$2.3 Million Berea pool renovation nearing completion
By Andy McDonald Contractors are putting the finishing touches on the $2.3 million renovation of the Berea City Pool, according to Berea Parks and Recreation Director Priscilla Bloom. Bloom briefed city officials about the project last week during a meeting of the Berea City Council Parks and Recreation Committee. “We are seeing the finish line,” […]
KSP searching for another inmate walkaway/escape from Bluegrass Career Center in Richmond
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, is searching for an inmate who walked away from the Bluegrass Career and Development Center just before 9:30 pm yesterday, August 30th in Madison County. Ester J. Stevenson, 34 years of age, from Corbin is described as a white male, 6’1″ tall, weighing 194 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. […]
Labor Day schedule for I-75 repairs in Madison County, as commuters voice daily concerns
Work continues on the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s $13.5 million I-75 safety and pavement improvement project in Madison County. Construction is now shifting from the southern section to the northern section of the project. -Labor Day holiday (6 a.m. Friday, Aug. 29 – 6 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2): Barrels will be moved back and there will […]
Richmond man who died in accident near Buc-ees in Madison County identified
Madison County Coroner Jimmy Cornelison has officially confirmed the identity of the man killed today near Buc-ees to WBON-TV9. William “Bill” Wason, 72 of Crescent Drive in Richmond, was reportedly struck while driving his motorcycle by a truck at the intersection near the popular destination in Madison County. He was pronounced dead on scene from […]
Fatal accident confirmed near entrance of Buc-ees in Richmond
WBON-TV9 has confirmed The Madison County Coroner has been called to the scene of a Wednesday afternoon collision at the Buc-ee’s intersection on Duncannon Lane in Richmond. The accident occurred around 2 p.m. involving a motorcycle and one other vehicle. Emergency crews and investigators remain on scene at time of publication. Duncannon Lane remains closed […]
Irvine man involved in fatal ATV collision
Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 8 Morehead was contacted by Powell County Dispatch around 2:20 p.m. requesting assistance with a fatal traffic collision involving an ATV. Preliminary investigation indicates that 32-year-old Shawn Cornett and 29-year-old passenger Ashley Plowman, both of Irvine, were operating an ATV on the roadway around the 7800 block of Hardwicks Creek […]
Baptist Health quilting group entertains Rotary Club of Richmond
The program at the Rotary Club of Richmond was “stitched with love” this week. Sara Sringfield, the Director of Community Health and Engagement at Baptist Health Richmond, was the program chair, and Sara invited the Baptist Health quilters to share their quilting skills with the members of the Rotary Club of Richmond. This group of […]
Irvine man arrested in Jackson County murder investigation
On Wednesday night, Kentucky State Police made an arrest in connection with the ongoing investigation into the murder of an Irvine man. On May 18, 2025, Kentucky State Police, received a call from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department requesting investigative assistance in regards to a deceased male located inside a vehicle on Richardson Road in […]
Richmond man hits jackpot with Kentucky Lottery
In an unexpected twist of fate, a Richmond, Ky man hit the jackpot on a Kentucky Lottery draw game ticket. The man, who wishes to remain anonymous, purchased a $2 Fast Play – BIG W!N ticket recently at the Kroger at Richmond Plaza. It was the first time he played Kentucky Lottery Fast Play, and […]
Waco Teacher Pens First Children’s Book
A local Madison County Schools teacher has published her first children’s book. Kristie Turner, a reading interventionist at Waco Elementary, recently released the heartfelt story inspired by her experiences in the classroom. Turner said the inspiration came while reflecting on the work she and her colleagues do every day. “As I searched through books, poems, and […]
Safety record set at Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant
Workers at the Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant (BGCAPP) have set a new record for hours worked without a Lost Time Incident in the chemical demilitarization program. The BGCAPP team has worked 2,179 consecutive days and 17.3 million hours without an LTI. An LTI is an incident that results in time away from work. […]
“We are all your people” Demonstrators call for change in Saturday demonstration in Richmond
By Kelly McKinney-Richmond In Depth As the sun blazed Saturday afternoon, dozens of people were gathered at the Madison County Courthouse in Richmond. Some, including a pair of drummers, waited in the little bit of shaded area that was available as others continued to show up. As more people arrived, carrying signs with messages including “Hands […]
Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant officials to hold community meeting about closure activities
The Kentucky Chemical Demilitarization Citizens’ Advisory Commission and Chemical Destruction Community Advisory Board will meet Wednesday, Sept. 3, at 1:30 p.m. in Rooms A and B on the lobby level at Eastern Kentucky University’s Carl D. Perkins Building located on Kit Carson Drive in Richmond, Kentucky. With chemical weapons destruction operations complete at the Blue […]
Family shares details on missing Madison County girl *UPDATE* Found safe
In an update in the early hours of Sunday morning, the Madison County Sheriff’s Department reported Scarlett Hayes was located safe Saturday evening in Rockcastle County. The Department thanked the Kentucky State Police, Rockcastle Sheriff’s Office, Mount Vernon Police Department and all those who shared and sent information. (ORIGINAL STORY) A family in Madison County […]
Two Madison Countians die in afternoon crash involving motorcycle
The identify of one of two people who lost their lives in a crash by Richmond Kroger earlier today has now been released. Madison County Coroner Jimmy Cornelison confirms to WBON-TV9, the driver of the motorcycle, 54 year old Tommy Oliver of Third Street in Richmond, was pronounced dead on scene just before noon today. […]
“911 Must go on” Fiscal Court looks to placing fees on water meters after collapse of land use fee model
By: Kelly McKinney, Richmond In Depth After a recent vote by the Richmond City Commission upended a planned land use fee to fund 911 services, the Madison County Fiscal Court is now investigating placing fees on water meters. A flat fee on water meters will be more in line with what citizens have said they […]
Garrard County bus driver dies in bus crash
A single vehicle injury collision on KY 1295 near Hurt Lane involving a Garrard County School bus occurred around 1 pm today, August 11th. According to a post by the Garrard County Sheriff’s Office, no students were on board the bus at the time of the collision. The operator of the school bus, Steve Moore […]
Estill fire units respond to building fire at Aldersgate Christian Camp
A popular Christian camp and retreat located in Estill County suffered a huge loss today. Fire departments responded to the camp, near the Estill and Lee County line, a little before noon today. According to a post by the Miller’s Creek Fire Department, they fought the fire at one of the primary buildings for around four hours. Aldersgate […]
10PJJ Richmond athletes medal at IBJJF Chicago Open
August 10, 2025 Two athletes from 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Richmond competed at the IBJJF Chicago Summer Open on Sunday, August 10. Freshly promoted to blue belt, 16-year-old Vitoria Lopes made her division debut in IBJJF organization. In her first match at blue belt, she opened with patient hand fighting, secured a takedown, and worked […]
Looking back at the fallout of the Madison County 911 fee and where we stand now
By Kelly McKinney richmondindepth@gmail.com Like a well-timed toss of a stick into the spokes of a bicycle wheel, a recent vote by the Richmond City Commission brought the rollout of the new 911 land use fee to a screeching halt. How exactly did a months-long effort to develop a way to fund 911 in Madison […]
USDA supports military veteran’s transition to farming
Are you a military veteran interested in farming? USDA offers resources to help you: USDA wants to ensure that veterans transitioning to agriculture have the resources needed to succeed. To conduct business, please contact your local USDA Service Center. If you’re a new farmer, you can also reach out to your state Beginning Farmer and Rancher […]
Louisville woman wins big with scratch off ticket
A Louisville woman, who wished to remain anonymous, was pleasantly surprised when a $2 Kentucky Lottery Scratch-off ticket turned into a $25,000 win. The woman stopped at the Circle K on Shepherdsville Road in Louisville last month where she purchased one of the Kentucky Lottery’s newest tickets, Wild Cash 20X and scratched it off in the store. […]
Trump Administration announces expedited Congressionally mandated disaster assistance for farmers
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced that agricultural producers who suffered eligible crop losses due to natural disasters in 2023 and 2024 can now apply for $16 billion in assistance through the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP). To expedite the implementation of SDRP, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is delivering assistance in two stages. […]
Search on for vehicle that nearly killed Madison County Deputy
Authorities are searching for the person or persons involved in the near death of a Madison County Sheriff’s Deputy early Monday morning. Around 10:30 Deputy Sheriff Billy Beavers was providing protection patrol for workmen on I-75 north. Beavers reported seeing a car coming down the wrong lane in the construction area at a high rate […]
City of Richmond, Kentucky awarded $2 million PDI Grant for new business & industrial park
The city of Richmond, Kentucky is once again included in the latest round of funding awards from the state’s Kentucky Product Development Initiative (KPDI) of 2024. This is the third time for the city to be counted among the KPDI recipients. These awards demonstrate the confidence the KPDI has in the city’s long-term investments over […]
