Madison County Deputy makes big discovery in abducted child case
A Madison County Deputy made a big discovery while trying to lend a helping hand to a motorist on Tuesday. According to the Madison County Sheriff’s office, Deputy Shane Johnson responded to a motorist assist call from a woman needing a jump in the 5800 block of Battlefield Memorial Highway around 5:30 yesterday. A routine […]
14 area people facing charges stemming from “organized cockfighting event”
14 people have been charged for their alleged involvement in what officials are calling an “organized cock fighting event” Sunday in Casey County. Kentucky State Police say they received a call around noon Sunday and responded to the event at a private residence on KY 837 in Bethelridge. When troopers arrived at the residence, they […]
Rash of inmate walkaways from Develpment Center in Madison County continues
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, is searching for another inmate who walked away from the Bluegrass Career and Development Center just before 2:30 pm today, May 6th. The inmate, Tyler O. Branstetter, 38 years of age, from Glasgow KY, is described as a white male, 5’10″ tall, weighing 165 pounds, with strawberry blonde hair and blue […]
Clays Ferry Bridge inspections may impact northbound traffic on I-75 Monday & Tuesday
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is reminding motorists of scheduled maintenance and a routine inspection for the Clays Ferry Bridge. The work will be performed for the bridge on Interstate 75 at the Fayette-Madison County line at the following times: Monday, May 6 – 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 7 – 9 a.m. until […]
Local firefighters receive EMT certification
Several of our local firefighters and first responders from Waco Fire Department have been in training to become EMT’s or (Emergency Medical Technicians) over the last several months. And this week they received their official certifications. Pictured are: Chief. Brandon French Asst. Chief. Jason Rawlins Firefighter Tabitha French Firefighter Kyle Barrett Jr. Firefighter Aiden Treadway. […]
Retired 25th District Judge Brandy Brown passes at age 55, funeral set
Judge Browns obituary and arrangements can be found at the link below. Obituary information for Brandy Brown (lakesfuneralhome.com)
Another Madison County inmate slips away from work detail Tuesday
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, is searching for an inmate who walked away from the Bluegrass Career and Development Center just before 4:00 pm today, April 30th. KSP is searching for Cody D. Hatfield, 27 years of age from Shepherdsville, KY, described as a white male, 5’11″ tall, weighing 130 pounds, with brown hair […]
Madison County Sheriffs office investigating tractor theft
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is asking for public assistance locating a stolen tractor. The 1999 John Deere 5300 2wd tractor with John Deere 520 loader and hay fork attachment was stolen from Kirksville Road, in the early morning hours of Saturday, April 27, 2024. Anyone with information is asked to contact Deputy Jeremy Vega […]
EMA emergency exercise slated for tonight in West Irvine
This Tuesday evening, April 30, 2024 starting around 6PM, EMA and local first responders will be participating in the annual CSEPP Exercise in Estill County. This year’s decontamination site will be at the West Irvine Elementary School. If you are in the area of West Irvine Elementary you will see fire trucks and other emergency […]
RPD make arrests in home invasion/robbery in Richmond
The Richmond Police Department has made two arrests in a home invasion/robbery investigation that occurred on April 23, 2024 on Keystone Drive in Richmond. Police say they were dispatched to a residence around midnight, where the victim stated he heard a knock on his door. The man went on to say he saw four masked men […]
Black bear sighting in Garrard County
Black bear ”sighting season” has officially began. The Garrard County Sheriff’s office say they received calls about a bear in the Richmond Road area near Lancaster Monday night around 10. According to the Kentucky Department of Wildlife, the map below shows areas where black bears numbers are again growing. Bears have also been spotted in […]
KSP investigate second Rockcastle murder in 24 hours
Kentucky State Police Post 11 London have disclosed a second murder in Rockcastle County today. This one on Sand Hill Road in Livingston. Detective Peace of KSP has charged Terry L. Burke, 54 years old of Livingston with murder in the case. KSP say this murder is seperate and unrelated to the Sunday murder investigation […]
Suspect located in one of two, unrelated Rockcastle murders
A man being sought in connection to a Rockcastle County murder was taken into custody just before 4 p.m. today at a residence in Mount Vernon. KSP Post 11 London say they arrested 49-year-old Clayton D. Cox for Murder and Tampering with physical evidence. Cox was lodged in the Rockcastle County Jail. Officers responded to […]
“Person of interest” sought in apparent Rockcastle murder
On Sunday, April 28, 2024 at approximately 5:25 PM, Kentucky State Police, London Post was requested by Rockcastle County 911 for a welfare check on Goochland Cave Road in Rockcastle County. When officers arrived, they located a deceased male from apparent gunshot wounds. The victim was identified as Joshua L. Dooley, 43, of Mount Vernon. […]
Weekend Lockup 4-29-24
Missing 21-year-old Laurel man dies in Sunday accident
Sunday April 28, 2024, at approximately 5:40 PM, the Kentucky State Police London Post was notified by Laurel County 911 of a single vehicle fatality collision on McWhorter Road in Laurel County. The initial investigation indicates that a 2003 Suzuki GSX-R600 operated by Trevor R. Waskom 21 years old of London, was driving on McWhorter […]
Mushroom Festival in Irvine underway, what you need and want to know
The 32nd annual Mountain Mushroom Festival is underway in downtown Irvine. The yearly festival celebrates the edible morels found this time of year in the region. Many people come to the festival in hopes of buying some of the delicacy’s that are fetching $70-80 per pound this year in the ‘mushroom market’ located near the […]
EKU campus one of first to accept “SNAP’ benefits
Eastern Kentucky University and Aramark, the school’s food service provider, recently announced that EKU will be the first school in the Aramark Collegiate Hospitality Midwest Region with a convenience store accepting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. SNAP is a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) program that provides food benefits to low-income families to supplement […]
Pot hole repair on I-75 in Madison County to begin Thursday
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is advising motorists of scheduled pothole repair operations. Rolling roadblocks (a mobile operation) will be utilized for the work. Law enforcement will be assisting with traffic control and high intensity lighting. Thursday, April 25 through Friday, April 26 – 12 a.m. (midnight) Thursday until 6 a.m. Friday Interstate 75 – North & Southbound The traveling […]
Three deaths today in Madison County traced to same home
Three people have been confirmed deceased today in Madison County, all connected to the same residence. Emergency personnel responded to Adams Point subdivision, just off Boonesborough Road, early Tuesday morning around 5 a.m, where two people were found deceased at the home. The Madison County Coroner’s office was called out to the same residence again […]
Weekend Lockup 4-23-24
Tickets on sale for the third annual Madison County Sports Hall of Fame induction dinner.
The Madison County Sports Hall of Fame ceremony is right around the corner and tickets for the 2024 Madison County Sports Hall of Fame Induction Dinner go on sale Monday, April 29, at the Richmond Area Arts Center (RAAC), located at 339 West Water Street. Tickets are priced at $25 each and a limited number […]
Search continues for Lancaster man
The Kentucky State Police Richmond Post is still asking for the public’s assistance as part of an ongoing missing persons case involving a Lancaster man. Timothy F. Sterner Jr, 27 years old, of Lancaster was last seen on April 9 of this month near Haselden Heights Road in Lancaster. State Police say they have identified […]
Montgomery County inmate attempts to escape work detail, recaptured in less than an hour
Another inmate tried to walk away and escape from work detail today. This time in Mount Sterling. According to Montgomery County Jailor Ian Roberts, inmate David Lockard stated he needed to use the restroom just before 11:30 today. Lockard instead took off in an effort to escape. Lockard was recaptured in less than an hour […]
Man dies in overnight Berea structure fire
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office received a call for assistance at a structure fire at 129 Barrett Lane, just off 1016, in Berea early this Monday morning. Firefighters responded to the scene at approximately 12:30 a.m. As a result of the fire investigation, a body was discovered in the home. That person has now been […]
