Looking back at the fallout of the Madison County 911 fee and where we stand now
By Kelly McKinney richmondindepth@gmail.com Like a well-timed toss of a stick into the spokes of a bicycle wheel, a recent vote by the Richmond City Commission brought the rollout of the new 911 land use fee to a screeching halt. How exactly did a months-long effort to develop a way to fund 911 in Madison […]
USDA supports military veteran’s transition to farming
Are you a military veteran interested in farming? USDA offers resources to help you: USDA wants to ensure that veterans transitioning to agriculture have the resources needed to succeed. To conduct business, please contact your local USDA Service Center. If you’re a new farmer, you can also reach out to your state Beginning Farmer and Rancher […]
Trump Administration announces expedited Congressionally mandated disaster assistance for farmers
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced that agricultural producers who suffered eligible crop losses due to natural disasters in 2023 and 2024 can now apply for $16 billion in assistance through the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP). To expedite the implementation of SDRP, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is delivering assistance in two stages. […]
Search on for vehicle that nearly killed Madison County Deputy
Authorities are searching for the person or persons involved in the near death of a Madison County Sheriff’s Deputy early Monday morning. Around 10:30 Deputy Sheriff Billy Beavers was providing protection patrol for workmen on I-75 north. Beavers reported seeing a car coming down the wrong lane in the construction area at a high rate […]
City of Richmond, Kentucky awarded $2 million PDI Grant for new business & industrial park
The city of Richmond, Kentucky is once again included in the latest round of funding awards from the state’s Kentucky Product Development Initiative (KPDI) of 2024. This is the third time for the city to be counted among the KPDI recipients. These awards demonstrate the confidence the KPDI has in the city’s long-term investments over […]
Kentucky State Police Post 7 Richmond welcomes new Commander
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, would like to welcome Captain Scott Felder. Captain Felder is a 20-year veteran of the Kentucky State Police. Captain Felder began his career on July 17, 2005 and graduated the Kentucky State Police Academy in December 2005. After graduation, he served at Post 7-Richmond as a Trooper until August 2012. […]
Candidate for 6th Congressional District says not talking about politics isn’t an option
By Kelly McKinney/Richmond In-Depth Last Tuesday evening, dozens of people gathered in Berea for pizza, camaraderie, and a conversation with Cherlynn Stevenson, candidate for the 6th Congressional District of Kentucky. The meet and greet, hosted by the organization We Show Up at Rebel Rebel Studio & Lounge, was also a call to action. “The stakes […]
Richmond Nurse Practitioner Announces Candidacy for the KY House of Representatives
Anthony Looney, a nurse practitioner and lifelong healthcare worker, has officially announced his candidacy for State Representative in Kentucky’s 81st House district, which includes Richmond and Berea of Madison County. Born in Pike County to a coal mining family, Looney is a life-long Kentuckian with values and ethics rooted in Appalachia. A spokesperson for Looney says […]
Laurel County man sentenced for methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy
A London Kentucky man, Brandon Bustle, 39, was sentenced on Monday to 13 years in prison by U.S. District Judge Robert Wier, for conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine and for violating the conditions of his federal supervised release. According to his plea agreement, between December 2023 to March 23, 2024, Bustle […]
KYMBA Bluegrass to host mountain biking skills clinics in Berea
The Kentucky Mountain Bike Association (KYMBA) Bluegrass chapter is excited to announce its 2025 Mountain Bike Skills Clinics, happening August 16–17 at Silver Creek Bike Park in Berea. These day-long clinics are open to riders ages 13 and up and offer professional skills instruction in a supportive, inclusive environment. The weekend will feature two distinct clinics: a Women’s+ […]
Motion to dismiss lawsuit by former MCDC inmate denied by federal judge
By Kelly McKinney/Richmond In-Depth A federal judge has denied a move to dismiss a lawsuit against the Madison County Detention Center and former jailer Steve Tussey. The suit, filed in October 2024 by former MCDC inmate Valentine Frymyer, claims the jail denied her methadone treatment for her opioid use disorder, leading to a stillborn birth. […]
10PJJ Richmond youth take Team Title at NAGA Cincinnati
The North American Grappling Association held their annual event in Cincinnati on July 26th. Fifty five teams gathered for the event from Ohio, Indiana, West Virginia, and Kentucky. The 10th Planet Richmond youth team was able to top the podium with 2370 points for 17 gold, 11 silver, and 4 bronze medals. Competitors of the 10th Planet […]
Man who struck Amish buggy and fled, apprehended
On Thursday, July 24, 2025, Kentucky State Police in Morehead was notified by Bath County Dispatch of a hit and run collision on KY 11 in Bath County involving a Amish horse and buggy. Authorities say their investigation shows that Ricardo Geronimo Salas, 21, of Mt. Sterling struck an Amish buggy being pulled by a […]
Skeletal remains found identified as Lancaster man
KSP, Richmond Post, is continuing to investigate human skeletal remains that were located in a wooded area along Sulphur Well Road in Jessamine County on Thursday, March 13, 2025. Today, the State Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the remains as Timothy F. Sterner Jr, 27 years old, of Lancaster, Ky. At the request of the family, the public […]
Estill escapee Jeff Harrison back in custody
The Kentucky State Police, Post 7 in Richmond, was notified today by the U.S. Marshals Service that Jeffrey Harrison was apprehended just before 3:00 p.m. in Lexington. Mr. Harrison was charged with Escape, 2nd Degree and has been lodged in the Fayette County Detention Center. Jeffrey Harrison, 43, escaped custody during transport the morning of […]
One dead following weekend I-75 multi-vehicle collision in Richmond
One juvenile has been pronounced deceased, and another individual has been hospitalized following a multi-vehicle collision on I-75 on Sunday afternoon. Kentucky State Police were contacted just before 5:30 p.m., in reference to the collision on I-75 near the 83 mile marker northbound in Madison County. Investigators say traffic on I-75 was heavily congested at […]
Estill Countian joins the race for new 91st District Rep
Jeff Hensley has made his announcement as a candidate for State Representative in KY’s 91st House District. That includes Estill, Powell and Madison Counties. Hensley is retired from CSX Railroad. He has owned and operated a farm since 1984 where he raised tobacco to currently running a cow and calf operation. Hensley served as Magistrate from 1988-1997 in Estill County. Presently […]
Summertime safety checkpoints announced by KSP Richmond Post
KSP says 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 be addressed in accordance with Kentucky traffic and regulatory laws. Boyle […]
KSP updates condition of Trooper shot near Bluegrass Airport
Today The Kentucky State Police shared it’s appreciation of the outpouring of support and concern for the trooper who was injured during the events that took place in Lexington on Sunday, July 13, 2025. In a press release to WBON today, KSP identified the injured trooper as Jude Remilien, a 3-year veteran of the agency […]
Richmond Educator David Johnson Announces Candidacy for State Representative
RICHMOND, KY – David Johnson, a public school teacher and lifelong advocate for working families, has officially announced his candidacy for State Representative in Kentucky’s 91st House District, which includes Estill, Powell, and part of Madison County. A native of Madison County, Johnson’s story is deeply rooted in Kentucky values and public service. His father […]
Golden Alert issued by KSP for Laurel man
Kentucky State Police Post 11 is actively investigating a missing persons investigation of a Laurel County man with medical disabilities. Lance E. Williams 38 of London was last seen at his residence on Friday, July 11, at approximately 00:05 AM. Williams is described as a white male 5’8’’ tall, roughly 120 pounds, with brown hair […]
KSP Troopers rescue domestic violence victims following 911 call from juvenile
On Wednesday July 9th, just after 1 pm, troopers from Kentucky State Police Post 11 in London successfully rescued victims of a domestic violence situation in Laurel County. The incident began when a juvenile used a 911-only phone to report the situation, with the call initially received by Laurel County 911 and then transferred to […]
Madison Co. farmer and small business owner Andrew Simpson announces candidacy for State Representative
A Madison County farmer and small business owner announced his candidacy for Kentucky State Representative for the 81st District on Thursday. Per a statement in a campaign press release, Andrew Simpson operates Simpson Livestock and “brings more than a decade of hands-on agricultural experience and proven community leadership to the race.” Simpson has served as […]
Kentucky State Police: Mt. Vernon man found guilty of drug trafficking, sentenced to 12 years
A Mt. Vernon man is now facing twelve years in prison following a yearlong investigation by Kentucky State Police. KSP say 55-year-old Freddie Denny was found guilty in Rockcastle Circuit Court on multiple drug trafficking charges on July 9th. The investigation began in early 2024 and led to Denny being found guilty of three counts […]
District 81 Kentucky Rep to vie for Andy Barr 6th Congressional seat
District 81 State representative from Richmond, Deanna Gordon, has announced she will seek the U.S. House of Representatives seat being vacated by Rep. Andy Barr. Barr will be vying for the U.S. Senate seat open from the retiring Mitch McConnel. Deanna Gordon, a four-term Republican representative and made the announcement Wednesday morning that she would […]
