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.
Bluegrass Crime Stoppers release pics of SUV that killed Lexington woman
Bluegrass Crime Stoppers has released two photos of the vehicle believed to be connected to the hit-and-run that killed a pedestrian in Lexington recently. On Tuesday, November 21, 2023, Anna Kolokotas was on North Broadway, near Fourth Street, when she was struck by this white SUV. Police say the vehicle then fled the scene. Kolokotas passed away at UK […]
Hit and run driver believed to have hit gas main valve on Speedwell Road
An apparent hit and run driver is responsible for hitting a main gas line valve on Speedwell Road in Madison County Tuesday night December 5, 2023. That caused a major gas leak in the area. That according to officials with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, The incident occurred sometime just before 8:30 in the 1800-1900 […]
Richmond Parks and Rec bringing holiday ice skating rink to town
Richmond Parks and Recreation Department is bringing in a new holiday treat this year! For a limited time this year, you can enjoy ice skating this week at Irvine-McDowell Park! The rink will be open Thursday, December 7th and Friday, December 8th from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM; Saturday, December 9th from 12:00 PM – 8:00 […]
10th Planet Richmond takes Fuji Louisville
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Richmond youth team traveled to Louisville on Saturday December 2nd to compete in a Fuji Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournament. The team scored Kids Best Academy amongst 18 teams in the Kentuckiana area with a score of 3,370 Points. The team not only took top youth academy but scored enough points to take […]
8 hour standoff in Berea ends with tear gas, womans arrest
**UPDATED SUNDAY DEC. 3, 2023** A long standoff in Madison County that lasted several hours Saturday, came to an end late Saturday night with an arrest. According to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, the initial investigation indicates Misti Robertson of Richmond went to a family members residence on Fentress Lane in Berea, armed with handguns. […]
“Mercury spill” causes Dollar General evacuation in Ravenna
Estill County Emergency Management Services along with other first responders were on scene around 8:30 Thursday evening at the Dollar General Store in Ravenna for a reported mercury spill. According to officials with Estill County EMA, representatives from the Kentucky Energy and Enviromental Department were called in and verified someone had spilled mercury in the […]
KSP looking for man missing for 2 months who frequented Madison, other surrounding areas
The Kentucky State Police are looking for a missing person that is known to frequent Madison County and other areas in our viewing area. On Monday, November 27, 2023 around 6:30 P.M., KSP Post 2 received a call about a missing person in Muhlenberg County. The man is Breathitt Kelly (AKA Bret), 52, of Central City. […]
Estill County water main break repaired, boil water advisory remains in effect
******BOIL WATER ADVISORY LIFTED****** As of 12:35 PM Thursday, November 30, 2023 the Estill County Water District has lifted the Boil Water Advisory ORIGINAL STORY A water main break that closed Estill County Schools Tuesday and impacted thousands of customers and many Estill County businesses was successfully repaired last night. That according to officials with […]
