Parks and Recreation coming to you with new initiative
The Richmond Parks & Recreation Department is bringing a new initiative to the city, called Park and Play. As part of a drive to bring more recreation and wellness access to underserved communities, the department will be visiting various locations across Richmond over the next few weeks with a van containing multiple types of fun […]
SoS Adams commends only school statewide to register all eligible senior voters
Secretary of State Michael Adams presented his Office’s first “Frederick Douglass Award” to Burgin Independent High School in Mercer County. The school was the only one in the state to register all eligible seniors to vote. “Ronald Reagan said, ‘Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction.’ The same is true of democracy,” Adams said. “It’s […]
KY 1081 in Magoffin County to be closed indefinitely
Drivers who use KY 1081 (Mine Fork) in Magoffin County will need to find an alternate route beginning Wednesday, June 9. The road will be closed indefinitely to repair a break. The project location is at milepoint 17.75, approximately 0.5 miles from the KY 40 intersection. No completion date has yet been determined for the […]
Assault, Criminal Mischief Charges for Local Woman Following $4K in Computer Damage and Altercation
Richmond Police Department recently responded to a domestic violence call in the area of Villa Drive, where a man said that his partner had hit him and allegedly thrown expensive gaming computers and monitors off a balcony. According to the citation, officers arrived and spoke to Mark Brackett of Richmond, who said that his co-habitating […]
Fire Shuts Down US 25 At Rockcastle/Madison Line
According to the Berea Fire Department, around 11:30 A.M. on Wednesday, June 2, they were called for mutual aid to assist the Mount Vernon Fire Department with the suppression of a structure fire affecting two buildings. Upon arrival, crews evaluated the two separate buildings: an out building/garage which was fully involved, and a house which […]
Model Names New Interim Principal
Model Laboratory School has announced that they have named Dr. Christopher Budano Interim Secondary Principal. He is currently the Director of Teaching and Learning at Model and will begin the new role on July 1, 2021. “I’m completely committed to continuing the tradition of excellence Model is known for. It’ll be an honor to serve […]
Success: All Nerve Agent Projectiles Now Destroyed at Blue Grass Army Depot
The Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant team destroyed the last of the 155mm projectiles containing VX nerve agent on May 28. “There are two important milestones to recognize here,” said Dr. Candace Coyle, BGCAPP site project manager. “This marks not only the completion of the second of five destruction campaigns in Kentucky, but also the destruction of […]
Woman charged with DUI, Homicide following fatal ATV wreck
A passenger of an ATV has died following a wreck in Clay County. According to Kentucky State Police, they were notified by Clay County 911 Wednesday afternoon of a single vehicle injury accident on KY 149 in the Manchester area of Clay County. The initial investigation indicates that a Polaris Razor ATV side by side […]
65 Civil War soldiers to be remembered in Berea
Ceremonies recognizing 65 Civil War soldiers buried in Berea Cemetery will be conducted at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 29th. The cemetery is located at 500 Oak Grove Court, off U.S. Hwy 1016. The public is invited to attend. Following a tradition established in 1892, the Memorial Day program will include speakers relating the history […]
KFC, Waffle House Coming to Berea
From a release from the City of Berea: New restaurants are coming to Berea this year, including KFC and Waffle House, according to city officials. That development was announced by Director of Business Development and Tourism Donna Angel Monday evening during a meeting of the Berea City Council Economic Development Committee. The new franchises are […]
Gofundme set up to return murder victim’s body back home
The family of a woman who was murdered last week in Richmond is asking for the public’s help in order to raise funds to return her body to family in Mexico. Andrea Hernandez was found dead at her home, allegedly killed by her husband, 40 year old Hector Hernandez-Diaz, who is still being sought by […]
Disaster Assistance Loans Still Available: All You Need to Know
There is still time to apply for a FEMA and/or SBA Disaster Assistance loan. According to the organizations: Interest rates are as low as 1.25% for homeowners and renters, and as low as 3% for businesses, and are 2% for non-profits, with terms up to 30 years. Terms are up to 30 years to make […]
Mt. Sterling Man Accused of Abusing, Giving Alcohol to Minors in “Support Group”
According to the Mt. Sterling Police Department, officers began receiving complaints about McFadden’s Antiques, located at 107 S. Queen Street this week. The complaints involved a “youth support group” that was being run in the business. The organizers of this supposed “support group” were allegedly providing teenagers (13-18 year olds) marijuana and alcohol according to […]
Waco woman to have welcome home parade after 175 days fighting COVID
Following a six month battle with COVID 19, Olivia Tudor will be making her way home to Waco after beating the virus. On her support group Facebook page, the family invited all to come out and support her as her parade brings her back to Madison County after being hospitalized for 175 days. The group […]
School Board: 200 students ask for repeat year, schools plan in person and virtual in fall
There are a few new advancements that were discussed at Tuesday night’s Madison County School Board meeting. These include the passage of SB 128, where the Board says they have about 200 students that have ask to repeat, about 5 of which are seniors. Also discussed, bus drivers are needed and a pay plan was […]
Beshear announces Kentucky to receive $2.1 billion
The latest in a string of positive economic news, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Tuesday that 27 Kentucky Main Street Program communities finished last year strong with a reported $45.5 million cumulative investment in downtown commercial districts in 2020. This total represents $28.1 million in private spending matched by $17.4 million in public improvements encompassing building […]
Gofundme Set up to Support Crowe Family
Following the devastating death of Blake Crowe on Sunday, many in the community are rallying together to support the mother and two young boys. A Gofundme has been set up for the family. On the page it reads: “On Sunday, May 9th the Crowe family suffered a devastating loss with the tragic death of Blake. […]
Wreck Off Cliff Results in Entrapment of Victim in Laurel County
Monday morning, one person had to be extricated from a car and hospitalized following a wreck off of a cliff. The Laurel County Sheriff’s office reports that around 10:30 a.m. the London-Laurel Rescue Squad responded to the scene to find the badly damaged vehicle. They add that one victim was entrapped in the wrecked car, […]
KSP announces traffic safety checkpoints
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, which provides coverage for Madison, Clark, Estill, Lee, Owsley, Jackson, Mercer, Boyle, Lincoln, Garrard and Jessamine counties, will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints at locations approved by the Kentucky State Police Policy and Procedures Manual. These checkpoints will be conducted in an effort to enforce the traffic laws […]
KSP Causes Confusion, Controversy with New Cover Photo
In an update to their official Facebook page Tuesday, Kentucky State Police added a new custom cover photo which read, “Our Color is Gray, Our Gender is Trooper” The post has garnered much attention as well as confusion, as many were uncertain as to what this meant. The picture, which now has hundreds of shares, […]
Lane closure scheduled for Clays Ferry Bridge on Interstate 75 in Fayette & Madison Counties
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists of a scheduled closure for Interstate 75 on the Clays Ferry Bridge. The temporary lane closure is necessary for bridge deck repairs. The Clays Ferry Bridge is located on the Fayette-Madison County line. Interstate 75 – Southbound Wednesday, May 5 – 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. the left/fast lane will be closed at […]
Powell County Search and Rescue on the Lookout for Missing Woman
The Powell County Search and Rescue team is currently on the lookout for a 24 year old female named Gabby, in the area where her phone was last pinged. She was planning to hike to Courthouse Rock on Auxier Ridge trail last evening around 3 p.m. and was expected to be out by 7 p.m. […]
SBA offers low-interest disaster loans across Kentucky for private citizens, businesses
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest disaster loans in response to the severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides that occurred from February 27th through March 14th. Businesses of any and all sizes, Private Non-Profit organizations, Homeowners and Renters in the affected areas and with physical or economic damages stemming from this disaster, are encouraged to apply as they may […]
Health Department: Usual Bump in Monday Cases, Low Vaccination Rate
The Madison County Health Department issued their daily COVID report at noon on Tuesday, showing 19 new cases within the past 24 hours. There are now 85 active cases of the virus at this time. Compared to 0 new cases reported Sunday, the Health Department says this is the usual Monday bump. However, they add […]
Pawsome! KSP Introduce 1st Electronic Storage Device K9 May
The Kentucky State Police are putting the spotlight on its newest member, a two-year old black Labrador unit named ‘May.’ Serving as the agency’s first electronic storage device (ESD) detection canine, she is one of only 51 ESD canine units in the country. May was trained by Jordan Detection K9 located in Indianapolis, IN. They […]
