The final song for a Richmond landmark
Today marks the curtain call of a Madison County landmark: the building most famously known as The Maverick Club. In the 80’s and early 90’s, when most Kentucky Counties miles around were still dry, The Maverick was the place to not only get a drink, but to kick up your heels and dance. The club was […]
Congressman Barr Honors Late Wife with CAROL Act
Monday, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr introduced the Cardiovascular Advances in Research and Opportunities Legacy (CAROL) Act. The CAROL Act honors Congressman Barr’s wife, Carol Leavell Barr, who tragically lost her life last year to sudden cardiac arrest most likely brought on by a ventricular arrythmia. Carol had an underlying condition called mitral valve prolapse or […]
Deputies: Investigation Ensues After Husband and Wife Found Dead
**Update: preliminary investigations have concluded that the two died due to hypothermia. The Laurel County Sheriff’s office report that they are currently investigating the death of two individuals in Eastern Laurel County. According to reports, sheriff’s deputies were called to a residence after an acquaintance conducting a welfare check found a male deceased outside the […]
Latest Update from Governor on Power outages, Road Conditions
Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear said Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews worked overnight and into this morning to maintain mobility along critical routes across the state following the third winter storm to strike the commonwealth in a week. More than half of customers impacted by power outages in Eastern Kentucky have had power restored. “State road crews […]
Richmond Mother Charged with Child Abuse After Toddler Found with Chemical Burns
Richmond Police recently arrested a woman after it was discovered that a child in her care had extensive chemical burns. Officers were called to conduct a welfare check on the toddler, and while at the residence, they reportedly found the child to have severe second and third-degree burns across their face and torso. According to […]
KYTC Working Overnight as Snow Predicted to Change to Freezing Rain
KYTC District 7 forces are prepared for the predicted winter weather. At this time snow fall is already present in some of the D7 counties. The forecast shows snow changing into a freezing drizzle and rain near midnight. Crews spent the day performing maintenance on equipment, and making preparations for this next storm event. In […]
KSP: Woman dies from carbon monoxide poisoning from fuel-operated generator
Kentucky State Police is currently investigating a death that occurred in Laurel County. According to police, on Tuesday, February 16, shortly after 12:00 PM, Kentucky State Police Post 11 in London responded to assist local emergency services on a carbon monoxide poisoning call at a residence on Spring Cut Road in southern Laurel County. The […]
Madison County Power Outage Updates
Area electric companies and linemen are going overtime to restore power in our region. Crews worked through the night to restore many areas. Sadly, as more trees and limbs continue to give way under the ice stress, some areas have lost power repeatedly. As of this hour, here’s the situation.KU reports 200 without power on […]
Statements from Jackson and RECC regarding power outages, latest numbers
Over 20,000 Recc customers are without power in our immediate viewing area. Official Company statement: Around 1000 locations in Estill County are impacted with outages this morning. Nearly 6000 out in Jackson County. Over 8000 out in Laurel County, Over 1600 in Lee County, 80 in Madison County, 4700 in Rockcastle CountyCrews continue to work […]
Thursday Closures and Cancellations
Madison County Health Department: Closed, Vaccinations will be rescheduled Eastern Kentucky University – Virtual Learning Through FridayKids Kingdom Daycare-Richmond Closed ThursdayThe Growing Place-Richmond Closed ThursdayKids First – Richmond Delayed 2 hours ThursdayBlue Grass Army Depot Closed ThursdayKentucky Bank All Locations One Hour DelayCity of Berea Closed ThursdayCity of Richmond Closed ThursdayEstill […]
Representative Goforth’s Impeachment Petition Dismissed
As of Thursday, a bipartisan house committee has dismissed a petition seeking the impeachment of Kentucky representative Robert Goforth, who was indicted last year for allegedly trying to strangle his wife. Goforth has entered a not guilty plea in the case. The petition pointed to the incident, which occurred at the Goforth’s home in April […]
Latest Update on Winter Storm System from Governor and Officials
Governor Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on a hazardous winter storm system that will impact communities across the state starting today. The Governor was joined by Transportation Secretary and Vaccine Distribution Project Director Jim Gray and Kentucky Division of Emergency Management (KYEM) Director Michael Dossett, who are leading efforts to keep Kentucky families safe and vaccine […]
RPD Announces Traffic Safety Checkpoints
The Richmond Police Department will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints throughout March and April 2021. The checkpoints will be at designated locations where statistics have shown a high number of vehicle crashes. Traffic Safety Checkpoints are a valuable tool used to enhance highway safety. During the checkpoints, officers will be enforcing traffic laws to reduce […]
Kentucky on Track to be First State to Vaccinate Educators
On Wednesday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Kentucky is on track to become the first state to vaccinate educators. “Our vaccination efforts right now are exciting to see. You walk into one of our vaccination centers and you see a workforce that is inspired,” said Gov. Beshear. “It is moving. You see people clearly walking around […]
Update: Man arrested following robbery, chase in Madison County
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post is investigating a robbery that occurred just after 3:00 pm Monday, at ‘WOW’ BP gas station on Lexington Rd, in northern Madison County. The initial investigation indicates a customer was robbed by a man inside the store. The man was seen leaving the gas station in a maroon Chevrolet […]
Richmond man charged with Assault following stabbing
Richmond Police made an arrest Monday following a stabbing. According to the Department, on February 1st, at around 6 a.m., officers responded to an apartment on North Third Street in reference to a male that had been stabbed. Upon arrival, officers found a male with visible stab wounds on his face. According to witnesses, two […]
County Clerk’s Office to Reopen Wednesday
The Madison County Clerk’s Office will be reopening both the Richmond and Berea Branch to the public effective Wednesday, February 3, 2021. Appointments will still be available at the Richmond Branch but will not be required. Lunch Hours Our Berea Branch will be closed for lunch from 12pm-1pm. The Richmond Branch will remain open through […]
Berea Man Arrested After Allegedly Attempting to Coerce Victim to Participate in Bestiality
A Berea man was taken into police custody after a warrant was issued for him alleging that he attempted to force a victim to participate in bestiality. According to the warrant, 41-year-old Ray Howard was arrested Thursday by Berea Police and charged with fourth-degree assault. Police report that on December 20th of 2020, police were […]
Roads continue to be treated as snow persists across Central/Eastern KY
KTYC District 7 forces reported at 12 a.m. to clear, and treat routes as necessary. Crews and contractors worked overnight, and continue to patrol roadways as necessary. The forecast shows snow showers continuing today and through the evening hours. The traveling public should be aware of possible icy areas as temperatures decline. Black ice can […]
KSP Conducts Murder Investigation in Lincoln County
Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post was notified just before 3:00 pm on Wednesday, January 27 of a residential structure fire on Maywood Rd, in Stanford. KSP Troopers and Detectives responded to the scene and discovered a man who was deceased inside the residence. Jason Netherton, 39 years old of Stanford, KY, was pronounced deceased by […]
Estill Countian Pioneers COVID-Disabling Robot
A native Estill Countian is now making waves across the nation as he has pioneered a robot that uses ultraviolet light to break apart the COVID virus on a molecular level. Doug Thorpe is currently working in as Senior Director of Development at Energy Focus in Ohio one week out of every month when he […]
KYTC District 7 Personnel continue to clear routes
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists to continue utilizing caution while driving. District 7 forces worked overnight and continue to patrol and treat routes as necessary for the 12 counties in the district. Protect yourself in an emergency Kentucky has a Quick Clearance Law (KRS 189.580) meaning: If you are involved in a crash […]
Update: Victim Identified in Berea Wreck
In an update to Wednesday’s deadly wreck, Coroner Jimmy Cornelison says that the deceased was a 34-year-old Travis Taylor of Berea who officials think was on his way to work when the fatal collision happened. Cornelison says that the car was traveling South just South of Berea on US 25 when he believes a car […]
KSP Investigates Fatal Wreck in Clay County
The Kentucky State Police, London Post was notified by Clay County 911 approximately 6:14 PM on Sunday, January 24th, 2021, of a four vehicle injury accident on US 421 North in the Manchester area of Clay County. The collision resulted in one juvenile fatality. The preliminary investigation indicates that two dirt bikes operated by a […]
Fiscal Court, Sheriff’s Department receive nearly $15K for bulletproof vests
Madison County Judge Executive Reagan Taylor announced today that Madison County is the recipient of $14,980 for bulletproof vests thanks to the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The award, which is from the 2020 Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership, will enable the Madison County Sheriff’s Office to purchase approximately 14 vests for officers. “This is another […]
