Name Released of Man Killed on Richmond Construction Site
A man is now dead in Richmond, following a trench collapsing at the construction site of the Menard’s location on big hill avenue and the bypass. The man was working in the ditch when it collapsed, burying him. The Coroner reports that the man was 38 year old Loren Richmond. He is working on an […]
Trench Collapse (UPDATE-Firefighters and EMS crews have pulled the body from the trench)
Firefighters and EMS crews have pulled the body from the trench.
Fire On Eric Drive
Tonight Madison County Fire Department, Richmond Fire Department, Waco fire Department, and White hall fire Department all arrived at the scene to fight a two story fire in Ridge Haven Subdivision. The house fire at 223 Eric Drive had to be fought by all agencies, who had worked together after calling for a lift truck […]
Accident on I-75
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18)– Use caution in the area of I-75 northbound at the 87 mile marker as crews work an accident involving a semi. No word on expected clean up time or if there are injuries.
AG Office: Estill County Man Indicted on Theft by Deception Exceeding $10,000
Attorney General Andy Beshear announced today the indictment of an Estill county man on theft by deception of $10,000 or more as well as persistent felony offender. 30-year-old Michael D Miller, according to the indictment, allegedly used the victim’s credit card; buying thousands of dollars worth of merchandise instead of using the card for a […]
Statement From Madison County Schools Regarding Resolved Threat: Breaking
A juvenile has been taken into custody following the investigation of a threat at Madison Central High school. A heavy police presence on campus was warranted after an alleged threat of a shooting came across social media overnight. In an Instagram post, an anonymous user said they were going to bring a gun to the […]
Threat Made To Madison Central High School (Updated)
Richmond Police as well as Kentucky State Police have been notified and are investigating a situation revolving a social media post threatening a shooting at Madison Central High School this week. According to Madison County Schools there will be a heightened police presence in the school this week as classes will continue on schedule. School […]
UPDATE: Statement From KSP: One Male Dead at Super 8
Audio clip above is statement from KSP Trooper Robert Purdy with all the details. The Madison County Coroner is on the scene of the Super 8 Motel on North Keeneland Drive in Richmond. According to Kentucky State Police: one man found dead from single gunshot on the second floor of the motel. Reportedly self-inflicted following […]
Identity of Victim of Deadly Motorcycle Crash Released
The Fayette County Coroner was on the scene at old Richmond road today following a motorcycle crash. The name of the deceased has been released as 49-year-old John D. Kepler. The incident occurred in the 6800 block. According to reports, Kepler collided with a guardrail as he was trying to avoid a deer. He was […]
Berea Dual-Deadly Wreck Case Sent to Grand Jury
Today in Richmond, a judge found probable cause to send the case of a woman accused of killing two Berea College students in a wreck to a grand jury. 37 year old Natasha Gross pleaded not guilty to all charges against her in Madison county this morning. According to police, Gross was driving recklessly and […]
3 Dead In Shooting In California

School shooting in California:– Multiple shots in Rancho Tehama, CA– Suspected shooter dead– At least 3 dead, unknown injured– Medi-evaced students, school clear– Multiple (5+ scenes) (Video: SaraStinsonNews)pic.twitter.com/ED4oBnw7bW — NowThis Newsroom (@newsroom) November 14, 2017
Suspect Arrested in Connection with Richmond Murder
Eltron Bailey, a suspect in the October murder of Jaicoati Dean in Richmond was apprehended yesterday in Lexington. Bailey was being transported by 26 year old Keirra Berry around 2 P.M. off of Newtown Pike. This was the second time Berry had been spotted with Bailey, the two avoided apprehension the first time. Berry was […]
