Musical Musings: Donnie Bowling & Brett Higgins
On this edition of Musical Musings, we welcome back a previous guest to our studio — Donnie Bowling! Donnie is not solo this time, though, as he was accompanied by collaborating partner and first time guest, Brett Higgins. The two exhibit very different styles, but collaborate beautifully for a well-rounded performance. Both explained that they […]
KSP Conducting Murder Investigation in Lee County
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post was called just after 5:00 am Sunday in reference to a fatal stabbing that occurred on Long Branch Rd in Lee County. KSP Post 7 Troopers responded to the scene and discovered one man deceased. The initial investigation indicates, the deceased was fatally stabbed during an altercation with another […]
Calipari: Cats a title contender, not knowing ‘hard thing to swallow’
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — John Calipari was looking forward to the NCAA Tournament and admitted that he was surprised by the decision to cancel the tourney because of coronavirus concerns. “Today’s news has stunned all of us,” he said. “It’s just now sinking in for me. As disappointed as we […]
Madison County Health Department Activates Departmental Operations Center
As the Commonwealth of Kentucky responds to the ongoing and developing situation with the COVID-19 virus, the Madison County Health Department, along with other local health departments across the Commonwealth, has activated its Departmental Operations Center (DOC) in Richmond. Local health departments are in communication with the Kentucky Department of Health to maintain awareness of […]
Berea Lady Mountaineers Make Historic First Appearance in NCAA Tournament
For nearly a century, Berea College played in the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference in the NAIA division. In 2014, they began the transition to becoming a member of the NCAA in Division III. Since becoming an official member of the NCAA and the USA South Conference, Berea Athletics has struggled to find its footing in […]
ACC, SEC playing remainder of league tournaments without fans
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today The arenas playing host to the Southeastern Conference and Atlantic Coast Conference tournaments will be mostly empty for the rest of the week. Both leagues announced Wednesday that the remainder of their conference tournaments will be played but without fans because of coronavirus concerns. The SEC officials said it will […]
Traffic Offense Leads to Drug Charges for Richmond Man
A Richmond Police officer recently observed a vehicle traveling southbound on Bellevue Drive, failing to signal a turn. After a traffic stop was initiated in the area of 5th Street at Main Street, the officer identified the driver as Christopher Stevens. According to police, Stevens was unable to produce an insurance card. Following a denial […]
Madison County Now Accepting Bids for Sale of Property
The Madison County Fiscal Court announced today that it is requesting bids for purchase of property in Batch 1 of properties located at Parcel 8-976 Battlefield Memorial Highway, Parcel 9 (Lot 2) on Battlefield Memorial Highway, Parcel 10 (Lot 3) on General Cruft Drive in Battlefield Estates, and Parcel 11 (Lot E-1) on US 25-Berea […]
McConnell: Bipartisan Coronavirus Funding Will Support Kentucky and All 50 States
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks yesterday on the Senate floor regarding the coronavirus: ‘Our nation is continuing to confront the public health challenge posed by the new coronavirus. ‘Right now, as Dr. Anthony Fauci of the National Institutes of Health reminds us, the risk that any individual […]
Richmond Police: Man Makes Death Threats Towards Officers
A Richmond Police officer was dispatched to investigate a disturbance in the Merrick Drive area on Saturday. As the official was traveling to the scene, they located the male subject reportedly causing the disturbance leaving the area. 30 year-old Jim Asher reportedly fled from police, despite several attempts to establish communication. Asher circled back around […]
SEC Tourney: UK gets winner of Alabama-Tennessee in quarters
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today Top-seeded Kentucky has a double-bye in the Southeastern Conference Tournament and will take on the winner of the Alabama-Tennessee contest at 1 p.m. Friday in the quarterfinals at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. No. 2 Auburn will take on the Texas A&M-Missouri winner at 7 p.m., while third seed LSU will […]
Laurel County Authorities Seek Missing Juvenile
Investigators from the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office are currently searching for a missing juvenile who was last seen near London, KY early Sunday morning. Police say that 13 year-old Jacob Phelps is a possible runaway and was last spotted on Farristown Road at 3 a.m. Phelps was wearing black jogging pants, a black hoodie, and […]
KSP Charges Clark Co. Man With Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses
On Thursday, the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch arrested Austin McGowan, 20, on charges related to unlawful distribution and possession of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor. McGowan was arrested as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation. The KSP Electronic Crime Branch began the investigation after reportedly discovering […]
Crushing loss to Tennessee deals blow to UK’s tourney resume
BY KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Kentucky’s loss to Evansville back in November haunted the Wildcats. A shocking 81-73 setback to Tennessee in the home finale Tuesday night dealt yet another blow to the team’s NCAA Tournament resume with one game remaining in the regular season. The sixth-ranked Wildcats (24-6, 14-3 Southeastern […]
Wilson out, but QB depth not an issue as Cats open spring practice
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Terry Wilson is nearly fully recovered from his knee injury, but the Kentucky quarterback won’t be participating when the Wildcats open spring practice Tuesday. Wilson injured his knee last September and will continue to get back into playing shape as well as Nik Scalzo, who also […]
SEC title in hand, Cats have plenty at stake; Quickley makes history
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Kentucky has secured the Southeastern Conference title and will be the top seed in the league tournament but the Wildcats have plenty to play for during the final week of the regular season. Kentucky, which climbed to No. 6 in the Associated Press Top 25 poll, […]
Suspect in Sheena Baxter Murder Investigation Pleads Not Guilty
A Scott County man who is accused of murdering Sheena Baxter entered a not guilty plea at his arraignment today for numerous charges. Joseph Hicks was arrested after police say he falsified a story regarding a shooting that took place on the night of Baxter’s disappearance. Authorities then determined that a body found inside of […]
Model Mock Trial Team Nationals Bound After State Championship Wins
The Model Laboratory High School Mock Trial Team placed first at the Kentucky High School Mock Trial State Championships on Saturday. Everett Parker-Noblitt (’21) and Serena White (’20) both won Top Witness awards; Shria Holla (’20) won the Top Attorney award. Model then faced Dixie Heights on Sunday in the Championship round. The two top […]
A topic of discussion, Cats can claim SEC crown with win over Auburn
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — The stakes will be high when Kentucky takes on Auburn Saturday. The eighth-ranked Wildcats (23-5, 13-2 Southeastern Conference) can clinch the league’s regular-season title and claim the top seed for the upcoming conference tournament with a win over the Tigers with three games remaining in the […]
“Colonels at the Capitol” Allows EKU Faculty, Students to Interact with State Officials
Richmond, Ky. (EKU) – Kentucky’s Capitol found itself teeming with Colonels on Tuesday, Feb. 25, as EKU partnered with the Richmond Chamber of Commerce to host Colonels at the Capitol. The event allowed its 75 attendees to visit the capitol, hear from representatives, and attend a legislative session. “Colonels at the Capitol provides an important […]
Madison County Sheriff’s Department Investigate Call Alleging Man Was Performing Flips in Roadway
The Madison County Sheriff’s Department recently responded to a call about a male subject walking on Irvine Road near the bingo hall. The caller told police that the subject, Sean Zocklein, appeared to be intoxicated and jumping up and down near the roadway. The caller also alleged that Zocklein was performing flips as well. When […]
Multi-County Chase Lands Jeffersonville Man Behind Bars
A Montgomery County man was arrested Sunday afternoon, following a high-speed police pursuit spanning three Central Kentucky counties. A Kentucky State Police trooper observed a vehicle being operated while in the wrong lane in Bath County. According to the arrest citation, the driver of the vehicle nearly caused a head-on collision with another vehicle. This […]
Lexington Man Charged with Burglary After Alleged Drunken Panty Raid
A Lexington man is now facing a burglary charge after an alleged drunken panty raid. According to police, they were approached by a man who had surveillance footage of the suspect stealing underwear from a woman’s home. The footage, according to police, appears to show 28-year-old Nathaniel Wylie stealing the underwear from a hamper before […]
London Police Arrest Suspect in High School Locker Room Burglary Case
On Thursday, London Police arrested Joshua A. Grubb, 29, of London in connection to several stolen cell phones and a sum of $250 cash from a North Laurel High School locker room, two days prior. Witnesses told authorities that they noticed a suspicious male subject walking around the school property wearing a dark jacket with […]
Meditating at the Foul Line: The Secret Behind Immanuel Quickley’s High Free Throw Rate
Whether you’re shooting hoops in the backyard or playing for a collegiate national title, the key to success for athletes is focus. There are many ways to maintain focus, but it is becoming a theme for basketball players at the University of Kentucky to incorporate meditation into their preparation for success on a big stage. […]
