Warm today, but rain expected this week!
Highs today in the mid to upper 70’s with blue clear skies. That is a pretty good day, coming off a pretty wet and soggy weekend. Tonight, lows will drop back down into the mid 50’s with mostly clear skies. Tomorrow, another very nice day with temperatures reaching into the upper 70’s, flirting with the […]
The seven screenings women should schedule according to Baptist Health
No one looks forward to cancer screenings, but the fact remains that these tests could save your life. Kentucky has the highest cancer death rate in the U.S., but many conditions are preventable. Here are the top screenings for women. 1.) Pap test to screen for cervical cancer. Yearly Paps start at age 21 or three years after […]
Former Clark County High School employee arrested for stealing from student activity fund
The Kentucky State Police arrested a former George Rogers Clark High School secretary on Friday, May 3, 2019 as a result of an investigation that began on January 28, 2019. The initial investigation alleges that 61-year-old Dixie Rigney of Winchester unlawfully took more than $219,000 from the high school over the course of ten years. […]
One dead in Madison County fatal collision
The Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Lancaster Road (KY-52W) near Milton Lane in Madison County at around 8:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 4, 2019. The initial investigation indicates that 18-year-old Marcus X. Lewis II of Harrodsburg, KY, was driving a 2006 Hyundai Sonata towards Richmond, when the vehicle drove […]
Did you know that HomeGoods is now open in Richmond?
HomeGoods hosted their grand opening Sunday at 8 A.M. The new store is located at 2193 Lantern Ridge road, next to TJMAXX. This leading off-price home decor store consists of furniture, products for outdoor living, pet accessories, children’s items, and all there is to decorate one’s home. On its first day, HomeGoods, which is a […]
Body found in creek believed by police to be missing Laurel County man
The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office found a deceased male subject believed to be the missing Laurel County man who was recently reported missing. 53-year-old Tony Gibson of London was last seen at 6.30 P.M off Johnson Road on May 1, 2019. On May 5, 2019, at around 1.30 P.M, police found a deceased male in […]
Derby Weekend Forecast!
Highs today will reach into the low to mid 70’s with overnight temps dropping in to the upper 50’s. Derby is looking wet. We are going to see conditions very similar to what we had today, with multiple rounds of rain. With the rain, temperatures are going to take a dip as well, only making […]
Search Continues for Missing Laurel County Man Believed to Suffer From Depression
The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is continuing their search for a missing man reportedly suffering from depression. 53-year-old Tony Gibson was last seen off Johnson Road east of London on May 1, 2019. He is described as a 5’5″, thin build and weighing 135 pounds. He is bald above the ear hair and has sideburns. […]
Dog Owner Expresses Devastation Over Pit Bull Allegedly Shot by Garrard Co. Police
The Garrard County Police Department announced intentions to arrest a person Friday after getting reports that his dog was attacking people at a post office. Central Dispatch received numerous frantic 911 calls Thursday regarding a loose pit bull trapping and attacking people at Bryantsville Post Office. One caller stated that the pit bull had two […]
Furry Fridays: Meet Marley!
New episode of Furry Fridays! Interested in adopting a pet? Check out this website: forpawsunleashed.com or call them at (859) 623-DOGS. Meet Marley and learn all about her in the video above! For Paws Unleashed also offers boarding, grooming, daycare, and taxi services for your pet.
Texas Fugitive Arrested in Laurel County After Scooter Incident
The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office arrested a woman Friday after falling off a scooter. The incident occurred at around 1 P.M. on School Street in East Bernstadt. 24-year-old Evelyn Doree was allegedly lying down on the roadway after falling off her scooter and incurred minor injuries. Officials conducted an investigation and learned that Doree was […]
Severe Thunderstorms Tonight
Highs today will top out somewhere around the 80 degrees mark with lows tonight dropping down into the low 60’s. Tomorrow that active weather continues, with highs a little cooler, making it to about 70 degrees. As for the derby weekend, it’s looking like a wet field, choose your picks accordingly.
Man allegedly under the influence causes disruption at Baptist Health Richmond
A man was recently arrested for causing an annoyance at a hospital and to the public. The Richmond Police Department received a call regarding a subject with a needle in his arm. 34-year-old Jamie Purdue was reported as breaking into a house on Lowell Avenue while officers were looking for him. Police were able to […]
One student injured after stabbing incident at Pulaski Co. High School
One student from Pulaski County High School was taken into custody Wednesday after a stabbing incident in school. According to Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office Facebook, there was an altercation between to male students involving a knife. The incident happened during class change in a boy’s restroom at around 1 P.M. School officials were able to […]
Isolated Thunderstorms Tonight
Highs for today could be the warmest of the year so far, topping out in the mid 80’s. Tonight, the rain begins with lows dropping to around 64 degrees. Tomorrow, the rain really gets going, with temps a little cooler around 80 degrees, looks like we are going to lose a few degrees each day […]
Police need help identifying debit card theft suspects
The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s help in identifying two suspects who used a stolen debit card at a grocery store. The two suspects reportedly took a debit card during a theft in Laurel County, and then used the card at Walmart to buy hundreds of dollars in items. Anyone with information […]
Last of the Dry Days Before Rain System Moves In
Highs today, topping out in the low 80’s with overnight lows dropping to into the mid 60’s with partly cloudy skies. Tomorrow, a little warmer with highs in the mid 80’s and the last of the dry days before that rain system moves in tomorrow night. Looks like the rain is going to stick around […]
Mt Sterling Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Overdose Death in Jail
A Mt Sterling man has been sentenced to 25 years in jail by the U.S. District Court in Lexington for smuggling drugs into the Montgomery County Regional Jail. The sentence was handed down Friday, April 26 after a plea agreement in Federal Court. 27-year-old Kloud Jones allegedly smuggled Fentanyl into the jail last year and […]
Central Kentucky Regional Airport 40th Anniversary Celebration
The Central Kentucky Regional Airport held their 40th anniversary celebration. This event included food, inflatables, a flight simulator, and free flights for kids ages 8-17. Through a partnership with EKU, the local community and the regional airport board, this airport has celebrated 40 years of growth and is looking forward to the future which includes […]
Peyote found in Berea College Dorm
Berea Police Department reports that drugs were recently found in a dorm room in Berea College. The substance was identified as Peyote and was located by Berea College Public Safety Staff. 23-year-old Dylan Watkins of Berea KY was charged with first degree possession of controlled substance.
Firefighter Allegedly Gives Alcohol to Minors
A firefighter was put behind bars for allegedly giving alcohol to teenagers. 36-year-old Harrison County Constable and Paris Firefighter William Fields was reportedly accused of giving two girls and several people under 21 alcohol at his Harrison County home. Police said that after drinking the alcohol, one of the girls left his home driving with […]
Isolated Storms Possible Tonight
Highs today will top out near 80 degrees with the possibility of an isolated storm later today and into the overnight along with some very gusty wind coming out of the southwest. Lows tonight will drop to around 60 degrees, with isolated storms possible in the area. Tomorrow, a lot like today, with partly sunny […]
Woman arrested after passing out at Richmond Speedway
A female was recently arrested after allegedly passing out at a gas station. 40-year-old Ronda Martinez was was found passed out in the front seat of her car parked in front of Speedway in Richmond. Reports stated that she had been sitting in the parking lot parked in the handicap space for 45 minutes without […]
Sheriff’s Office searching for missing Juvenile believed to be a runaway
The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is asking public to be on a lookout for a missing juvenile. 14-year-old Emily Allen was last seen at 10.P.M off KY 1394, 6 miles north of London on Sunday April 28, 2019. She is believed to be a runaway. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact […]
Waco Elementary Wins Awards At State National History Day competition
Some students from Waco Elementary made history of their own yesterday taking home numerous awards at the State National History Day competition held Saturday at UK. Fifth grade student Riley Bonilla won her Individual Performance Division. Her project was about triumph and tragedy: escape to freedom a journey through the Underground Railroad. She did a […]
