Richmond history celebrated at Armory Park site
Today, a modern park stands at 321 North Second Street in Richmond. However, this site has a long and storied history that has now been commemorated in the form of a historical marker. On Tuesday morning, city officials recounted the historical significance of the site before unveiling the new marker. In 1798, the site was […]
Madison County Coroner dispatched to Burnt Ridge
A large police presence is reported tonight in the area of the 2700 block of Burnt Ridge Road. WBON-TV9 has learned the Madison County Coroner’s office has also responded to the scene. The active scene is near where Madison, Rockcastle and Jackson County’s join. We are following developments and working on further details.
Diamond Rio makes momma cry at Chenault Winery
By R. David Shew Diamond Rio came to town. The rain stopped. The crowd sat back and were treated to a special evening at Chenault Winery. My two dates, Momma and Darlene, enjoyed every minute. Driving out Barnes Mill Road to the show, a fool passed our car on a double yellow line. When we […]
City of Richmond, community partners to celebrate 30 years of Special Olympics Summer Games at EKU
It is expected that approximately 1,400 athletes from across the Commonwealth will be displaying their athleticism at the 2025 Special Olympics Kentucky State Summer Games this weekend. Special Olympics athletes will have the opportunity to take home the gold in four sports including gymnastics and track & field. This will mark the 30th anniversary of […]
KSP: London man involved in fatal moped wreck
A London man has died following a fatal two-vehicle collision that happened Wednesday afternoon. At approximately 1:00 PM, Kentucky State Police Post 11 London responded to a report of the collision near 900 North Laurel Road in Laurel County. Investigators say a moped and its operator, 74-year-old Ronald Begley, was lying injured in the roadway. […]
Mountain Parkway traffic alert: Traffic switch scheduled for June 5 in Wolfe County
A significant traffic shift on the Mountain Parkway traveling westbound from Helechewa towards Campton will be in place beginning Thursday, June 5, weather permitting. This work will begin approximately 7:30 a.m. and be completed late in the afternoon. Beginning at Helechewa (Exit 57), westbound traffic will temporarily shift onto the newly constructed eastbound lanes. This […]
Commemorative Boone’s Trace Hike Stops in Richmond
250 years ago, Daniel Boone alongside over thirty fellow trailblazers, cleared a path through hundreds of miles of Appalachian forests, creating a trail that future pioneers would use as they traveled through Kentucky and beyond. The Boone Trace trail as it’s referred to today, began near Kingsport, Tennessee where trailblazers used existing paths developed by […]
Country chart-toppers Diamond Rio to headline at The Vine Concert Series
Fans of 90s country music will have a memorable way to kick off their weekend when country music supergroup Diamond Rio takes the stage at the Vine at Chenault Vineyards. First signing with a major record label in 1991, it didn’t take long for Diamond Rio to make their mark. In February of that year, […]
Madison County home to three KY Farm Bureau Certified Farm Markets
K&R Farm Store, Kelly’s Fruit Market and Warren Farm Greenhouse, all located in Madison County, have been accepted into the 2025 Kentucky Farm Bureau Certified Farm Market Program, which is celebrating its 30th year. As members of this prestigious program, these markets have committed to providing top-quality products and services to their customers. This certification ensures […]
Safety Training Funding Awarded to City of Richmond
A 2025 Workers’ Compensation Safety Grant from the Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) was presented to the City of Richmond on Monday. The money will help the city purchase programs and products that help keep employees safe and city officials applied for the funding to pay for safety training. “We at the City of Richmond […]
Madison County Sheriff’s Office: Stabbing incident leaves two injured, one man arrested
A Madison County man has been charged with attempted murder and 1st degree assault following a reported stabbing on Owsley Fork Road this past Saturday. Upon their arrival to the scene, Madison County Sheriff’s Deputies located two victims who had multiple lacerations that police say were consistent with knife attacks. The suspect, later identified as […]
Richmond KSP searching for escaped inmate
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, is actively searching for an inmate who escaped from Three Forks Regional Jail just before 5:00 p.m. yesterday, May 30th. (Photos below of inmate and possibly getaway vehicle) KSP was notified shortly before 11:00 p.m. last night, that Jeffrey Harrison, 43, of Lexington, had been inadvertently released after falsely […]
3rd annual Freedom 5K to commemorate Juneteenth in Madison County
Community leaders gathered Thursday morning at the Madison County Public Library to formally announce the third annual Juneteenth Freedom 5K. Juneteenth is a federal holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States on June 19th, 1865. It was on this day when the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation was ordered during […]
State Police say at least 5 juvenile victims of sex abuse ring in Wolfe County
Kentucky State Police in Morehead say they were originally contacted by Wolfe County Department for Community Based Services to investigate allegations of sexual abuse involving a juvenile. As a result of a lengthy investigation that started in June of 2024, Troopers have been able to identify 5 juvenile victims to date, and have arrested the […]
Madison Co. Fiscal Court approves contentious College Hill zoning change
Tensions ran high Tuesday morning inside the chamber of the Madison County Fiscal Court. During their regular called meeting, magistrates heard the second reading of Ordinance 2025-006. The ordinance seeks to implement a Land Use Change on College Hill Road/Fike Road in order to begin development on a residential subdivision. This development project is currently […]
Madison County Government re-dedicates historic courthouse
Friday morning saw a dedication ceremony that had been nearly two years in the making. In June of 2023, the Madison County Courthouse closed to begin a $17 million renovation project – the first major renovation the building had seen since 1965 which saw additions added to the side of the building. Initially planned for […]
Madison County to hold dedication ceremony for updated courthouse
The public is invited to a dedication ceremony for the upgraded Madison County Courthouse on Friday. The event will take place at 10 a.m. EDT at the courthouse at 101 W. Main St. in Richmond. The courthouse has been renovated and expanded with an addition to increase space and improve security in the historic […]
Richmond man sentenced for part in heinous animal torture video ring
A Richmond, Ky., man, Kendall Hacker, age 32, was sentenced earlier in May by U.S. District Judge Danny Reeves to 30 months in prison, for conspiracy to create and distribute what is referred to as “animal crush videos.” Animal crushing is defined under federal criminal law as “the actual conduct in which one or more […]
KSP investigating murder of Irvine man in Jackson County
On May 18, just before 3:00 p.m., Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, received a call from Jackson County Sheriff’s Department requesting investigative assistance in regard to a deceased male located inside a vehicle on Richardson Road in McKee. Kentucky State Police Troopers, Detectives, and Jackson County Coroner Lonnie Hacker responded to the area. The preliminary […]
Woman charged with vehicular homicide in Clay City hit and run
The Kentucky State Police, Post 8 Morehead, was contacted by Powell County dispatch to investigate a fatal traffic collision that occurred on Main Street in Clay City Tuesday evening. State Police reports indicate a White Buick Encore operated by Alyson Marie Kay Martin was traveling on Main Street near Dairy Queen in Clay City. The […]
Local Salvation Army units kick off National Salvation Army Week
Week aims to celebrate the organization’s history, services, and impact Local Salvation Army units in Danville, Frankfort, and Richmond are thrilled to kick off National Salvation Army Week on Monday, May 12. This week-long celebration, May 12-18, highlights the organization’s history, services, and impact in the community, and provides an opportunity to thanks volunteers, donors, and […]
Country boy, Alex Miller, shines at The Grand Theatre in hometown
Alex Miller kicked off his summer tour schedule in his hometown of Lancaster, Kentucky Saturday night to a sold-out audience at the Grand Theatre. The music was fabulous to say the least. The band was awesome as the sound, and the light show was exceptional. Alex and his band, which he nicknamed the Highlights during […]
Historic Richmond homes open for tours May 17
The owners of two of Richmond’s historic homes, Mt. Pleasant and A.R. Burnam House, are offering guided tours Saturday, May 17th. This tour of homes will take attendees back in time as they explore the stories, architecture, and legacies that helped shape our community. The homes are on the National Historic Registry and have connections […]
Kentucky Derby to Celebrate 151 Years
By R. David Shew My family moved to Kentucky in August 1970. Ten months later, I learned a lot about the Kentucky Derby. Secretariat will always be one of my favorite thoroughbred horses. Big Red and Ronnie won the Kentucky Derby in 1973 which was my high school graduation year. If you have not ever […]
Madison Circuit Court and Circuit Clerk’s Office to be closed May 5-9 for move
Madison County Circuit Court and the Office of Circuit Court Clerk will be closed the week of May 5-9 while court operations are moved back to the Madison County Courthouse from the temporary location used since November 2022. Court business was moved to the Chase Bank building at 116 W. Main St. in Richmond while […]
