Electrical operations continue for District 7 counties, expect road closures
Closures will be in effect for varied locations The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists of electrical work for conventional lighting in District 7 counties. The scheduled operations include changing halogen bulbs to efficient LED bulbs. Temporary partial ramp, single lane, and shoulder closures will be necessary for the work to be completed. A thru lane […]
Record Number of One-Day COVID Cases in Madison County, Health Department Announces New Contact-Tracing Methods
In response to the large numbers of COVID-19 cases in Madison County, including the record for one-day cases with 154 announced today, Madison County Health Department has limited its contact tracing to those persons affiliated with schools, healthcare, daycare, long term care or other clearly defined high-risk situations. For anyone who is a contact to […]
Area lanes and partial ramp closures scheduled this week for electrical work
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists of electrical work for conventional lighting in District 7 counties. The scheduled operations include changing halogen bulbs to efficient LED bulbs. Temporary partial ramp, single lane, and shoulder closures will be necessary for the work to be completed. A thru lane will remain open at all times for the […]
Richmond LaRosa’s Location Slated to Open in Spring 2021
As LaRosa’s continues to build its brand in Central Kentucky, having entered Lexington along with Skyline in May 2019 with its Richmond Road/Lexington full-service, dine-in and carry-out restaurant, LaRosa’s continues to look for expansion opportunities. LaRosa’s Richmond/Lantern Ridge Road, near State Route 876 and 1-75, is under construction now, with a projected late Spring grand […]
Madison County Health Department Reports 6 New COVID-Related Deaths
The MCHD was notified of 6 new COVID-19 related deaths, for a total of 25 COVID-19 related deaths to date for Madison county since the start of the pandemic. The health department reports that the state and the counties are being thorough in gathering all the necessary records in order to be accurate in releasing […]
Madison County Magistrate Larry Combs Suffering Health Issues
Madison County Judge/Executive Reagan Taylor spoke for the Fiscal Court Tuesday in order to express concern for First District Magistrate Larry Combs, who Taylor said has been unable to attend the virtual court meetings due to ongoing health issues. “Larry has been in the hospital for about three weeks now,” Taylor reported. “I’ve been in […]
Sparks Sentenced for Murder of Savannah Spurlock
In a virtual hearing this morning, 25-year-old David Sparks of Garrard County has now been sentenced to 50 years behind bars after pleading guilty to the murder of Richmond mother Savannah Spurlock. Garrard County court records report Sparks originally pleaded guilty on December 2nd to Spurlock’s murder as well as tampering with physical evidence and […]
Small Business COVID Grant Fund Announced for Small Richmond Businesses
Small businesses that have been struggling amidst the COVID pandemic here in Richmond will soon have the opportunity to get some help, through a grant given to the city. The city of Richmond has announced the creation of a Small Business COVID Grant Fund of $100,000 to aid local businesses that have suffered during the […]
KYTC District 7 pre-treating routes for Wednesday morning commute
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists that state road crews have been busy pre-treating bridges, overpasses and portions of routes within District 7. The pre-treatment of “salt brine” helps to melt and prevent ice from forming on road surfaces. The “salt-brine” is a salt water type treatment. This procedure is a very low cost pro-active […]
EKU to become first public KY University to provide free textbooks to undergrads
EKU has made a groundbreaking announcement, as starting in the Fall semester of 2021, all undergraduate students will receive no cost textbooks for their studies. President of EKU David McFaddin said in the virtual announcement that the new EKU BookSmart Program is a partnership with the Barnes & Noble Bookstore. The required texts can either […]
Formerly Missing Woman Found Deceased in Vehicle
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office reports they responded to White Hall Shrine Road on Friday, December 11 around 10:24 a.m. in reference to an unresponsive female. The initial investigation indicates that 73-year-old Jeanette Henderson of Lexington passed away in her vehicle. Ms. Henderson had been missing from Lexington since December 6th. According to authorities, no […]
Richmond Parents Charged After Baby Ingests Methadone
Two parents from Richmond are now facing charges after their baby nearly died after allegedly ingesting methadone. 28-year old Brandon Wilson and 34-year-old Hillary Burch were charged with first-degree wanton endangerment after police had to administer narcan to the infant on the third of this month. Police report that officers responded to Baptist Health in […]
Multiple Area Counties Affected This Week For Electrical Repairs
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of electrical work for conventional lighting in District 7 counties. The operations include changing hydrogen bulbs to efficient LED bulbs. Shoulder closures are necessary for the work to be completed. Monday, Dec. 7 – currently and until 4 p.m. today & Tuesday, Dec. 8 – 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Fayette County […]
Kentucky State Police Investigates Double Fatal Collision in Jackson County
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post is investigating a fatal collision that occurred just before 12:00 pm today on Hwy US 421, north of McKee. The initial investigation indicates a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu, operated by Larry Judd, 68 years old of McKee, KY, was traveling south on Hwy US 421, when he lost control of […]
KSP Investigates Fatal Wreck
KSP Conducts Death Investigation in Jackson County
Madison County Health Department: 2 new COVID-Related Deaths, 168 new weekend cases
In the latest update from the Madison County Health Department, there have been two new deaths reported due to COVID-19. The weekend cases mirrored the rest of the state as far as the rise in cases, where 168 new cases were reported overall. On Friday, the health department reported 36 new cases; 36 on Saturday; […]
Liberty Place Holiday Luncheon/Auction to Continue through Saturday Online
Liberty Place Recovery Center will still hold their biggest fundraiser of the year, however it is being done with an online twist due to the ongoing pandemic. According to Karen Atkins, Public Information Officer at Kentucky River Foothills, the annual holiday auction will be easier to access, as everything is virtual. Although it won’t see […]
Latest Downtown Mural Highlights Local History-Making Airman
Although the timing was a bit of a surprise, the third mural from Squarepegs design went up in Richmond this week, just in time for Veteran’s day today. WBONTV spoke to City Manager Rob Minerich, who was able to give the details for the mural honoring a special Richmond native and airman. Wallingford Broadcasting wants […]
KSP Conducts Missing Person Investigation in Lee County
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post is conducting a missing person investigation following the disappearance of a man in Lee County. The initial investigation indicates James Sipple, 38 years old of Beattyville, KY, was last seen at his residence on New Virginia Ridge Rd, on October 28, 2020. He was last seen wearing a green […]
KSP Investigates Rockcastle County Murder
On November 09, 2020 at approximately 7:40 PM, Kentucky State Police, Post 11 London, received a call for assistance, from Rockcastle County Dispatch, with a shooting incident on Potter Road in the Scaffold Cane community of Rockcastle County. Preliminary investigation, revealed that George Henshaw, 42 years of age, of Mount Vernon, KY, was having an […]
City of Richmond Takes Steps to Slow COVID Amidst Red Zone Designation
Stay tuned to the live 3 p.m. newscast today to get the full interview with City Manager Rob Minerich regarding these changes as Madison County is currently at a 30.4% incidence rate for COVID-19.
Closure scheduled for Lost Fork Road/KY 3377 in Madison County
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of a temporary closure scheduled for Lost Fork Road/KY 3377 in Madison County. CSX Railroad will be performing the repairs. Wednesday, Nov. 11 through Friday, Nov. 13 – 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. each evening Lost Fork Road/KY 3377 a closure will be in effect at milepoint 2.843 the crossroad […]
Berea Man Charged with Public Intoxication, Heroin Possession after Carrying 6 Month Old Along Busy Roadway
The Berea Police Department recently took a local man into custody after they received a report of an allegedly intoxicated man carrying a baby in the area of Forest Street. According to the citation, police located the male matching the description given by the complainant and identified him as Joshua L. Willis of Berea. Officers […]
Health Department Adapts Following Red Zone Designation
The Madison County Health Department is adjusting their daily reports of COVID-19 case numbers in the county. As evidenced by the change of status of the county into the “red” zone, community spread of COVID-19 virus is widespread across Madison County. This level of community spread has caused MCHD to emphasize the most important numbers […]
