Jackson County couple has first ever event to raise awareness and support autistic children
Andrea and Brandon Gross have an autistic son, Anderson, and are organizing an event, they say, is going to make an impact on their small community and help not only the children affected by autism, but the teachers who regularly go above and beyond the call by spending their own money and resources to help […]
KSP Post 7 Richmond opens case on apparent murder/suicide today in Lincoln County
Today, February 10, 2023, just before 4:00 p.m., Kentucky State Police, Post 7, Richmond officials received a call from Bluegrass 911 requesting investigative assistance stating two individuals had been shot at a residence on Moccasin Road in Lincoln County. According to early information in the preliminary report, KSP says evidence indicates Jamie Fowler, 51, was […]
Madison and Montgomery schools experience brief Friday lockdowns
Madison County School officials locked down the Farristown Middle School briefly around lunchtime today Friday Feb 10. Officials state the lockdown was a ‘medical’ lockdown to deal with an issue with one student and was mainly done to secure the campus briefly while EMS rendered aid to the student, who is expected to be fine. […]
KLC Presents Liability Grant to Cities of Berea and Richmond
The Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) presented the City of Berea and Richmond with a 2022 Liability Grant this week. KLC members receive the money to help fund various programs and services that reduce liability and make the community safer. KLC has awarded more than $5.5 million in liability and safety grants since 1999. Representatives […]
*Legislative Update* Wesley drafts two bills regarding gender debate
City of Richmond set to strengthen competitive edge with purchase option on property
The City of Richmond has finalized a purchase option on 600 acres of property located off I-75 at Exit 83. This option provides the opportunity for Richmond to be a stronger competitor to attract and retain large manufacturing investment as the tract of land is prepared to meet the needs of future manufacturing interests. The […]
Lexington man killed after being struck by vehicle in Stanford
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post was contacted just before 8:00 p.m., Monday, February 6, 2023 in reference to a single-vehicle collision involving a pedestrian on US-127 South in Lincoln County. The initial investigation indicates a 2013 Volvo XC90 being operated by Steven Sleeper 67, of Danville was traveling north on US-127 when he struck a […]
Estill County Sheriff’s office looking for ‘scammer’
The Estill County Sheriff’s office is currently investigating a male that is reportedly going around scamming people out of money. It’s being reported that he is telling everyone he is needing the money for his dog that is at the vet. The subject is driving the white Nissan you can see in the feature photo. […]
Voluntary “ag tag” donation to benefit Kentucky FFA, 4-H programs
Kentucky drivers who plan on renewing or buying farm vehicle license plates will now have a new opportunity to support young, local farmers. Motorists who purchase “ag tags” may make a voluntary donation of up to $10 to the Ag Tag Fund. Donations to the fund are divided equally among Kentucky 4-H, Kentucky FFA, and […]
Madison County wet vote petition yields nearly 12,000 signatures
Proponents of seeing Madison County go entirely wet turned in over 11,500 signatures Tuesday from the petition drive that has been ongoing for the last few months. The petition is the first step in a long process to vote Madison County wet. If the petition has the required registered voter signatures of 7590, then the […]
KSP Richmond investigation leads to identification of human remains in Boyle
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post is continuing to investigate human skeletal remains that were located in a field off of Craintown Road in Perryville on Friday, January 20, 2023. As a result of the ongoing investigation, the State Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the remains as Anna M. Cummins, 49 years old of Perryville, […]
Death of infant leads to indictment of two in Rockcastle County
On Friday, January 27, 2023, the Rockcastle County Grand Jury returned an indictment as a result of an extensive investigation relating to the death of a 7-month-old infant in Rockcastle County. This investigation began on August 2, 2022. Post 11 Lead Detective James Royal recently presented this case to the Rockcastle County Grand Jury, who […]
Rockcastle Sheriff’s office ISO suspect in early morning attempted theft at ATM
The Rockcastle County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the attempted theft of money from an ATM machine at Community Trust Bank on Lake Cumberland Road Branch in Mt. Vernon. According to the sheriff’s department, the attempted theft happened shortly after 2 am this morning, 01/31/2023. Mt. Vernon Police Department pursued the vehicle on I-75 to Fayette […]
Deadline ‘goal post’ moved for Madison wet/dry petition, now 2:30 Tuesday
Advocates of Madison County voting the county wet, say they were hit with unexpected news from County Clerk Kenny Barger today. Wes Browne, local attorney and partner in the Apollo Pizza chain, says he received a call from Barger Monday in regard to how the signatures would be delivered to his office. During the course […]
Shots fired at officers leads to standoff in Estill County before arrest
A large law enforcement presence responded to 110 Old Landing Road in Estill County early Saturday morning January 28, 2023. The incident began with Estill officers attempting to serve a complaint warrant/EP0 on the subject at the address around 12:30 am Saturday. According to officials, the situation quickly escalated when the suspect reportedly started firing a weapon […]
Madison Central wrestling coach arrested in Richmond
A Madison Central Wrestling Coach has been arrested following reports of domestic violence. Richmond Police responded to the residence of 34 year old Chad Fyffe early Sunday morning after receiving a call from a female victim, saying that Fyffe had a gun. Police say they arrived on scene and found Fyffe brandishing the firearm in […]
KSP investigating death connected to early morning home invasion in Estill
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred at a residence on Richmond Road (KY-52) in Estill County early Sunday morning, January 29th. KSP Post 7 Troopers and Detectives responded to the residence and found Jeffrey Johnson, 43 years old of Irvine, deceased inside from an apparent gunshot wound. He was […]
An evening of Elegance in Richmond, celebrating African American Musicians in Kentucky
The Richmond Area Arts Council and the Richmond Madison County NAACP hosted a celebration of African American musicians in Kentucky Saturday night. Dr. Randy Westbrook, the Executive Director of the Richmond Area Arts Council, and Dr. Kathy Bullock, a Professor of Music at Berea College, welcomed the guests and entertainers. La’Shelle Allen, a classically trained […]
Icy conditions wreak havoc on motorists, close interstates Friday morning
Icy roads began plaguing drivers in the early morning hours today on I-75. Numerous wrecks caused a major backup northbound around mile marker 111 around 1:20 a.m. Reports indicate several motorists and semi-trucks wrecked in the area and backup up traffic for about three miles. Reports say two cars and three semis crashed in the […]
Richmond goes with Rumpke as new waste service provider, with business services beginning soon
The City of Richmond has selected Rumpke Waste & Recycling as its new waste services provider. Transition to the new services will take place in two phases. Starting March 1, Rumpke will provide all Richmond businesses with waste collection service. Residential service will begin January 1, 2024. Richmond’s City Manager Rob Minerich stressed the division […]
Subject arrested peacefully, and identified from pursuit ending on Boonesboro Road earlier today
The official report on todays events leading up to the closure of Boonesboro Road is out. The Kentucky State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division along with Lexington Police Department report they were actively pursuing a vehicle on I-75 south in Fayette County. Post 7 Troopers joined the pursuit as it entered Madison County past the […]
Woman with firearm flees authorities, closes Boonesboro Road today for hours
Kentucky State Police, Clark & Madison County Sheriff’s offices, Winchester Police Department and other agencies responded an incident on KY 627/Boonesboro Road earlier today shortly before noon. The call was in response to a female suspect who, according to witnesses, fled authorities attempts to detain her at speeds estimated over 100 mph. KSP confirms the woman […]
Goodwin Brothers, Bluegrass Barrel House, and other local’s nominated for this year’s Appalachian A&E awards
The finalists have been announced for this year’s Appalachian Arts and Entertainment Awards Here are the names of the finalists for the 2023 Appalachian Arts & Entertainment Awards aslisted with their respective categories: To purchase tickets to the ceremony go to www.macarts.com or call 1-888-MAC-ARTS. Best High School Band: Ricky Wells: VA James Madison High […]
Richmond Chamber of Commerce host 2023 kickoff
The Richmond Chamber of Commerce held their annual kickoff luncheon today at the Perkins Building on the Eastern Kentucky University campus. Board Chair Greg Gerard introduced incoming President/CEO Colleen Spencer to the members and friends of the Chamber in attendance. Colleen thanked everyone in attendance and stated that she is excited about the future of […]
**UPDATE: Missing Madison County teen from Poosey Ridge **located safe**
UPDATE: 1:15PM Jan. 24, Authorities report Newland was located safe in the area of KY Route 595. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is asking for assistance with locating a missing juvenile. James Newland, 14 years old of Richmond was last seen at his residence on Poosey Ridge Road in Richmond on January 23, 2023 around […]
