KYTC Begins Pre-treating of Roads Ahead of Potential Snowfall
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that road crews are busy today pre-treating bridges, overpasses and routes. 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 affordable pro-active approach to address roadway safety concerns. […]
RPD Investigate Robbery at Dollar General
According to police, on January 9th around 5:30 pm, Richmond Police responded to the Dollar General Store located on Center Drive in reference to a robbery complaint. Upon their arrival, it was determined an unknown female entered the store and walked to the register. The suspect then handed the cashier a note demanding money. The […]
Sheriff’s Office: Laurel County Teen Missing Once Again
According to a release by the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, a 16-year old is once again being sought. Police report that Tyler Griffith was last seen off Rita Lane, around 6 a.m. Sunday, January 9th and has not been seen since. They add that Rita Lane is south of London. If anyone has any information […]
Roads Treated; Threat of Black Ice Diminished
The snow may be gone, but schools were closed in the area today due to threats of black ice. According to KYTC, District 7 crews worked overnight and have continued treating and patrolling roadways this morning following threats. The forecast predicted low temperatures beginning Sunday evening and remaining through the early Monday morning hours. There […]
KFC back in Berea: Harlan Sanders with roots in Madison County
It’s an exciting time for Berea, as KFC returns. The new Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant officially opened last week just off exit 76 on Paint Lick Road. Many will remember the former Berea location of a Kentucky fried chicken in the location that is now Goldstar Chili. Chicken lovers in the area were very sorry […]
Latest District 7 Road Closures/Re-openings
The current road blockages/openings for District 7 are below. Bourbon County – US 460 US 460 between Paris and North Middletown is now open. Bourbon and Clark Counties – KY 57 KY 57 between North Middletown (Bourbon Co.) and Winchester (Clark Co.) remains closed due to accidents. Scott County – Interstate 75 NB the road […]
KYTC: Snow Updates and Reminder of Black Ice Issues
District 7 personnel worked overnight plowing and treating routes. Crews continue the work this morning and throughout today. Salt and calcium treatments have increased effectiveness once temperatures rise. The public is advised to stay home if at all possible. If you must travel, drive very slowly with complete attention focused on the road. Interstates and […]
Baptist Health reopens walk-in clinic in Richmond
Baptist Health Medical Group Family Medicine has reopened the walk-in clinic at Baptist Health Richmond, open Monday – Friday from 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. The clinic is open to provide patients an additional option to seeking care for symptoms such as fever, sore throat, stomach ache, sinus congestion, migraines, skin infections and pink eye. […]
Madison County Announces Tornado Storm Debris Removal for Union City Area of Madison County
Judge-Executive Reagan Taylor announced today the Madison County Road Department will be launching a Tornado Relief Debris Removal program. The program will be part of the County response to the Emergency Declaration declared by Judge Executive Reagan Taylor on January 2, 2022. “There is no doubt the tornadoes that ripped through northeast Madison County, specifically […]
Georgetown College Makes History with Newly Appointed President
History has been made as a new president has been announced for Georgetown College. The college’s Board of Trustees named Doctor Rosemary Allen as the new president, marking the first time a woman has held the esteemed position. Previous president of the nearly 200-year old college William Jones was fired late last year on the heels […]
Fayette County School Employee Dies Following Serious Scott County Wreck
According to the Scott County Sheriffs Office, a serious deadly traffic collision on I-75 snarled traffic and blocked two lanes for hours Wednesday night. Police report that at approximately 7 p.m. deputies were dispatched to a two vehicle accident. When they arrived, they found one of the victims deceased on scene and a second victim […]
KSP: Walk-Away Prisoner Apprehended
According to KSP, a man that had walked away from work release from the Powell County Detention Center has been located. On December 21st, Kentucky State Police, Post 8, Morehead was informed by the Powell County Detention Center an inmate, identified as Timothy Barnett walked away from supervised work release. 20-year-old Barnett, from Grant County, […]
KSP Charges Madison Co. Man With Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses
The Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch located and arrested Zachery Nelson Feltner, 21, on charges related to a child sexual abuse material investigation. Feltner was interviewed and arrested as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation. The KSP Electronic Crime Branch began the investigation after discovering the suspect distributing sexually explicit […]
Two EF-1 Tornadoes Confirmed in Madison County
Two tornadoes have now been confirmed in Madison County. According to the National Weather Service, damage incurred along Highway 595 north of the Kirksville community was done by a tornado, rated as an EF-1. Several barns and homes were damaged during this weather event in Northern Madison County. Meanwhile, another storm produced a tornado in […]
Richmond Firefighters Sent to Aid Western Kentucky Relief Efforts
The Richmond Fire Department has fulfilled a request to send eight firefighters to Marshall County to provide coverage for two of their fire stations. These firefighters will have a 48-hour deployment to western Kentucky, which was devastated by tornadoes last week. “As western Kentucky continues to recover, the Richmond community has really stepped up in […]
Tips to Keep in Mind When Disposing of Storm Debris
Residents with disaster-generated debris from the severe storms and tornadoes in Kentucky should follow instructions from local officials about sorting materials and placing on the curb for collection. Localities frequently ask residents to sort debris into various categories. Electronics. Examples: television, computer, audio equipment, phone, DVD player Hazardous Waste. Examples: oil, batteries, pesticides, cleaning supplies, compressed […]
City of Richmond Donating Police Cruiser to Dawson Springs
Following last week’s devastating and tragic tornadoes in western Kentucky, the City of Richmond is donating a police cruiser to the City of Dawson Springs to aid in their efforts as they begin to recover. “It makes me proud that we as a city are able to look into our resources and find ways to […]
Berea College Mourns Death of Professor
In a release from the College: Berea College is deeply saddened to report the death of bell hooks, Distinguished Professor in Residence in Appalachian Studies, prodigious author, public intellectual and one of the country’s foremost feminist scholars. She died at her home in Berea after an extended illness. Born Gloria Jean Watkins in Hopkinsville, Ky., […]
Police: Children’s Christmas Toys Saved After Alleged Theft
Thanks to the quick work of law enforcement and an observant citizen, Christmas was saved for some children according to the Montgomery County Sheriffs office. Police report that on Tuesday, December 14th at 5:30 in the morning a suspect was observed taking children’s toys from the donation drop-off for the Arms of Love at TK’s […]
Rescued Pig now Living in Hog Heaven, Former Owner Charged
The Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control had some good news to report this week, as a formerly abused pig is now happy and healthy following a rescue. According to the post on social media, during the early summer the group received a call regarding a welfare check on several animals. When they arrived, a trailer […]
Beshear Updates Storm Death Toll, Options to Donate to Victims
Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on his administration’s response to the Dec. 11 quad-state tornado. First Lady Britainy Beshear joined him to announce the Western Kentucky Christmas Toy Drive for impacted families. The Governor said: At least 74 Kentuckians are confirmed dead from the tornado outbreak. Newly reported deaths: one in Graves County; four in Hopkins County; […]
Beshear: Flags to Half-Staff for One Week in Honor of Tornado Victims
Gov. Andy Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff for one week in honor of the Kentuckians who were lost to or have been impacted by the tornado events of Friday night/Saturday morning, Dec. 10-11. Flags at state office buildings should be lowered to half-staff beginning at sunrise […]
Richmond Man Arrested After Leading Police on Chase While Documenting to Social Media
Richmond Police recently took a man into custody after officers responded to a medical facility where a female received treatment for injuries from an alleged assault. The victim reported being assaulted by her boyfriend, 38-year-old Swan L. Halstead of Richmond. During the assault, the victim told police of being strangled, held forcefully against her will, […]
KSP: Victims of Lincoln County Plane Crash Identified
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, responded to a plane crash in the Crab Orchard community of Lincoln County Friday evening, December 10, 2021 The Kentucky State Police was contacted by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office just after 5:00 pm, in reference to a fatal plane crash. KSP Post 7 Troopers and Detectives responded and […]
Sheriff: New Scam Threatens Arrest VIA Phone Calls
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office along with Madison County 911 has received several complaints of scam calls throughout the county. The callers identify themselves as employees of the sheriff’s office and threaten arrest due to warrants. The caller then asks for money to avoid arrest.The number provided is 859-353-3661 which will be answered with the […]
