Madison County Sheriff’s Office warns of local scam involving fraudulent violation notices
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents of an attempted scam targeting a Madison County resident. The resident received a fake Violation Notice (citation) by mail demanding nearly $6,000 in payment. This citation is fraudulent and not issued by any legitimate law enforcement or court authority. The Department advises if you receive a similar […]
Berea Police looking for woman wanted on several sexual abuse related charges
An Indictment warrant was issued on October 14, 2025 for Samantha Walker. Walker has been charged with Promoting Use of a Minor by electronic means, Use of a minor under 18, Rape third degree, Sodomy third degree, Sexual Abuse, first- degree, Tampering with Physical Evidence, and Distribution of Obscene Matter to Minors, first degree. Berea […]
Berea Battalion Chief arrested for sexual abuse
An arrest warrant was issued Oct 17, 2025 for a Berea Fire Department Battalion Chief. Jonathan Kerns has been charged with Sexual Abuse 3rd, rape 3rd, and incest, and was taken into custody Saturday afternoon. According to the complaint, the victim told investigators Kerns had been ‘grooming’ her since she was 11 years old. The […]
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Richmond – GoodFight Tournament Results
October 18, 2025 The GoodFight Tournament, one of the area’s only submission-only circuits, debuted in Richmond, KY on October 18, 2025. Held at the Telford YMCA, jiu-jitsu schools from across the region came together to compete in this unique ruleset format. Four youth teams battled it out on the mats, with 10th Planet Richmond earning 1st place overall with 309 […]
KSP still searching for driver of truck that left scene after trailer came loose and struck another vehicle in Richmond
State police continue searching for a truck and the driver after a trailer came loose and went into oncoming traffic last week in Madison County. KSP say just before 3:45 P.M Thursday October 9, a silver Ford F-150 was pulling a trailer at Bradley Drive and Irvine Road in Richmond, just past the Army Depot […]
Madison Co. middle school coach arrested on sexual abuse charges
A Richmond man has been arrested in connection to an ongoing investigation surrounding the sexual abuse of a 10-year-old. On Monday, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office arrested 40-year-old Charles Hamilton following a reported incident of sexual abuse that allegedly took place in August 2018 at Boonesboro Elementary. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Unit received […]
Escaped Madison County inmate sparks KSP investigation
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, is currently searching for an inmate who walked away from the Bluegrass Career Development Center just before 7:30 p.m. October 9th in Madison County. Police say 26-year-old Jeremy D. Ward; of Hartford, KY; is described as a white male, 5’8″ tall, weighing 120 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes […]
Mountain Parkway crash claims two lives, leaves children and another man injured
Kentucky State Police post 8 Morehead has release more details in that fatal wreck on the Mountain Parkway Tuesday in Wolfe County. State Police received a call from Wolfe County Dispatch around 3:50 p.m. requesting assistance with a fatal collision on the Bert T Combs Mountain Parkway near the 47-mile marker. Investigators determined Robby Burchett, […]
State Police searching for woman wanted in connection to stabbing
Kentucky State Polic Post 8 Morehead report they received a call from West Liberty Dispatch at around 1:40 p.m. today in reference to a stabbing in the Moon community of Morgan County. Troopers responded to Betty’s Grocery and located Robert Jones, 46 of West Liberty, with a laceration to the inside of his right leg. […]
Strategic BPO Solutions Expands Hiring Efforts with Virtual and On-Site Job Fairs
Strategic BPO Solutions, LLC (StratBPO) is inviting job seekers to join a series of hiring events this fall as the company continues its expansion in Clark County. The events include both virtual job fairs and on-site fairs at the Bluegrass Community & Technical College (BCTC) Winchester Campus. Hiring Event Schedule Applicants attending virtual events must […]
Post Office issues stamp to help “stamp” out breast cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the U.S. Postal Service is reminding customers that they can help fund the cause by purchasing the Breast Cancer Research stamp. These 90-cent self-adhesive semipostal stamps are available year-round in sheets of 20 to help raise funds for breast cancer research. Each stamp is equal to the First-Class […]
Lexington man arrested in Berea on drug/trafficking charges
A traffic stop by the Berea Street Crimes Unit in the area Monday has resulted in the arrest of a Lexington man. According to BPD, the stop was madee just off I-75N. Deputy Hamilton responded with K9 Bruno to conduct a free air sniff of the vehicle. K9 Bruno alerted officers to the odor of […]
KY Attorney General to livestream intent to sue Roblox, citing “playground for predators,” assassination simulators and sexstortion
Attorney General Russell Coleman will announce a lawsuit against the gaming and social media platform, Roblox on Tuesday. The lawsuit alleges that Roblox knowingly has created a playground for predators to distribute child sexual abuse material and groom child victims. Nearly two-thirds of all U.S. children between 9-12 years old play games on the Roblox […]
Three vehicle accident claims life of Lexington man
A three-vehicle collision, that occurred Friday afternoon on US 25W North in Whitley County, has claimed the life of one man. According to KSP investigators, KSP Post 11 was notified of the crash around 4:45. Trooper Colder responded to the scene, and Detective Shane Bowling was called to conduct accident reconstruction. The initial report indicates […]
Ky State Police fall checkpoints/announcement
Post 7 Traffic Safety Checkpoint Locations and this statement from KSP Richmond Post: The intent of a traffic safety checkpoint is to provide for high visibility public safety service, focusing on vehicular equipment deficiencies, confirming appropriate registration of vehicles and the licensing of drivers. Violations of law or other public safety issues that arise shall […]
Rescue units work a long day to rescue man in Estill
Several area rescue departments responded to a secluded area of Estill County to rescue a man. A still unidentified man, who reportedly may been surveying land at the time, slid down a steep area then over a cliff 20 to 40 feet and sustained serious injuries. Responding units converged at the address on Crooked Creek, […]
Mount Vernon woman charged with murder after body found under tarp
State Police report that on Sunday, September 28, 2025, KSP Post 11 London was contacted by Rockcastle County 911 Dispatch regarding a death investigation on Disputanta Road in Rockcastle County around 3 a.m. Deputies had been following up on a missing person complaint, which led them to a residence on Disputanta Road. When they arrived, […]
Contractor dies in accident at EKU
A tragic accident today on the campus of Eastern Kentucky University has resulted in the death of a man. The accident happened a little after 8 a.m. Tuesday morning. The 61-year-old male victim, whose name has yet to be released pending family notifications, was doing work on campus as an outside contractor. The man was […]
Horse stuck in culvert rescued in Berea
Just after 8:00 a.m. this morning, Berea Fire Department personnel responded to Blue Lick Road in Berea for an animal rescue. According to their post on Facebook, once on scene, they found a horse that was stuck in a culvert. With cooperation from the owner and responders, they report they were able to safely extricate […]
Wanted man refuses to open door for Richmond Police, causing closure of East Irvine Street temporarily
Richmond Police officers responded to a residence on East Irvine Street early this Tuesday morning acting on information regarding a wanted man. According to authorities, the man refused to answer the door forcing officers to form a perimeter in the area while a search warrant for the residence was obtained. Once officers made entry into […]
Winchester Police ISO suspect connected to Rural King heist *UPDATE-INDENTIFIED
**UPDATE** Late Tuesday night, Winchester Police announced the man being sought had been found, apprehended, and identified as David Ritchie. Ritchie was charged with theft by unlawful taking/shoplifting and was booked in the Clark County Detention Center. The Department thanked the public who assisted in locating Ritchie, and reminded everyone all suspects are innocent until […]
Charlie Kirks legacy to be honored with vigil at EKU
A vigil will be held on Eastern Kentucky University’s campus next Thursday, September 25, at 8:30 p.m. to honor the memory of Charlie Kirk. The event will take place at Powell Plaza, with parking available in the Alumni Lot. Security will be provided by both EKU and the Richmond Police Department. Kirk, who rose to […]
Kentucky State Police to escort fallen Airman’s remains to Berea
The Kentucky State Police will provide an escort for the remains of U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Henry Gerald Gish as he returns home to Kentucky more than five decades after making the ultimate sacrifice during the Vietnam War. On Thursday, September 18, 2025, SSG Gish’s remains will arrive at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. […]
Mountain Association Celebrates 100 Solar Installations in Eastern Kentucky, Delivering $7.5 Million in Savings
An Eastern Kentucky-based non-profit recently celebrated an impressive milestone. The Mountain Association; which has offices in Berea, Hazard, and Prestonsburg; announced earlier today that it has facilitated 100 solar installations across the Eastern portion of the Commonwealth. The 100th installation comes as the Red River Gorge Visitor Center recently announced their solar installation, complete with […]
Accident on Mountain Parkway claims life of Hazel Green man
Kentucky State Police Post 8 Morehead received a call from Powell County Dispatch at approximately 8:00 a.m.today requesting assistance with a single vehicle fatal traffic collision on the Mountain Parkway at the 33-mile marker. Investigators say that James R. Gabbard, 49 of Hazel Green, was traveling East bound on the Mountain Parkway. Mr. Gabbard exited […]
