A Day of Reflection
By R. David Shew Certain things make you want to cry. Other things bring back wonderful memories. And some things can make you sad. Friday was one of those days. A friend from high school asked me and another high school friend to be a pallbearer at her father’s funeral. I prefer to think of […]
Suspect sought in theft at Moberly Shell *UPDATE* Identified as juvenile
UPDATE: 7:52 4/19/2024 Suspect officially identified as a juvenile. Original story: The Shell Station in Moberly was the victim of an alledged theft today. The Madison County Sheriffs office is investigating the case, that they say, possibly involves the man on the feature photo. The man reportedly purchased items using a stolen credit card at […]
Mount Vernon thanks Berea Fire Department for aid in potentially devastating downtown fire
Berea Fire Department Ladder Truck #1 is shown during at 2018 demonstration at Berea Community School. Ladder #1 was praised for containing a potentially devastating fire in downtown Mount Vernon.
Berea alcohol sales on city property ordinance gets ‘tabled’ for now, as “plot thickens’
By guest columnist Andy McDonald The Berea City Council voted unanimously to table an ordinance that would prohibit the sale of alcohol of city property. Teresa Scenters initially kicked off Tuesday’s discussion of the proposed ordinance by citing KRS 222.202, which explicitly prohibits drinking alcoholic beverages in public places. “I think that alone should give […]
Bechtel Parsons makes generous donation to Richmond Baptist Health to expand mental health care
Behavioral health services in the Richmond area will be expanded following a $300,000 gift to Baptist Health Foundation Richmond from the Bechtel Parsons Blue Grass Joint Venture today.“We have fostered a safety culture on our project to ensure our workers are protected from harm,” said Ron Hink, departing BPBGJV project manager. “We recognize that mental […]
EKU Director of Athletics Matt Roan accepts same role at James Madison University
When Matt Roan took over as the Director of Athletics at Eastern Kentucky University the landscape in college sports wasn’t quite what it is today. There was no NIL, there was no extra “Covid Year” for student athletes, and at the time conference partnerships arent nearly what they are today. All that has changed in […]
You can volunteer for the PGA Tour Kentucky Championship!
Volunteer positions for the PGA TOUR’s Kentucky Championship are filling up quickly, but some exciting opportunities remain for those wanting to be part of the action. The Kentucky Championship (formerly the Barbasol Championship) is coming off its best year since arriving in Kentucky in 2018 in terms of attendance, television viewership, and the overall excitement […]
Former EKU Professor faces sentencing in child pornography case
A former Eastern Kentucky University professor has been sentenced for attempting to produce child pornography. Kyle Knezevich, a former aviation professor at Eastern Kentucky University, has been sentenced to 220 months in prison for attempting to produce child pornography. The sentencing comes after an investigation was launched on September 7, 2023, when an EKU student […]
Legislators Secure Big Bucks for Berea Projects
Story by guest columnist Andy McDonald Kentucky State Senator Jared Carpenter (R-34) and State Representative Josh Bray (R-71) surprised the Berea City Council Tuesday, announcing $1 million in funding for a Kenway Street connector to the Berea Bypass. Both Carpenter and Bray briefly addressed the council’s business meeting last night, having concluded the current legislative […]
EKU Giving Day set for tomorrow
Tomorrow is a big day for Eastern Kentucky University as once again they will be hosting its fifth annual Giving Day on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. The 2024 Giving Day theme is “Focus on the Future” and will provide an opportunity for alumni, friends and students to support EKU through a one-day fundraising challenge.When talking […]
Cozart earns chance to perform in front of pro scouts.
The Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, a pre-NBA Draft Combine tournament where the country’s best seniors compete in front of professional scouts, will have a familiar face as former Madison Central star and Eastern Kentucky University’s Isaiah Cozart will participate in the festivities this year. The 70th Annual Portsmouth Invitational Tournament will be held April 17-20 at […]
EKU to partner with Madison County Public Library to help students afford healthy food
The Kentucky Hunger Dialogue strives to create hunger-free future for all Kentucky college students by creating partnerships in our communities, collaborating with college food pantries, and increasing awareness through their annual Kentucky Hunger Dialogue conference.The Kentucky Hunger Dialogue announced a collaborative food drive with Eastern Kentucky University’s Colonels Cupboard, and the event will be hosted […]
Weekend Lockup 4-15-24
Inmate escapes from the Bluegrass Career and Development Center in Richmond
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post 7, is currently seeking assistance in locating an inmate who escaped from the Bluegrass Career and Development Center just after 11pm last night, April 14th. The missing inmate, Louis G. Jones, is a 38-year-old resident of Grayson, KY. Jones is described as a white male, approximately 5’7″ tall, weighing […]
Army: Alternatives to burning/detonation munitions approved, not yet funded at depot
Craig Williams shares a word with Blue Grass Army Depot Commander Col. Brett Ayvazian following a Wednesday meeting about the open burning/open detonation of obsolete munitions at the depot. Officials said the U.S. Department of Defense has cleared the way for alternatives to OB/OD.
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See Madison County sample ballot, with links to absentee requests, new polling locations
You can view a sample ballot for the upcoming 2024 Primary Election at the link below. (copy and paste liink below in your browser) https://www.madisoncountyclerk.us/…/c3fcc0… Opportunities to Cast a Ballot: Mail-in Absentee (*Excuse Needed) In-person Absentee (*Excuse Needed) Early Voting Election Day Polling Locations: https://www.madisoncountyclerk.us/polling-locations Register to Vote/Request Absentee Ballot: govote.ky.gov
Woman struck by truck on Hwy 1016 Wednesday
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office responded to an injury collision yesterday Wednesday, April 10, 2024 around 5:00 p.m. involving a pedestrian and a truck. Investigators say Fonda Crowe, 60-years-old of Berea, was walking on HWY 1016 when she was struck by a truck driven by Marlin Laws also of Berea. Ms. Crowe was transported by […]
Tourism efforts boost Berea economy by $4 million
By Guest Columnist Andy McDonald Local businesses got a $4 million boost from tourism in 2023, according to Business and Tourism Development Director Donna Angel. Angel revealed the latest numbers in her presentation to the Berea City Council at last Tuesday’s meeting, stating that by promoting conferences, festivals and events, and aggressively bringing more motor […]
Richmond man who escaped from Franklin County re-captured Friday in Madison Co.
Deputies with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office say they received credible information of the whereabouts of Brandon Rhodus late Friday, April 5, 2024 .in Madison County. Rhodus walked away from an assigned work detail, while serving time at the Franklin County Regional Jail, on Wednesday April 3rd, 2024, and was believed to be traveling to […]
RPD releases statement on pedestrian struck by vehicle
Around 1:30 PM on April 5, 2024, the Richmond Police Department’s Collision Reconstruction Unit responded to a distressing incident at mile marker 90 on Interstate 75 Northbound to a call about a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle. Preliminary investigations reveal that a male individual, identified as Michael Cornett (36), was attempting to cross from […]
Public meeting scheduled for next week about detonations and loud “booms” at depot
The Blue Grass Army Depot will hold a public information session on Wednesday, April 10 at 2:00 PM to discuss the depot’s open burn and open detonation (OB/OD) operations. The event will take place at the Madison County Joint Information Center, located at 558 S. Keeneland Dr. in Richmond. During the session, BGAD Commander, Colonel […]
Man arrested in Richmond after two indecent exposure episodes this week
The Richmond Police Department has apprehended a suspect involved in two indecent exposure incidents following a brief foot pursuit on Wednesday afternoon of this week. According to police, the first incident occurred on Sunday, March 31, when officers responded to a local business after receiving a complaint regarding indecent exposure. A female customer reported that […]
Berea eyes low speed vehicle ordinance
Example of Low Speed Vehicle
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Waco woman win’s “Office Breakfast Party” from 100.7 and Wendy’s for Riley Oil staff
Richmond radio station 100.7 “The Coyote” and Wendy’s partnered recently to give one lucky winner a ‘Breakfast Office Party” for them and their co -workers. Jennifer Kelley of Waco won the contest and received a Wendy’s swag bag full of goodies for her and her co-workers at Riley Oil Company in Richmond. She picked that […]
