AppHarvest financial woes compounded with threat of foreclosure on new Richmond facility
AppHarvest is facing a foreclosure action against its 60-acre farm on Speedwell Road here in Richmond. That’s according to a report by the Commonwealth Journal. Citing a court filing in Madison Circuit Court, AppHarvest risks losing one of its largest greenhouse facilities to foreclosure if it doesn’t reach a resolution with a creditor demanding over […]
Two females elude, hit trooper head on then crash into Winchester home
The Kentucky State Police observed a stolen 2018 Black Honda Accord on Newtown Pike, which the Lexington Police Department had previously been in pursuit of earlier today, and contacted the Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, in reference to a “BOLO” of the stolen vehicle in question. A traffic stop was initiated, but the vehicle failed […]
Richmond man in custody after alleged confession to relations with daughter
Friday night, June 2nd, 2023, the Richmond Police Department was contacted by the Lancaster Police Department in reference to an 18-year-old female that reported to Lancaster Police that she had been sexually assaulted in Richmond by her biological father. The female was taken to Ephraim McDowell regional Medical Center in Danville by Lancaster Police for examination. […]
WBON-TV’s Weekend Lockup | 6/5/2023
Brent Still, age 42, booked 6/2/2023 Charity King, age 47, booked 6/2/2023 Adam Castle, age 48, booked 6/2/2023 Marvin Barron, age 34, booked 6/2/2023
KSP: Ravenna man jailed following Furnace Junction Road shooting
A Ravenna man has been taken into police custody, after reportedly shooting a man at an Estill County residence. Officials with the Kentucky State Police say they were contacted around 9:00 p.m. on Sunday June 4th in reference to the shooting which occurred on Furnace Junction Road. Based on initial investigations, officials have determined that […]
Motorcycle operator sent to hospital for evaluation after wreck near Madison/Estill line
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post was contacted just before 4:30 p.m. today Sunday, June 4, 2023, in reference to a single-vehicle collision on KY-52 near the Madison/Estill County line. KSP tells WBON-TV9 that a 2019 Silver Yamaha motorcycle, operated by James Hernandez of Florida was traveling on KY-52 near Bybee Loop when he lost […]
Subject of weekend Golden Alert found safe, Madison EMA addresses backlash from citizens
A Golden Alert, that was the subject of much controversy on Saturday morning, June 3, 2023 of a man missing, has now been resolved. Jason Alita, 43 years old of Richmond has been found safe earlier this Sunday June 4, according to authorities. Madison County Emergency Management systems first issued a vague alert around 4;30 […]
Cameron visits Richmond on the campaign trail
Following recent visits by Governor Andy Beshear in Madison County, Kentucky Attorney General and gubernatorial candidate Daniel Cameron was in Richmond today speaking at a function held at Lynwood Estate on Lexington Road. Madison County Judge Executive Reagan Taylor introduced Cameron to the large crowd around noon on Friday, commending the Attorney General for his […]
Escaped Madison County inmate captured in Maysville
In an update to a story we’ve been following since Thursday, The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, has apprehended Tyler J. Blevins, the inmate who walked away from the Bluegrass Career and Development Center. The Maysville Police Department contacted the Richmond Post, stating that Blevins was arrested for 2nd Degree Escape. He has been lodged […]
BR&C Weather Center | Weather Forecast Jun. 1, 2023
Madison County inmate at large after walk away
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, is looking for an inmate who walked away from the Bluegrass Career and Development Center just before 6:00 am this morning, June 1st, 2023. The initial investigation indicates Tyler J. Blevins, 32 years of age from Vanceburg, KY, walked away from the facility in Richmond. He is described as […]
BR&C Weather Center | Weather Forecast May 31, 2023
Richmond man arrested in sexual assault investigation
A Richmond man is now behind bars after reportedly sexually assaulting a victim in Madison County. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office report responding to the incident on Monday April, 15th. The initial investigation resulted in a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner test being completed at a local medical facility on the victim. The case led police […]
Madison Counties ‘TRACKS’ system receives national recognition
A software system that was developed internally by employees of Madison County Government has received a national award. The award honors innovative and effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents.. Madison County Government and their ‘Tracks: digital revolution and paperless government platform’ has been recognized with an Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties. […]
Wanted man who fled Richmond Police on foot, found hiding in drainage ditch
Friday May 26, 2023, Richmond Police responded to a residence on Cottonwood Drive in Richmond to assist with serving an arrest warrant for a resident at that location for failure to appear in court in both Fayette and Montgomery Counties, where warrants were issued. According to the arrest citation, after the subject realized police were […]
BR&C Weather Center | Weather Forecast May 30, 2023
Richmond overdose investigation leads to manslaughter charges
A Lexington man was arrested today and lodged in the Madison County Detention center charged with manslaughter, second-degree. The arrest is the result of an investigation of an incident that occurred back in January of 2022, where officers responded to an overdose on Memory Lane in Richmond. The victim was transported to Baptist Health Richmond, where he was pronounced dead. […]
Richmond’s Joey Lopes, achieves big success at Jiu Jitsu Tournament in West Virginia
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Richmond is proud to announce the outstanding achievements of their student, Joey Lopes, who recently participated in the Fuji Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Tournament held in West Virginia on Saturday, May 27th. Joey showcased his exceptional skills and determination, securing the gold medal in both the gi and no-gi divisions of the […]
Clay City K9 officer nabs suspected trafficker at checkpoint stop
A traffic checkpoint stop this week resulted in one man being arrested on drug charges. The Powell County Sheriff’s office says that on Tuesday May 23, 2023, Deputy Hunter Martin was assisting the Kentucky State Police at the checkpoint set up at the 16mm on the Mountain Parkway off ramp. One of the vehicles driven […]
BR&C Weather Center | Weather Forecast May 26, 2023
Young man drowns in Wolfe Lake in Campton
This Thursday afternoon around 5 p.m., Wolfe County Search and Rescue received a 911 call for a possible drowning at Wolfe Lake in Campton. The Water Rescue Team along with a Dive Team were dispatched to the lake. Once on the scene, a bystander told rescuers that 23-year-old Michael Parker of Georgia was attempting to […]
Pursuit of motorcycle driver through 2 states results in arrest and drug seizure
This Thursday afternoon around 3 p.m., Scott County, Tennessee 911 center contacted KSP Post 11 London and advised that their units were in a vehicle pursuit of a blue, Harley Davidson Motorcycle on US 27 that would soon be crossing into Kentucky. They requested Post 11 London to take over the pursuit. Trooper Shaler Jones […]
BR&C Weather Center | Weather Forecast May 25, 2023
Services for Scott County Deputy Conley announced
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 1st at 11:00 AM for Scott County Deputy Sheriff Caleb Kenneth Conley, age 35, who passed away Monday, May 22, 2023 at the University of Kentucky Hospital. The service will be at the Scott County High School, 1080 Cardinal Dr., Georgetown, KY. This will take place in the […]
Madison County Schools approves pay increases for faculty
At last night’s Madison County School Board meeting, the Board of Education approved an increase to the certified salary schedules that moves the pay for Madison County School employees into the top 20% of districts in the state of Kentucky. The 2023-2024 Certified Salary Schedule will reflect an increase of at least 2% at all […]
