Contrary to belief of some, no elections upcoming in Madison County
Madison County Election Schedule: No Elections in 2025; 2026 Primary Election Dates Announced An Influx of calls, inquiring about an upcoming election, to the Madison County Clerk’s office has prompted Clerk Kenny Barger to issue a clarification memo tonight. Residents of Madison County are advised that no elections are scheduled in 2025. The next election […]
Statement from the Madison County Detention Center regarding the death of an inmate
In a statement sent out this morning from the Madison County Detention Center, current appointed Jailer, Larry Brock, wants to set the record straight about the death of an inmate. The statement reads below. Recently a lawsuit was filed in connection with the death of Johnathan Mansfield at the Madison County Detention Center. The ensuing […]
Reagan Taylor Announces Campaign for Fourth Term, Pledging to keep building “One Madison County”
Richmond, KY – Madison County Judge Executive Reagan Taylor announced today that he will seek a fourth term in office, reaffirming his commitment to continue building One Madison County — a community rooted in progress, and doing what is right for its people, even when it’s not the easy or popular path. Since taking oice […]
Homecoming ’25, Straight No Chaser – Holiday Road
By R. David Shew To close out the EKU Homecoming weekend, the a cappella group, Straight No Chaser, came to the Eastern Kentucky Center for the Arts and entertained those in attendance from the opening video to the closing encore. The musical entitled “Holiday Road” helped this EKU alumnus close out and up and down […]
Richmond Police: Video shows para-educator abusing child at elementary school
A Waco woman was arrested on Tuesday following a complaint from a parent that she was caught on video abusing a child under her supervision. Richmond Police say they received the complaint along with videos of Beverly Vanwinkle-Thompson, a para-educator at White Hall Elementary, pulling the hair of a child inside the school’s gymnasium. According […]
Winchester PD arrest man for exposing himself around school children
The Winchester Police were alerted on Monday and Tuesday of this week of a male subject that had approached multiple young teen girls, in the early morning hours, while they were going to their bus stop in the area of College Street. On Wednesday morning, the department says they saturated the area with plain […]
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Responds to Domestic Dispute call in Berea
Berea, KY — October 20, 2025: At approximately 5:00 a.m. on Monday October 20th, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a possible domestic situation on Newport Lane in Berea. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the initial investigation revealed that 45-year-old Johnathan Payne of Richmond was hiding outside the residence. When his […]
Daniel Boone Elementary celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Daniel Boone Elementary recently hosted a vibrant and memorable Hispanic Heritage Celebration that brought students, families, and community members together in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. The event was filled with energy and culture — from salsa and line dancing to Hispanic Heritage bingo and stunning art displays created by Daniel Boone students. A highlight […]
Estill County man indicted in Jackson County murder investigation
Kentucky State Police Detective David Hobbs has presented the findings of an ongoing murder investigation to the Estill County Grand Jury regarding the murder of James D. Carmack in Jackson County. 40-year-old Carmack was found shot inside a vehicle near Highway 1209 and Richardson Road in McKee on May 18, 2025. He was pronounced dead on […]
KSP apprehend former Berea teachers aide in Rockcastle County
A tip from the public has led to the apprehension of a former Berea teacher’s aide accused having sexual relations with a minor student. Samantha Walker was taken into custody Monday night in Rockcastle County. An indictment warrant was issued on October 14, 2025 for Walker in Madison County. The charges included Promoting Use of a […]
Madison County Sheriff’s Office warns of local scam involving fraudulent violation notices
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents of an attempted scam targeting a Madison County resident. The resident received a fake Violation Notice (citation) by mail demanding nearly $6,000 in payment. This citation is fraudulent and not issued by any legitimate law enforcement or court authority. The Department advises if you receive a similar […]
Berea Police looking for woman wanted on several sexual abuse related charges
An Indictment warrant was issued on October 14, 2025 for Samantha Walker. Walker has been charged with Promoting Use of a Minor by electronic means, Use of a minor under 18, Rape third degree, Sodomy third degree, Sexual Abuse, first- degree, Tampering with Physical Evidence, and Distribution of Obscene Matter to Minors, first degree. Berea […]
Berea Battalion Chief arrested for sexual abuse
An arrest warrant was issued Oct 17, 2025 for a Berea Fire Department Battalion Chief. Jonathan Kerns has been charged with Sexual Abuse 3rd, rape 3rd, and incest, and was taken into custody Saturday afternoon. According to the complaint, the victim told investigators Kerns had been ‘grooming’ her since she was 11 years old. The […]
Eastern Kentucky University ready to celebrate Homecoming
Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is set to kickoff Homecoming weekend Oct. 24-25, bringing students, alumni, faculty, staff and the Richmond community together for celebration and tradition. Events include the annual parade, the block party and the much-anticipated football game. “We’re excited to welcome our entire Colonel Family to campus for Homecoming weekend,” said EKU President […]
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Richmond – GoodFight Tournament Results
October 18, 2025 The GoodFight Tournament, one of the area’s only submission-only circuits, debuted in Richmond, KY on October 18, 2025. Held at the Telford YMCA, jiu-jitsu schools from across the region came together to compete in this unique ruleset format. Four youth teams battled it out on the mats, with 10th Planet Richmond earning 1st place overall with 309 […]
KSP still searching for driver of truck that left scene after trailer came loose and struck another vehicle in Richmond
State police continue searching for a truck and the driver after a trailer came loose and went into oncoming traffic last week in Madison County. KSP say just before 3:45 P.M Thursday October 9, a silver Ford F-150 was pulling a trailer at Bradley Drive and Irvine Road in Richmond, just past the Army Depot […]
Madison Co. middle school coach arrested on sexual abuse charges
A Richmond man has been arrested in connection to an ongoing investigation surrounding the sexual abuse of a 10-year-old. On Monday, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office arrested 40-year-old Charles Hamilton following a reported incident of sexual abuse that allegedly took place in August 2018 at Boonesboro Elementary. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Unit received […]
The Bond: Two Hearts – One Spirit, Madison County’s Cody Dorman and the statue dedication of Cody’s Wish
By R. David Shew Sometimes in life, you are where you are supposed to be. Being a thoroughbred lover, this morning at the Kentucky Horse Park was a special moment in my life. Kelly, Leslie, and Kylie Dorman along with sculptor, Jocelyn Russell, gathered together with the Darley family and unveiled the Cody’s Wish monument. […]
Woman missing for 24 hours found in Madison County safe
Nearly 24 hours since Eunice Stone went missing, officials announced they found the woman safe and alert today. The Madison County Sheriff’s Department headed up the search for the 76 year old woman that was also the subject of a Golden Alert on Friday. Ms. Stone was reported missing in her white Jeep Liberty around […]
Escaped Madison County inmate sparks KSP investigation
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, is currently searching for an inmate who walked away from the Bluegrass Career Development Center just before 7:30 p.m. October 9th in Madison County. Police say 26-year-old Jeremy D. Ward; of Hartford, KY; is described as a white male, 5’8″ tall, weighing 120 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes […]
Mountain Parkway crash claims two lives, leaves children and another man injured
Kentucky State Police post 8 Morehead has release more details in that fatal wreck on the Mountain Parkway Tuesday in Wolfe County. State Police received a call from Wolfe County Dispatch around 3:50 p.m. requesting assistance with a fatal collision on the Bert T Combs Mountain Parkway near the 47-mile marker. Investigators determined Robby Burchett, […]
State Police searching for woman wanted in connection to stabbing
Kentucky State Polic Post 8 Morehead report they received a call from West Liberty Dispatch at around 1:40 p.m. today in reference to a stabbing in the Moon community of Morgan County. Troopers responded to Betty’s Grocery and located Robert Jones, 46 of West Liberty, with a laceration to the inside of his right leg. […]
Strategic BPO Solutions Expands Hiring Efforts with Virtual and On-Site Job Fairs
Strategic BPO Solutions, LLC (StratBPO) is inviting job seekers to join a series of hiring events this fall as the company continues its expansion in Clark County. The events include both virtual job fairs and on-site fairs at the Bluegrass Community & Technical College (BCTC) Winchester Campus. Hiring Event Schedule Applicants attending virtual events must […]
Post Office issues stamp to help “stamp” out breast cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the U.S. Postal Service is reminding customers that they can help fund the cause by purchasing the Breast Cancer Research stamp. These 90-cent self-adhesive semipostal stamps are available year-round in sheets of 20 to help raise funds for breast cancer research. Each stamp is equal to the First-Class […]
Lexington man arrested in Berea on drug/trafficking charges
A traffic stop by the Berea Street Crimes Unit in the area Monday has resulted in the arrest of a Lexington man. According to BPD, the stop was madee just off I-75N. Deputy Hamilton responded with K9 Bruno to conduct a free air sniff of the vehicle. K9 Bruno alerted officers to the odor of […]
