10th Planet Richmond strikes gold again at Chewjitsu Open in Louisville
Over 200 competitors gathered for the Chewjitsu Open in Louisville, KY at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. 10th Planet Richmond was able to rally a small team of 13 competitors. Of the 13 competitors, 8 were able to earn 2024 Chewjitsu championship title belt. Among other accomplishments on the top list, Carter Swords, a student at […]
Woman arrested earlier this week, found deceased in cell this morning at Madison County Detention Center
A Clark County woman has died overnight at the Madison County Detention Center in Richmond. 46-year-old Tonya Spalding of Winchester was found unresponsive in her cell around 1:30 a.m. this morning Friday February 23,2024. Spalding was apprehended, Tuesday, at a home on Cank McWilliams Road in Eubank. She was taken into custody for multiple warrants out of […]
Waco man caught up in child predator “sting”
A man is currently in custody at the Madison County Detention Center after being ensnared in a sting operation targeting child sex predators. Kevin Perkins, 30, of Waco, was apprehended following an incident at a residence on Gibson Lane last night, Wednesday, February 21, 2024. Richmond Police Department officers responded to reports of a man […]
EKU named to Forbes List of America’s best employers
Eastern Kentucky University has been named as one of the best employers in Kentucky in the Forbes fifth annual list of America’s Best Employers by State. The university was among 49 employers across the Commonwealth recognized for worker satisfaction. EKU employs nearly 2,500 full- and part-time faculty and staff, making it one of the largest […]
AT&T customers hit with massive nationwide outage hitting south and southeast hard
**UPDATE** AT&T says all systems are now currently back online. FCC’s Department of Homeland Security to investigate mass outage. Tens of thousands of AT&T customers have been reported outages this morning for their home phone, internet and mobile phone services, according to Downdetector. The outages started popping up just before 3:30 a.m. Eastern Time, according […]
Mount Vernon man dies in Monday night crash in Rockcastle
A single vehicle accident on KY 461, just south of Mount Vernon, Monday night resulted in another fatality. The accident happened around 8 pm near Doc Adams Road. The Rockcastle County Sheriff’s office tells WBON-TV9 Darrell Pittman, 46 of Mount Vernon died in that crash. Excessive speed, alcohol, and failure to wear a seat belt are all believed to be […]
Berea man dies following motorcycle crash with truck in Madison County
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, was contacted just before 8:00 p.m., Monday, February 19, 2024, in reference to a two-vehicle collision on Mt. Vernon Road in Madison County. The initial investigation indicates a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado operated by Jackson Curtis, 44, of Berea, KY, was traveling on Slate lick Road and attempted to make […]
Further details surrounding Richmond standoff confirmed by KSP
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, was contacted just before 7:30 p.m. Saturday, February 17, 2024, in reference to a shots fired complaint that occurred in the Shady Oaks subdivision in Moberly. Kentucky State Police say the investigation indicates Ryan E. Oller, 39 years old, of Richmond, had discharged several rounds from a firearm outside […]
10th Planet Richmond brings home 17 gold medals from Fuji Bowling Green
10th Planet Richmond traveled to the Fuji Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Tournament in Bowling Green on Saturday February 17th. The event boasted over 400 total competitors. Despite facing the challenge of missing several top competitors due to illness, the 10th Planet Richmond team, with only 10 of their youth athletes secured an overall runner-up position for […]
Food stamp loopholes are costing Kentucky’s economy
Guest Editorial By Representative Wade Williams Why is the commonwealth simultaneously facing a worker shortage and rising unemployment? Two widely abused loopholes are partly to blame. I’ve introduced a bill, HB 367, to close these loopholes for good, because if Kentuckians don’t work, Kentucky doesn’t work. One loophole is called broad-based categorical eligibility (BBCE). In […]
Montgomery County Jail escapee that was missing for a week, captured in Estill Co.
The man that escaped from the Montgomery County Jail last Friday February 9, 2024, has been apprehended. Derrick Noel was arrested around 5 p.m. Thursday, February 15, 2024, in Estill County by Kentucky State Police in Estill County. Noel was originally being held In the Montgomery County Jail on parole violations. He now faces an […]
Rally planned in Berea to shine light on Madison Co. housing crisis and oppose HB 5
The Berea College GSA and the Madison County Tenants Union are spearheading a local rally to end the shelter crisis and oppose HB 5. According to a press release sent to WBON-TV, The rally is slated for next Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at noon. The rally will be held at Union Church, 200 Prospect Street […]
Woman struck by vehicle last night on 75 in Rockcastle expected to survive
Last night around 9:40, a female motorist apparently broke down between the 69 and 70 mm on the northside of I- 75 in Rockcastle County. The female was walking on the side of the interstate when she was sideswiped by a white cargo van. The driver of that vehicle stopped to render aid and call […]
Former American Idol contestant involved in fatal Rockcastle County collision
Former American Idol contestant and rising country music star Alex Miller was involved in a crash on Tuesday night while traveling back home from a vacation. Miller, his father, and several band members were said to be traveling on South Wilderness Road in Rockcastle County when an SUV veered into the path of their tour […]
Man dies after colliding with tour bus in Rockcastle
On February 13, 2024, The Kentucky State Police, Post 11 London investigated a two-vehicle fatal collision that occurred approximately 10:28 pm in Rockcastle County on South Wildness Road. The preliminary investigation indicates a 2004 Toyota Rav4, operated by James M. Mcpheron, 53 years old of Mount Vernon, KY, was traveling westbound on South Wildness Road […]
Indie movie filmed in Richmond by Richmond native, released this week
A new independent film, shot mainly in Richmond and Lexington, has been released this week. “The Hunt for August Red” is written, as well as directed, by Richmond native Dylan Anglin. You may notice many local landmarks in the film including the now shuddered and iconic Parkette Drive-In in Lexington. The movie centers around a […]
Berea Urban Farm offering upcoming beginner bee workshop via zoom
If you have ever thought about keeping bees, but don’t know much about it, this is for you. Berea’s Urban Farm is planning a workshop entitled “Introduction to Backyard Beekeeping>” The event is slated for Saturday, Feb 24, at 10am via zoom. So you can learn right at home on your phone or laptop. This […]
Weekend Lock-Up | Feb. 12, 2024
Montgomery County Sheriff’s office ISO inmate that escaped today
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating an escaped inmate case and requesting assistance from the public. Derrick D. Noel escaped from the Montgomery County Regional Jail today Friday, February 9, 2024. You can forward any tips or leads to Montgomery County Dispatch at 859-498-8720. Escapee: Derrick D. Noel (35)
Richmond Post KSP looking for car thief in Richmond
The Richmond Post of the Kentucky State Police is investigating the recovery of a stolen vehicle on the Eastern Bypass here in Madison County. This crime occurred earlier today, February 9th, between 11:20 a.m. and 12 p.m. Security cameras in the area captured photos of the individual, and the Kentucky State Police needs help identifying the person […]
Men identified in fatal Berea wreck early Thursday morning
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office Collision Reconstruction Unit was requested to assist Berea Police Department with the single vehicle fatal collision on Thursday, February 8, 2024 around 1:00 a.m. As a result, the initial investigation indicates a Buick passenger car was traveling on Mayde Road in Berea when it left the roadway and collided with […]
One hospitalized, one deceased in Berea wreck
Just before 1 this morning, emergency responders and Berea Police responded to Mayde Road and Berea Bypass for a single vehicle injury wreck. According to Berea Police, the vehicle had rolled over and one individual was pronounced deceased on scene. The other was transported to UK Hospital for treatment of their injuries. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is […]
I-75 accident closes southbound lanes for hours, 2 sent to hospital
I-75 southbound was at a standstill for hours Tuesday afternoon after a single vehicle accident. An eyewitness to the crash stated the truck involved appeared to have a tire blow out. This caused the truck to hit a guardrail and flip, ejecting one person through a window. Lexington Police now confirm two people were sent […]
Woman arrested in Richmond on multiple warrants out of Estill Co., faces over 20 charges
Richmond Police arrested a woman on Sunday February 4, 2024, who was wanted on multiple warrants out of Estill County. 48-year-old Mistie Combs of Richmond was taken into custody Sunday morning. Combs is facing over 20 separate charges. They range from various drug trafficking counts, possession, tampering with evidence, wanton endangerment, and being a persistent […]
Madison Middle says threats to school not credible, RPD to offer beefed up security Monday
Tensions are still running high among many parents, students, and school personnel at Madison Middle School in Richmond. Following the tragic and unexpected death of a student last Friday, school officials along with Richmond Police have both issued statements today. The statements are addressing rampant fears and unsubstantiated rumors surrounding the matter, and apparent threats that have […]
