KSP establishes hotline to report missing eastern Kentuckians
If you missing family or friends from the flooding in Knott, Leslie, Breathitt, Letcher or Perry County, Kentucky State Police Post 13 has set up special numbers to call. Please only attempt to call the appropriate phone number listed below: If you wish to report a missing loved one in the counties of Breathitt, Perry, Knott, […]
Severe flooding triggers State of Emergency declaration from Gov. Beshear
Earlier today, Governor Andy Beshear declared a State of Emergency due to severe flooding in Eastern Kentucky. “This was a tough night and maybe an even tougher morning for so many of our residents,” Gov. Beshear said. “We are currently experiencing one of the worst, most devastating flooding events in Kentucky’s history. The situation is […]
Eastern Kentucky drowning, additional rain totals in some areas estimated to hit 12 inches
Counties in eastern Kentucky already soaked from yesterday’s rains are being deluged again with torrential rains for hours that have dumped an unbelievable additional 11 inches of rain estimated in some areas Wednesday night into Thursday morning. This is historic flooding. Most of the area is under flash flood warnings, and the additional rainfall has ranged […]
Wrong way driver in triple fatality charged with 3 counts of murder
Wrong way driver charged with 3 counts of murder: The wrong way driver involved in the triple fatal traffic crash on I – 75 this week on July 25, 2022 at approximately 11 PM has been released from UK med center in Lexington and was transported back to Laurel County by Sgt. Paige VanHook to […]
Berea continues aggressive pursuit of employers and new jobs with big grant
In a press release out today from the City of Berea, news that Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced the award of a $500,000 state grant to the city of Berea for economic development. Paired with matching funds from the Berea Industrial Development Authority, the grant will provide $1 million in upgrades at the Mayde Road […]
Man missing from Jackson County
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post is conducting a missing person investigation following the disappearance of a man in Jackson County. The initial investigation indicates Gilbert Jones Jr., 68 years of age from Annville, KY, was last seen at his residence on Boss Vaughn Road, on July 23, 2022. He was last seen wearing a gray t-shirt, blue jeans, gray reebok […]
Madison County Fair starts Friday, with huge week of events
The Madison County Fair gets underway this Friday night with a jam packed week of events. Today, exhibits were accepted at the fairgrounds in many divisions including canning, food, horticulture, honey, and other categories. Friday the exhibits will be in Willis Hall and open to the public from 6-8. Some other very fun events are […]
Three vehicle accident claims life of one in Pulaski County
The Kentucky State Police, London Post responded to a three-vehicle collision that occurred on the Cumberland Parkway in Pulaski County today around 2 p.m. This accident resulted in one fatality. The initial investigation says that a 2002 Buick Park Avenue operated by Michael A. Fillmore, 41 years old of Hemet, CA, was traveling west on […]
Broadband buildout continues with over 5000 households in southern Madison
Madison County officials joined Berea Mayor Bruce Fraley, Kentucky Senator Jared Carpenter and Windstream Kinetic leadership today to launch another expansion project for broadband in the Southern portion of Madison County. Delivering on its promise to provide the latest optical fiber to Kentucky customers, Kinetic’s internet will soon be offered to some 5,100 homes and […]
New details in triple fatality Monday night on I-75 *Identities released*
Laurel County Sheriff John Root confirms three people have died after a driver, traveling north in the southbound lane caused a crash on I-75 last night. The report says there were three people in a Nissan Altima car traveling south, when hit by the northbound driver of a Toyota Tacoma truck now identified as 21-year-old […]
Multiple fatalities feared in I-75 crash in Laurel
A tragic accident Monday night around 11 pm has resulted in multiple fatalities according to Laurel County Sheriff John Root. The accident occurred tonight, July 25, 2022 at mile point 38 I-75 Southbound. The interstate is expected to be closed for hours while reconstruction units work the scene. London Police, KSP, and the Sheriff’s department […]
Third murder in 48 hours in our area occurs today in Bath County, 1 in custody, others sought *UPDATE*
***The suspect shown below, Christopher “Rooster” Turner, 42, of Jeffersonville, has been located and arrested. Mr. Turner is charged with Murder and lodged in the Rowan County Detention Center. (Original story) Kentucky State Police, Post 8, Morehead received a call for assistance from Bath County dispatch early this Monday morning around 6 a.m. in reference […]
More details from KSP in apparent Jackson County Murder
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, is continuing to investigate a homicide that occurred Saturday, July 23, 2022, at a residence on Rice Hill Road in Jackson County. In the latest report, KSP says the ongoing investigation indicates a vehicle belonging to the victim, Mary King Abrams 2017 Ford Escape Gray in color was stolen from her residence. The […]
Where to vote in Madison Countys upcoming general election
There have been recent changes to the voting procedures and requirements in Madison County. In the upcoming general election, there will be a total of 8 voting locations and the public can vote at any of the locations. There are no longer particular voting locales for different areas of the county. You may vote in […]
Man flees, nearly hitting RPD officer this morning, identified and sought
Richmond Police officials are seeking the whereabouts of this man, George Anthony Walker Jr. (27) of Richmond. Mr. Walker is wanted for fleeing and evading police 1st degree, wanton endangerment of a police officer 1st degree, and various other charges. Early this Sunday July 24, 2022, around 05:45 AM, RPD states Mr. Walker was traffic […]
Foul play now suspected in womans death in Mckee
On July 23, 2022 around 8:33 p.m., the Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, received a call from Jackson County 911 requesting investigative assistance in regards to a deceased female located inside of a residence on Rice Hill Road in McKee. Kentucky State Police Troopers and Detectives, along with the Jackson County Coroner’s Office responded to […]
Subject in custody after morning assault and murder in Pulaski County
Pulaski County Sheriff Greg Speck and Deputies report responding to an assault complaint on Parrott Drive in Eastern Pulaski County early this Saturday, July 23, 2022 at around 1:05 a.m. According the the sheriff’s report, Deputy Noah Wesley arrived on scene and made contact with the victim who alleged that she had been assaulted by […]
Paranoid Episode Leads To Alleged Child Neglect Case
Earlier this week on Monday Richmond police were dispatched to a shots fired call in the Westover Avenue area. The caller advised Police that an alleged Male suspect kicked the door in of a residence and fired a single shot inside the house. According to the citation, Police arrived at the residence but couldn’t get […]
Arrests made in largest drug bust in Laurel County Sheriff Departments history
Laurel County Sheriff John Root informs WBON-TV that the ordeal first described as a hostage situation Monday, has led to an enormous drug seizure, and the arrest of five people. Undercover officers have been working the case and scheduled a drug buy this week that ended up at the 49’er Truck Stop off of I-75 […]
Top ’10’ new KSP mascot name suggestions announced, voting ends tomorrow
The ‘Top 10’ name suggestions have been selected in the Kentucky State Police “name our new mascot contest” and any you can now vote to determine the winning name. The voting will be available through tomorrow July 21. KSP will then reveal the mascot’s name during Trooper Island Camp, Inc. Appreciation Day. KSP says the […]
Richmond man arrested on robbery charge after multiple police pursuits
On the morning of July 10th, Richmond Police responded to a Turpin Drive residence to investigate an alleged robbery. Police say the victim reported the male suspect forcibly took money from her and, while fleeing the scene, struck her with a vehicle causing visible injuries. The victim identified the suspect as 51 year-old William D. Jones […]
10-year-old girl nearly abducted today in London, suspect sought
A parent’s worst nightmare almost developed today in Laurel County. Sheriff John Root is reporting that around 4 pm today, the London-Laurel County Communications Center received a report of a possible attempted kidnapping on a trail near the Holly Bay Campground. The report goes on to say that a ten-year-old female child was walking on […]
First Friday Berea’s Levitt AMP Berea Music Series launches new campaign
By Hannah Hisle The people of First Friday Berea’s Levitt AMP Berea Music Series are seeking help from the community while also hoping to give back through a new campaign. After their 2022 presenting sponsor pulled, First Friday Berea took to social media to “amp up” the community they love by starting the “100 Women […]
Some BMU customers impacted by planned water leak repair tomorrow
Berea Municipal Utilities will be repairing a water leak in the area of Chestnut St & Lester St tomorrow, July 20th from 9:00am to approximately 3:00pm. There is a possibility customers impacted will experience a temporary interruption in water service during this time. The impacted area is outlined on the feature image.
Details of today’s fatal collision in Whitley Co.
Around 11:53 AM today, the Kentucky State Police, London Post responded to a single vehicle collision that occurred on Interstate I-75 Northbound at the 23-mile marker in Whitley County. The initial investigation indicates that a 2002 GMC Pickup operated by Russell E. Helton 58 years old of Woodbine, KY, was traveling north on Interstate I-75, […]
