Rep for Fayette and Scott Counties car stolen Monday during function
The theft of a Kentucky legislator’s vehicle following an event in Lexington on Monday evening is a stark reminder of the nation’s growing vehicle theft problem. Kentucky State Rep. Cherlynn Stevenson (D), who represents parts of Fayette and Scott counties, took to social media late Monday night to alert the public about the theft of […]
Stanton Police looking for theft suspect
The Stanton Police Department is seeking any information that may lead to the identity of this suspect. The person pictured is a suspect in some overnight thefts that occurred recently in Stanton. The Department acknowledges the images aren’t the utmost quality. It appears the suspect is possibly wearing a Menifee County Schools sweatshirt. You can […]
Valley View Ferry closed until further notice
Today the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet operations center announced an ‘until further notice’ closing of the Valley View Ferry that shuttles traffic to and from Madison and Jessamine County. In a post on their Facebook page, it states the closure is due to illness, and apologizes for the inconvenience. Travelers please be advised and plan alternate […]
Berea woman dies after being hit by car
An 88 year old woman, now identified at Shirley Gilpin, that was hit by car in Berea this morning has died. Reportedly, the accident occurred in the parking lot of her apartment complex, Glades Village in Berea today August 29 2022. Ms. Gilpin was reportedly walking across the lot, when someone backing out of a […]
Another body found in Richmond on Monday in town
A dead man has been found on Fifth Street in Richmond today. August 29th, 2022. Madison County Coroner Jimmy Cornelison got the call around 10 a.m. this morning of a report of a body found in an outbuilding on the property. The coroner states the body was so badly decomposed, they were unable to make […]
Dead man identified found in homeless encampment in Madison County
A 49 year old man, now identified as Michael Hifner of Richmond, was pronounced deceased today by Madison County Coroner Jimmy Cornelison. The man was discovered in a homeless encampment located near Shamrock Lane in Richmond. The homeless encampment there reportedly has several people living there, possibly dozens, living in what was described to WBON-TV […]
Mount Vernon man injured in motorcycle wreck in Madison County
A motorcycle driver was injured after he lost control and laid the motorcycle down on Battlefield Memorial Highway near Monday Lane Tuesday morning August 23, 2022 around 9 a.m. Madison County Sheriff’s Department say the driver, 40 year old Roger Dustin Payne of Mount Vernon, was not wearing a helmet and suffered injuries and transported […]
KSP says Rockcastle County man dead after fatal accident on Boonesboro Road
This story has been corrected to reflect the proper residence of the deceased, 1060 Lear Lane in Mount Vernon according to Madison County Coroner Jimmy Cornelison. The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, received a call just after 8:15 am this morning of a two vehicle head-on collision at the intersection of KY-627 and Daniel Drive […]
Lee, Powell, and Lincoln Counties now Eligible for FEMA Public Assistance
Local governments and certain nonprofit organizations in Lee, Lincoln and Powell counties are now eligible for FEMA Public Assistance grants for debris removal, emergency protective measures and permanent work to repair public facilities that were damaged by the Eastern Kentucky flooding that began on July 26. These counties join Breathitt, Clay, Cumberland, Floyd, Johnson, Knott, […]
Boonesboro Road fatal head on collision in Madison County Tuesday morning
One person has died as a result of a head on collision this morning on Boonesboro Road near the Dollar General Store. At the time of this story, all routes are still stalled while first responders and authorities sort through the matter. The fog was extremely dense in the area, especially near the river this […]
Lancaster police in search of car wash bandit
The Lancaster Kentucky Police are looking for this subject, who it appears is breaking into the money machine at one of the areas self serve car wash locations. If you know, or can identify this car wash caper, please contact Lancaster Police (859) 792-6000.
Lancaster man charged with multiple thefts
Early Friday morning, August 19th, 2022, the Garrard County Sheriff’s Office say they began receiving calls of multiple thefts that had taken place overnight in the Kennedy Bridge, and High Bridge road areas of Garrard county. Following the GCSO and KSP investigation, one suspect was identified and arrested. Dustin Hensley (27) of Lancaster was charged […]
Wallingford Media hosts annual law enforcement appreciation day Friday
Wallingford Media Company’s popular radio station, 100.7 “The Coyote”, is holding their annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Friday August 18, 2022 at the media complex at 128 Big Hill Avenue in Richmond. The radio station teams up with other local businesses like Zaxby’s, Sonny’s BBQ, Jacksons restaurant and others each year to provide meals and […]
4 Kentucky mullets take it nationally at this years national mullet competition!
By Copelin Petersen Four Kentucky teens are finalists in this years national mullet competition. Representing the bluegrass we have, Dayson Sinkhorn of Danville KY, Josh Scott of Frankfort KY, Cash McCoy of Ulysses KY, and Leonard Brown of Artemus Ky. Voting for the mullets started this past Monday and will end this Friday. The first-place […]
FEMA responds to denials to eastern KY flood victims, says ‘no’ may not mean ‘no’
If you receive a letter from FEMA and don’t know what steps to take next, FEMA says ” we’re here to help.” Over the phone, in person and online. If you were turned down for federal help they encourage you to ask “why?” Turned Down by FEMA? Did you get help from another source, like […]
New cases of potentially dangerous diseases detected in Kentucky cattle
Two cases of a new, potentially dangerous, disease of cattle has been detected in Kentucky, according to Kentucky State Veterinarian Dr. Katie Flynn. Theileria orientalis Ikedia, which is a protozoon known to be carried by the Asian Longhorned tick (ALT), has been diagnosed in two beef herds, one in Fleming County and the second in Hart […]
Long awaited ‘re-opening’ of Irvine bridge comes early
**This story has been updated to reflect the unexplained and unannounced opening of the Estill County Green bridge, Friday afternoon August 12, 2022. Motorists in the area were very happy to see the bridge open for business, even ahead of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinets announcement.*** Original story: Some long-awaited news was verified by the Kentucky […]
Major power outage in Estill affects 25% of all Jackson Energy customers
***UPDATE*** Power restored around 4:40 pm today Original story Just before three today, a large swath of Estill County lost electricity. Jackson Energy is aware of the large outage in the Irvine area on the Rice Station sub that has 1,268 members without power. The company has not said what has caused the outage. Crews […]
Short pursuit in Richmond ends after crash, suspect in custody
Richmond Police Department units were involved in a vehicle pursuit that began Wednesday night around 10. Police Chief Rodney Richardson says the incident began when officers attempted to serve arrest warrants on the subject, 30-year-old Derick Damrell of Berea. The pursuit began around Walmart when the subject fled the scene at a high rate of […]
Students roll in, 3 day event planned this week prior to first day of school at EKU
Over 14,000 Eastern Kentucky University students, 4,000 of which coming from the Central Kentucky region, will be returning to class on Monday, August 15, 2022. Of those, over 3,000 are moving into their residence hall this week in preparation for the start of classes. EKU hosts Big E Welcome, a three-day event focused on ensuring […]
Man steals bucket truck from Corbin, fills up and steals gas in Winchester
You don’t see many vehicles like this get stolen, but Kentucky State Police is currently working to find the person who stole this giant bucket truck. The vehicle was stolen from Corbin Hydraulics in the Gray community of Knox County, Saturday August 6th.. KSP can confirm a male individual was operating the vehicle and allegedly […]
Madison County delivers big for Breathitt County with donation of cruiser
Madison County and surrounding areas continue to provide much needed assistance to eastern Kentucky flood counties. Today, Madison County delivered a big donation of a 2014 Dodge Charger to the Breathitt County’s Sheriff’s Department. Breathitt County Sheriff John Holland said ‘I cannot put into works how thankful I am to the Madison County Fiscal Court, […]
Ag Commish makes stop in Berea
Berea had a special guest yesterday to help recognize Kentucky’s National Farmer’s Market Appreciation Week. Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner and candidate for Governor Ryan Quarles joined others for the kickoff at the Chestnut Street Pavilion. Established in 1973 with the help of former Berea College professor Bill Best, the Berea Farmer’s is the second oldest in […]
Man steals vehicle, strikes ambulance still at large
A suspect wanted in the theft of a vehicle from a business parking lot that later was involved in a hit and run crash where the vehicle struck an ambulance in the London city limits. Video surveillance captured these images of the suspect. If you can help identify the individual please call the Laurel county sheriffs […]
Three enter guilty pleas in Manchester murder case
Three suspects accused in the murder of Jeremy Caldwell age 32 of Manchester pled guilty in Laurel Circuit Court today. Caldwell was allegedly shot in his vehicle off Highway 490 at Highway 1376 intersection approximately 5 miles north of London on December 20 of 2020. The suspects fled the scene and were later arrested by […]
