Alleged Erratic Driving Leads to DUI, Attempted “Prostitution” Charges for Richmond Man
A Richmond man was recently arrested after police reportedly observed his vehicle swerving while in operation. According to officials, William Feltner was driving the car at a “very slow rate of speed” and was braking erratically. After observing that the vehicle’s rear license plate was not illuminated, the officer conducted a traffic stop on Old […]
Break helps Cats get over loss to Evansville, Utah Valley awaits
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Kentucky needed a break to get over a shocking 67-74 loss to Evansville. “Everybody was down, but the next day everybody got back in here,” junior Nick Richards said Sunday. “We just talked and we took it as a learning experience. We didn’t take it as […]
City of Richmond Receives Grant to Improve Industrial Park
The City of Richmond received a large grant this past Friday as part of their new Kentucky Product Development Initiative. The award, from the Kentucky Association of Economic Development, totals $300,000. The Product Development Initiative grant program’s objective is to promote corporate investment and job growth across Kentucky by providing monetary assistance to qualified applicants […]
Man Arrested by Fish & Wildlife Resources While “Looking for Rocks”
A Richmond man was arrested recently by a Fish & Wildlife Resource Officer after he and a female accomplice were observed walking in Red Lick Creek. When approached by the official, 54 year-old Tony Pearson was “apparently looking for rocks”. Pearson reportedly admitted to possessing marijuana when asked if he had anything on his person […]
Hagans hurting, Calipari hopes break will give team chance to heal
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — John Calipari is already making adjustments to his practice schedule and hopes the five-day break will give his team a chance to get healthy. “I’ve had to change practice because we’re practicing with seven and eight guys,” he said following a stunning 67-64 loss to Evansville […]
Former Waco Volunteer Firefighter Involved in Fatal Car Accident
A former associate member of the Waco Volunteer Fire Department was pronounced dead on Sunday, following a car crash that afternoon in Butler County. According to Kentucky State Police, the crash occurred around 1 p.m. on Reedyville Road in the Roundhill community. Officials say 72 year-old Paul Hensley of Hazard was traveling southbound when his […]
Disappointing loss to Volunteers still baffles Stoops, Wildcats
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Mark Stoops was still scratching his head Monday as he tried to analyze his team’s disappointing 17-13 loss to Tennessee last weekend. The Wildcats dominated the line of scrimmage but lost the battle of 50-50 balls and came up short on the goal line in the […]
McCarty returns home, directs Purple Aces to stunning upset over Cats
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — A week after Kentucky beat the No. 1 team, the Wildcats lost as the top-ranked team. Kentucky’s stay atop the Top 25 will last less than a week after the Wildcats dropped a stunning 67-64 decision to Evansville Tuesday night, ending the school’s 52-game winning streak […]
London Man Accused of Unlawful Imprisonment Allegedly Brandishes Crowbar at Police
The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a man they say was falsely imprisoning another individual inside his Somerset Road residence. On Tuesday morning, deputies were dispatched to an “out-of-control” male subject in the London area. Upon arrival at the scene, officials observed the victim through a window of the front door. According to the […]
KSP Make I-75 Arrest Involving Careless Driving, DUI Charges
Kentucky State Police recently arrested a Lexington man, who they observed traveling at approximately 96 mph in a 70 mph zone on I-75. The vehicle was stopped while traveling through Richmond. According to the arrest citation, the driver of the vehicle told police that he was speeding because his girlfriend had experienced a seizure and […]
Poised to take over top spot in rankings, Cats roll past Colonels
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Kentucky is still riding high and showed no signs of a letdown with a 91-49 win over Eastern Kentucky in its home opener Friday night. Coming off a 69-62 win over top-ranked Michigan State, the second-ranked Wildcats started fast and never let up in winning their […]
Stoops, Cats taking the rest of the season one game at a time
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) —Kentucky is two wins away from becoming bowl eligible with four games remaining. Instead of looking at the big picture, Mark Stoops is taking it one week at a time. “We look at it as the last stretch here with the four games and we’re worried about […]
Berea Police Find Alleged Shoplifter Running on Interstate Off-Ramp
The Berea Police Department responded to a shoplifting report made by loss prevention officers early Wednesday morning. When police arrived, a witness informed them that the suspect had fled the scene on foot. Authorities would later locate 39 year-old Thomas Carpenter reportedly running in the middle of the off-ramp of I-75 Northbound. Officials made contact […]
Confident Cats ‘locked-in’ going into home opener against EKU
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Nate Sestina wasn’t surprised by Tyrese Maxey’s performance at Madison Square Garden earlier this week. “Tyrese is a big-time player,” he said. “The dude is a big-time shot-maker and everything that he does, he does well and he does it with a smile on his face […]
Alleged Assault with a BB Gun Leads to Arrest
A Richmond man was arrested recently after police responded to a domestic assault report involving an unconventional weapon – a BB gun. According to Richmond Police, 45 year-old Troy Marshall was intoxicated when they arrived to his Valley Drive residence. Marshall was allegedly unsteady on his feet and slurring his speech as he told officers […]
Richmond Man Arrested on Reckless Driving Charge
A Kentucky State Police officer recently arrested a Richmond man after allegedly observing him driving recklessly on the Eastern Bypass. Officials say that Aaron Bratcher was traveling at an approximate speed of 30mph and swerving “excessively” left to right entering other lanes, which was impeding other traffic. After the officer pulled Bratcher over, they reportedly […]
EKU coach A.W. Hamilton says Cats are ‘good enough’ to win it all
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Eastern Kentucky coach A.W. Hamilton considers Kentucky and Louisville two of the top teams in the nation. Hamilton will get a glance at both teams this season starting Friday night when the Colonels take on the second-ranked Wildcats at Rupp Arena. “You look at Kentucky and […]
Maxey flashy in debut, leads Cats past Spartans in season opener
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today For the first time in college basketball history, the second-ranked team in the nation defeated the No. 1 squad to open the season. Kentucky erased the pain of last year’s embarrassing showing in the State Farm Champions Classic with a 69-62 win over top-ranked Michigan State Tuesday night at Madison […]
Alleged Fraudulent Shopping Spree Lands Berea Woman in Jail
A Berea Police officer was dispatched to the Save-A-Lot located on Richmond Road to speak with a subject who had their debit card stolen and used fraudulently at multiple locations. Upon arrival, police spoke with the victim who stated that they had the card loaned to them from a family member in order to purchase […]
Alleged Physical Altercation Leads to Strangulation and Unlawful Imprisonment Charges for Richmond Man
Richmond Police recently responded to a call detailing domestic violence involving a subject being strangled on South Keeneland Drive. When the officer arrived, the victim stated that they and Jordan Blasdell had gotten involved in an argument due to Blasdell suspecting they were cheating on him. The altercation allegedly turned physical, and according to the […]
An Alleged Attempt to Smuggle Narcotics into Jail Leads to Drug Charges for Richmond Woman
On Tuesday evening, Madison County officers arrested a woman after it was reportedly discovered that she was attempting to smuggle drugs into the Detention Center. According to police, they received a tip earlier about potential narcotics being concealed within a pair of shoes being brought in by Quanisha Ballard. Officials observed her walking into the […]
Laurel County Sheriff’s Deputy Arrests Man Reportedly Talking to Air Conditioner
The Laurel County Sheriff’s Department reported an arrest which occurred off East Campground Road after an officer was dispatched to a disturbance complaint there. Upon arrival at the scene, the deputy could hear a male subject, later identified as John Parms, yelling and screaming inside the residence. Parms then came out of the residence and […]
Beattyville Woman Arrested in Connection to Richmond Burglary
The Lee County Sheriff’s Department recently arrested a woman, who authorities claim forced her way into a Madison County residence and attacked the homeowner. According to the complaint warrant, Harley Tipton used a credit card to gain entry into the home. Once she was inside, Tipton allegedly kicked the victim in the ribs and pushed […]
Laurel County Sheriff’s Department Seeking Man Wanted on Assault Charges
Laurel County Sheriff’s Department is currently investigating a case involving a man who has been accused of stabbing an individual in the chest and abdomen. 34 year-old Jason Blevins is wanted by police on assault charges. Blevins is described as being 5 feet, 8 inches tall and 170 pounds. According to authorities, Blevins has a […]
Richmond Man Arrested for Receiving Stolen Car
Richmond Police recently arrested a man after officers observed suspicious behavior being exhibited in the area of the Countryside Inn. Authorities observed Joseph Fox near a vehicle in the parking lot of the hotel. Fox, upon noticing the official, reportedly started walking fast and avoiding eye contact on his way to the hotel stairwell. Police […]
