Identity Released of Elderly Man Killed in Early Morning Madison County Crash
The identity of the victim that was killed in the early morning crash in Madison County on 421 has now been released. He has been identified as 72-year-old Norbert Wagner from waco. Coroner Jimmy Cornelison gives us all the details in this interview you can watch here, including that he believes there was no substances […]
Richmond man arrested after infant allegedly in his care Suffers Nearly 30 Serious Fractures, Injuries
Richmond police arrested a man recently after a baby reportedly suffered nearly 30 bone fractures, including to their skull, ribs, spine, arms and legs late last month. According to police, paramedics and Richmond Police officers were called to Keri Anne Court, to find the 3-month old had suffered head injuries. The baby also had bruises […]
Musical Musings: Monroe Land Way
If you are looking for some hometown Kentucky boys that can play banjo and guitar while singing country tunes, look no further than Monroe Land Way from Beattyville that we had on this latest installment of Musical Musings. The band describes themselves accurately as a “tobacco spittin’, smoke blowin’, pickin’ and grinnin’ alternative country group […]
Former Teacher Arrested After Allegedly Sending Explicit Pictures and Video to Previous Student
A former teacher from Madison Southern High School in Berea was arrested Wednesday on charges of distribution of obscene matter to a minor following an investigation by Kentucky State Police. According to the warrant and citation, 26-year-old Jordan Chapman was no longer working in Madison County Schools, and had since moved away. However, it was […]
Electricity Shutoff Scam Threatens Central Kentucky Businesses
From today’s press release from the BBB: Better Business Bureau® serving Central & Eastern Kentucky hasheard from local businesses this week that received calls from scammers posing as Kentucky Utilities, threatening that their power would be shut off immediately if they did not pay their bill by phone right away. These businesses also said that when they called […]
Madison County Schools Lead State in Healthy, Locally-Sourced Meals: Even During Summertime
You may not be aware, but here in Madison County the school’s food is leading the state in farm to school products, with the freshest in local produce and meats being fed to the students. Although school is now out of session, this continues into the summer, according to Madison County Food Service Director Scott […]
Trafficking Suspect Allegedly Attempts to Flee, Resists Arrest by Berea Police
Suspicious activity spotted by Berea Police in a closed business parking lot of Midway gas station led to a trafficking arrest. According to the arrest citation, two vehicles were parked next to each other, and as the officers drove by they saw what appeared to be a hand to hand transaction. When officers made contact […]
Firefighters Respond to Scene, Allegedly Get Assaulted by Berea Man
Firefighters in Berea had to physically restrain a suspect recently before he was able to be taken into custody, according to Berea police. The incident began when the Berea Fire Department responded to a fire alarm in the 100 block of Chestnut Street. While the firefighters were working the scene, 37-year-old Grant Graham of Berea […]
Beloved Berea Police K-9 Parko Retiring from Duties
After many years of service to the Southern Madison County community, Berea K-9 unit Parko will be retiring from his duties. According to his handler, Officer Jeff Harness at the Berea Police Department, the two have worked together and bonded during both their training and off-duty time. The now 9-year-old pup will stay with Harness […]
State Transportation Cabinet Confirms Damaged Road not a Sinkhole
Recently, pictures have been circulating on social media that you can see here that show what appears to be a sinkhole on College Hill Road near the Waco/Richmond line. However, according to KYTC, the hole is a pipe that has failed under the Waco Loop Road (a county road). They report that the area was […]
Recycling in Berea No Longer Taking Paper Waste
Paper will no longer be accepted for recycling in the City of Berea after this week, according to the City until further notice. Berea City Administrator Randy Stone made the announcement Tuesday evening at a meeting of the Berea City Council when he informed council members of the decision by Waste Connections, the city’s garage […]
Election 2019 Two Minute Sit-Downs: Attorney General Candidate Wil Schroder
Working in law was always a goal for Northern Kentucky native Wil Schroder, who says growing up with a father who was a judge and a mother as a school teacher taught him the importance of serving one’s community and a hard work ethic. He has since taken the plunge to run for Attorney General […]
17 Year Old Girl Missing in Laurel County
The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office has reported a missing 17-year-old girl, and needs the public’s help to locate her. According to police, Vanessa Paige Brandenburg has not been seen since last night off the Laurel River. She is said to possibly be in the company of 46-year-old Mark Williams who is said to possibly be […]
Election 2019 Two Minute Sit-Downs: Commissioner of Agriculture Ryan Quarles
Current Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles seemingly has a proven track record of avoiding half measures and going above and beyond. Taking a look at his educational background and political history, including a recent Doctoral degree as well as serving in the Kentucky House of Representatives at a relatively young age is enough to confirm this […]
Election 2019 Two Minute Sit-Downs: Commissioner of Agriculture Candidate Joe Trigg
Democratic Candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture Joe Trigg says that he has been a farmer all his life, and that is exactly what the Department of Agriculture needs. Trigg spent nearly thirty years in the US Air Force, where he served as the Air Mobility Command Explosive Ordnance Disposal Functional Manager, where he oversaw 16 […]
Election 2019 Two Minute Sit-Downs: Gubernatorial Candidate Rocky Adkins
Democratic candidate for Governor Rocky Adkins says he learned much in his days playing basketball as a point guard for Morehead State University that transfers into politics. The former Kentucky House Majority leader says he is coachable, and does not claim to be an expert on all topics, which he states is exactly what Kentucky […]
Election 2019 Two Minute Sit-Downs: Commissioner of Agriculture Candidate Bill Polyniak
Farmer and owner of Kentucky Cannabis Company, Bluegrass Hemp Oil Bill Polyniak feels so strongly about farming, agriculture, and business that he moved to Kentucky to be around what he says is a state he and his family fell in love with. He wants to take his experience further to Kentuckians and is doing so […]
Missing Manchester Man Said to be Suffering from PTSD, Brain Injury
The London Police Department has issued a Golden Alert for a missing Manchester man who is reported to be suffering from a traumatic brain injury as well as PTSD. Authorities report that 35-year-old William D. Wolfe was last seen by his mother around 3 a.m. this morning in the Saint Joseph London KentuckyOne Health parking […]
Election 2019 Two Minute Sit-Downs: Gubernatorial Candidate Robert Goforth
Robert Goforth is no stranger to political races recently, as he secured the position for the Kentucky House seat for district 89, which covers parts of Madison, Laurel, and Jackson counties. However, now he is taking a big step by running for Governor on the Republican ticket in the May primaries, facing off against incumbent […]
Missing Mother and Child in Laurel County
The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is currently on the lookout for a missing woman and her child. The Sheriff’s Office reports that Ashley Williams and her daughter Layla could possibly be in a 2013 white Buick Enclave with Kentucky with license plate 961YYV. Anyone with any information contact London City Police at 606-878-7004, or the […]
Election 2019 Two Minute Sit-Downs: State Auditor Candidate Chris Tobe
Democratic Candidate for State Auditor Chris Tobe says he is no stranger to the office, as he was hired decades ago to work for former Kentucky State Auditor Ed Hatchett out of the private sector. Tobe says he was hired to work on the state pensions, which is a critical and contentious issue that continues […]
$10k Reward For Spurlock Expires Tonight
Today is the last day for the reward of $10,000 dollars offered for any information on missing Richmond Mother of four Savannah Spurlock. Spurlock has not been seen since Jan. 4 leaving a bar in Lexington with two men. The reward expires at 11:59 p.m., tonight, Wednesday, May 15. Anyone with information on her whereabouts […]
Election 2019 Two Minute Sit-Downs: Attorney General Candidate Greg Stumbo
If you are familiar with Kentucky politics in the past decades, no doubt you would recognize Gregory Stumbo and his name. The former Attorney General for the Commonwealth and most recently member of the Kentucky House of Representatives has thrown his hat in the ring to reclaim the office of Attorney General. Stumbo is running […]
Election 2019 Two Minute Sit-Downs: Commissioner of Agriculture Candidate Robert Haley Conway
Commissioner of Agriculture candidate Robert Haley Conway says he has served in local offices as he was raised to give back to his community, but now he plans to give back to the entire Commonwealth by running for statewide office. The Democratic candidate has also worked in business with thousands of employees working under him […]
Election 2019 Two Minute Sit-Downs: State Auditor Candidate Kelsey Hayes Coots
Candidate for State Auditor Kelsey Hayes Coots was raised in Owensboro, growing up she says, in basketball gyms across Western Kentucky, as her grandfather coached basketball at Owensboro High School for decades. Hayes Coots says she had learned growing up, most importantly, to show up for others. During her two minute sit-down, the candidate in […]
