street. The building is locally known as the former Mount Vernon Signal (the local newspaper) building. The roadway is closed […]
Craig Williams honored with portrait for his decades long battle to prevent incineration of chemical weapons
By Guest Columnist Andy McDonald Environmental advocate and community leader Craig Williams was honored Thursday with the unveiling of a portrait, part of a series entitled “Americans Who Tell the Truth.” The painting was the work of Robert Shetterly, who revealed his latest effort at the Berea College Hutchins Library. Shetterly said he conducted […]
PGA volunteer registration now open Kentucky Championship at Keene Trace Golf Course
The PGA TOUR’s Kentucky Championship announced today that volunteer registration for the 2024 event is open at www.kentuckychampionship.com The Kentucky Championship (formerly the Barbasol Championship) is coming off its best year since arriving in Kentucky in 2018 in terms of attendance, television viewership, and the overall excitement brought on by world-class play which saw Vincent Norrman […]
Estill County Clerk abruptly resigns, audit results pending
As of midnight last night, Sunday March 31, 2024, Estill County is without a County Clerk. Brian Crowe resigned his position effective last night, and according to sources, has filed for retirement. Estill County Judge Donnie Watson will now have the obligation of appointing someone to fill Crowes term until the general election later this […]
Pulaski Co. EMT and patient perish in collision in Garrard County, identities released
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, was contacted just before 9:00 a.m., Monday, April 1, 2024, in reference to a two-vehicle collision involving a Semi-truck and an ambulance on Lexington Road (US-27) at the intersection of Old Lexington Road in Garrard County. The initial investigation indicates a 2021 Kenworth Semi-truck operated by Cory Dunn, 44, […]
Richmond police arrest Irvine man in connection to Easter weekend shooting on N. Third Street
The Richmond Police Department arrested one man just after 10:00 p.m. on Sunday March 31, 2024, for a drive-by shooting that happened Saturday evening. Around 7:45 p.m. Saturday night March 30, Richmond Police Department responded to North Third Street in reference to a man with a gunshot wound to the chest. The man was taken […]
Kentucky State Police investigates fatal collision in Estill County
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, was contacted just before 11:30 p.m., Saturday, March 30, 2024, in reference to a single-vehicle collision involving a pedestrian on Main Street in Estill County. The initial investigation indicates a 2003 Chevy Silverado operated by a Juvenile, who was traveling east on Main Street when he lost control of […]
Saturday night shooting sends one to hospital, shooter at large
Richmond Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Saturday night on North Third Street in Richmond. Police now confirm to WBON-TV9 that a man was found suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. The road was closed while police interviewed witnesses and worked the scene. The shooter has not been identified or apprehended at […]
10th Planet Richmond capture 25 gold medals at Ohio State Championships
10th planet Richmond traveled to the Fuji Ohio State Championships on Saturday March 30th.Over 200 competitors across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio met in Cincinnati, OH to battle it out for the title of Fuji BJJ Ohio State Champion. Among the accomplishments of the 10th Planet crew, Carter Swords, a student at Model was able to […]
BMU, Berea Earth Warriors team up to clean Owsley Fork
By Andy McDonald Volunteers from Berea Municipal Utilities were out Wednesday cleaning up the banks of Owsley Fork Reservoir. The effort was in cooperation with the Berea Earth Warriors, a group of volunteers who take on various community projects to help raise public awareness about the need to protect the environment. Berea Municipal Utilities Director […]
Madison County Animal Shelter receives $12,000 grant from national nonprofit Petco
Madison County Animal Shelter is set to receive a $12,000 grant investment from national nonprofit Petco Love in support of their lifesaving work for animals in Madison County. Petco Love is a national nonprofit leading change for pets by harnessing the power of love to make communities and pet families closer, stronger, and healthier. Since […]
Richmond KSP looking for suspects truck in side by side and trailer theft in Garrard County
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post is investigating a stolen Polaris XP 1000 side by side and a 10 foot utility trailer. These items were located at the intersection of Hidden Valley Road and Calico Road in Garrard County. The say the theft occurred last Friday, March 15th, between 8:50 and 9:05 a.m.. The items […]
Goose Creek Road in Lee County to be closed beginning Monday, April 1, for bridge replacement project
Beginning Monday, April 1, Goose Creek Road in eastern Lee County will be closed for replacement of a bridge crossing the CSX Transportation railroad line. The bridge is located at the intersection of KY 52 and Goose Creek Road between Tallega and Athol. Construction on the new bridge may affect traffic on KY 52 at […]
88-year-old Berea man dies in Friday night wreck in Scott County
An 88-year-old man from Berea, identified as Norman “Cotton”Carpenter, lost his life in a single-vehicle accident on Friday night. Investigators say the wreck occurred after Mr. Carpenter suffered an apparent “medical emergency.” The incident occurred around 11:30 pm on Leestown Road near Adams Lane. According to the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, Carpenter’s vehicle, a 1996 […]
Weekend Lockup 3-25-24
Richard Lira. Charges- Burglary 2nd Degree and Public Intoxication James Cox. List of Charges above. Timothy Reed. List of Charges above. Teri Blanton. Charges- Strangulation and 4th degree Assault.
A deep dive into life in Madison County after CSEPP Funds are gone, how much will it cost?”
Guest Columnist Andy McDonald Officials from Madison County, Berea and Richmond met Thursday to discuss how to replace federal funding for emergency services that will end in June, 2025. In a meeting at the Madison County Extension Office, the Post CSEPP Task Force, an intergovernmental work group, briefed officials on the end of Chemical Stockpile […]
