Former EKU Professor Pleads Guilty to Attempting to Produce Child Pornography
A Richmond Kentucky man, Kyle Knezevich, 36, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, before U.S. District Judge Gregory Van Tatenhove, to attempting to produce child pornography. According to his plea agreement, on September 7, 2023, an Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) student located a hidden camera in a men’s bathroom on campus. An investigation revealed that the camera […]
Drought conditions force Berea to issue water shortage advisory
Due to the recent and progressing drought conditions in Berea and southern Madison County, the City of Berea has issued a water shortage advisory. The advisory is to notify all retail and wholesale customers of Berea Municipal Utilities that current conditions exist, which indicate the potential for serious raw water supply shortages. At this time, […]
Side by side accident claims Madison County man over holiday weekend
A Madison County man died over the weekend in an apparent UTV accident. Madison County EMS got the call just before midnight Friday night, December 22, 2023. Responders found 45-year-old Shane Morgan suffering from life threatening injuries from the wreck in the 1700 block of Poosey Ridge Road. Morgan later died as a result of […]
Juveniles strike squad car, attempt to run over officer, in flight from Berea
An apparent attempted auto theft early Saturday morning, December 23, 2023, in Berea, resulted in a high-speed pursuit of the perpetrators into Fayette County. Berea Police say they were dispatched to Jason Circle around 1 am regarding an attempted auto theft. Police say a homeowner saw and confronted the subjects. The suspects reportedly pulled a […]
Body discovered in Irvine on Monday positively identified, search on for kin
**UPDATE** The mother has been located. **ORIGINAL STORY** We now know the identity of the man found dead in Estill County on Monday December 18, 2023. According to Estill County Coroner Jimmy Wise, the man has been positively identified as 51-year-old John E. Fowler of Irvine. Sadly, efforts to locate Fowler’s mother have been unsuccessful. […]
Richmond Police looking for truck in regards to open case investigation
Richmond Police are enlisting the help of the public to identify the vehicle in the feature photo. The vehicle is believed to be involved in an open case being investigated by RPD. The vehicle is described as a dark gray Toyota truck with flag and star decals on the back window. If you have any […]
Richmond man hits $500,000 off lottery scratch off ticket
A Richmond man, who has chosen to keep his identity a secret, won $500,000 after purchasing a $20 Wild Numbers 100X scratch-off ticket. According to lottery officials, the man stopped at the Gasoline Alley store in Winchester on December 3, where he purchased the ticket. The man says he’s an avid lottery player, and that he’s won $1,000 on […]
Body found today just off South Madison in Irvine, near railroad tracks
The Estill County Coroner’s office was called out around noon today, December 18, 2023, after the discovery of a body in Irvine. The man, who appears to be in his 50’s, was found just off South Madison Avenue next to the railroad tracks. Official say the man’s body was found by a bystander and foul play is not […]
Clark County teen dies in apparent farm accident
A 17-year-old Clark County student has lost his life in what’s being described as a farm accident. Clark County Public Schools released a statement this Sunday evening that we have included at the end of the story. The school statement was approved by the Phelps family. Ryan Phelps, a 17-year-old senior at George Rogers Clark High […]
Man enters Richmond Walmart, inflicts critical injuries on self
Richmond Police and other first responders were called to Walmart in Richmond tonight for an unusual situation around 9:30. Police say a man entered the store with the intention of buying a firearm. When he was denied, he reportedly took a knife from store inventory and went to the Walmart bathrooms. The man apparently started inflicting self-harm […]
10th Planet Richmond goes 2-1 at Kumite
10th Planet Martial Arts Richmond, traveled with 3 youth athletes on Sunday December 17th 2023 to compete at the Kumite IV event held in Covington, KY. The opening bout for the event included Brazil Brown of Cincinnati against 10th planet Richmond’s Tor Lunnenborg. The athletes came out battling for hand position. Lunnenborg defended a single […]
Madison County’s Joey Lopes takes gold at WV Grappling Open
Joey Lopes of Madison County traveled to West Virginia Saturday December 16, 2023, to compete in the WV Grappling Open. Lopes entered the gi and no gi division in 2 different weight classes and the absolute division which pairs all division winners across weight classes together. In all 5 divisions Lopes earned gold. In his […]
KSP make arrest in fatal hit and run involving a pedestrian
The Kentucky State Police Post 12 responded to the 2000 block of US 62 in Anderson County in reference to a fatal hit and run incident involving a pedestrian today December 15, 2023. A male individual, Benjamin Carpenter (30 years old) from Lawrenceburg was pronounced deceased on scene by the Anderson County Coroner’s Office. Through […]
Quick response to fire in Kingston Thursday night saves property
Photo credit Richard Esakov and Elliott Stoddard.
Millers Creek road in Estill County will be closed Friday
Drivers who use KY 1571 (Millers Creek Road) just east of Ravenna in Estill County will need to find an alternate route on Friday, Dec. 15. The road will be closed at the one-lane bridge crossing Cow Creek at milepoint 0.4 so deck repairs can be made. This will affect travel between Beattyville and Irvine/Ravenna. […]
KSP arrest Wilmore man on child pornography charges
The Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch arrested Jason M. Horton, 42, on charges related to child sexual abuse material. Mr. Horton 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 sharing images of child sexual exploitation online. The […]
Who doesn’t like their picture taken with Santa? Not me….
Photo credit Kim Owens
Fire destroys Clark County barn and contents, threatens another
Two barns in Clark County have been destroyed by fire this Monday night December 11, 2023, The Clark County Fire Department responded around 5:30 tonight to reports of a fire on the Combs Ferry Road. When fire crews arrived on scene, they discovered two barns were burning. One barn was able to be saved, but the other […]
Madison Central Junior clinches national title at Good Fight Worlds Championship
Madison Central High School junior, Logan Cantrell, emerged victorious at the prestigious Good Fight Worlds Championship held in Pennsylvania this weekend, securing the national title in the 135-pound weight class. Cantrell, competing under the banner of 10th Planet Richmond, showcased his exceptional skills and determination against top-notch competitors from around the nation. Good Fight, renowned […]
City Governments prosper through annexation, at expense of Counties
Guest Editorial Billy Ray Huges Magistrate District 3 Why would the Kentucky legislature enact a bill (SB 141) that would put a one year pause on city annexations? It was such an important topic that the legislature wanted to do a deep dive on the issue. Growing cities are a concern for counties and that […]
Richmond man shot multiple times in apparent robbery attempt on East Main in Richmond
A man was shot multiple times Friday night December 8, 2023 in Richmond. According to Richmond Police, officers responded to a report of an attempted robbery in the area of Holly Street around 7:30 p.m. The victim, Shawn Dargavell, 32 of Richmond, told police he had just left the East Main Tobacco Shop, behind the […]
Richmond man tries to squat woman’s home
Kentucky state police arrested a Richmond man this week for allegedly trying to take over a woman’s home. The victim told troopers she had been allowing 52-year-old Harold Edwards of Richmond to stay at her residence on Estonia Drive in Richmond, while she cared for a sick family member. She told officers when she returned to […]
KY voter registration surges after election
Secretary of State Michael Adams announced that voter registration surged in the weeks following the 2023 general election, with 10,607 new registrations from November 8th through 30th. “Surging voter registration reminds us that we must prepare for a high turnout in the 2024 election,” said Adams. In November, 7,278 voters were removed – 5,461 deceased voters, […]
Body found in Winchester Thursday night
Another body has been discovered in the area, this one in Winchester. Clark County Coroner Neal Oliver says the body of a male was found on Redwing Drive sometime Thursday evening December 7, 2023. The identity of the man, or apparent cause of death, has not been released as of yet, as extended family and […]
KSP Trooper Wins Impaired Driving Award 34 Times
Pictured from left to right: Matt McCoy KOHS Impaired Driving Program Coordinator, KSP Sergeant Steve Walker, KOHS Executive Director Bill Bell.
