Exile’s J.P. Pennington in the “Dog” t-shirt stirs up past memories from the good times
R. David Shew This past Friday night, many local fans were at high school football games around central Kentucky pulling for their favorite team. However,
Lexington man sentenced to 27.5 years for several drug trafficking and firearms charges
A Lexington man, Kevin Sanders, 48, was sentenced on Friday to 330 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Robert Wier for several drug trafficking and
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: New Reduced Conflict Intersections Opening Soon on Richmond and Athens-Boonesboro Road Project in Fayette County
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 16, 2026) – New reduced conflict intersections will start opening this week on U.S. 25 (Richmond Road)/KY 418 (Athens-Boonesboro Road) in Fayette
102 more acres approved by Madison Fiscal Court for development, bringing total to 1,301+ since August
Photos by Jemi Chew, Story by Aubrey Kimble The Edge Madison County leaders have announced plans to implement a schools-based opioid abuse prevention program. The
Madison Central XC Continues Top Performances
Rinse and repeat. That has been the early theme for the Madison Central cross country teams. Over the weekend, the Indians continued their strong start
Clay City woman dies while riding ATV with grandchildren
On Tuesday September 8, around 8:00 p.m., Kentucky State Police say they received a call from Powell County Dispatch requesting assistance with a fatal ATV
Preseason UAC Player of the Year Wins Second Straight POW Award
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – For the second straight week, Eastern Kentucky University senior setter Emilee Hill was chosen as the United Athletic Conference Player of the Week,
Madison Community Fund and Richmond Rotary Club donate to God’s Outreach
R. David Shew Recently, Jennifer Brubaker with God’s Outreach and the Madison County Food Bank reached out to the Madison County Community Fund, the local
Worker killed in industrial accident at Astemo Plant 2 in Berea
A Richmond man was killed Wednesday morning in an industrial accident at Astemo Americas Plant 2 in Berea, just one day after Gov. Andy Beshear
Weeklong Hellbender Festival kicks off Saturday at Fort Boonesborough
The festival, named after North America’s largest salamander, the “Hellbender” kicks off this Saturday Sept. 5 at Fort Boonesborough State Park. It’s a weeklong event
Free legal services, property taxes decrease slightly
RICHMOND—Ad valorem taxes and an ordinance allowing qualified manufactured homes in single-family residential areas were given first readings during the Commission’s regular meeting last week.
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Richmond Caps Successful August With Tournament and Superfight Wins
RICHMOND, Ky. — Despite August bringing the return of school for many of its competitors, 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Richmond remained busy on the competition
The Band Perry Rocks The Vine
R. David Shew Kimberly Perry and husband Johnny Costello put on an electric show Friday night at The Vine in Madison County. The young lady
Interstate rest area closed due to broken water line
The Clark County Rest Area on Interstate 64 Eastbound at mile point 98 is temporarily closed due to a broken water line. The rest area
Magistrate Botkin breaks with pro-development bloc on zone change
By Aubrey Kimble (The Edge) Although the simultaneous conversion of 1,200 county acres from agriculture to residential and industrial is now complete, one magistrate withdrew
Dolly Parton leaves a legacy of music and philanthropy and lasting mark on Richmond
R. David Shew First, I received a text this afternoon from a friend who told me that Dolly Parton passed away. When I got home,
McKee Veteran to receive free new roof on Wednesday in honor of service
Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project Gives Back to U.S. Military Veterans Jared Pittsley, a U.S. Army veteran in Jackson County, will receive a new roof
EKU VOLLEYBALL PICKED TO WIN UNITED ATHLETIC CONFERENCE TITLE, HILL CHOSEN AS PRESEASON PLAYER OF THE YEAR
ARLINGTON, Texas – Eastern Kentucky University’s volleyball team is the preseason favorite to capture the 2026 United Athletic Conference championship, the league announced today from its
$225,000 WINNING CASH BALL 225 TICKET SOLD IN LEITCHFIELD
One ticket matched all the winning numbers from last night’s Cash Ball 225 drawing to win $225,000. It is the game’s seventh top-prize ticket sold
Madison Central Cross Country Shines in Mount Sterling
Madison Central dominated the MOCO All Comers Cross Country Meet on Saturday, with the Indians placing five runners in the top 10 on the boys
What’s that smell? Officials probe stink at Exit 77
Many locals have been wondering what’s up with the funky smell that’s been hanging around the North end of town for the past week or
Josh Turner Show a Victory for The Vine and Dreamland Entertainment
R. David Shew The lyrics for Josh Turner’s song Long Black Train say “there’s victory in the Lord, I say Victory in the Lord.” Last night at
Richmond Woman Charged After Allegedly Driving Wrong Way on I-75
RICHMOND, Ky. — A Richmond woman is facing multiple charges after police say she was driving southbound in the northbound lanes of Interstate 75 early Thursday
Transportation Cabinet ISO owners of boat trailers found in Madison County after recent floods
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 7 is seeking the owners of two unclaimed small boat trailers found on state right of way following the June
Carr farm rezoned for industry amidst public outcry
By Aubrey Kimble -The Edge In a standing-room only meeting on Tuesday, County magistrates approved three contentious land-use changes. The focus of much of the Fiscal
Son of killer Guy House arrested after 2-hour standoff with police in Richmond
A domestic violence call in Richmond on Thursday afternoon resulted in a barricade situation and a large police presence on Westover Avenue. Officers first arrived
Mysterious wreck in Berea walk-in clinic parking lot
A man in his mid- to late-40s is in stable condition at UK hospital following a wreck at about 9:00 this morning in the parking
All Lanes Blocked on I-64 Eastbound at mile point 105 in Montgomery County
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet released that all lanes on I-64 eastbound at mile point 105 in Montgomery County are currently blocked due to a stuck
Valley View Ferry Captain and Seaman encounter armed man claiming, “People are trying to kill me”
Police responded to an incident involving an armed man today at the Valley View Ferry. According to information posted by ferry personnel, an armed male
Barr to KYTC, ‘No one told me about opposition to airport road project’
Earlier this month, Congressman Andy Barr sent a letter to Gov. Andy Beshear’s top transportation official raising the question of whether her department, along with
As Fiscal Court moves to rezone 1,200 farmland acres for development, builders mount united front
FISCAL COURT–On Tuesday, as the Fiscal Court heard the first reading for three out of six recommended zone changes that together will turn 1,200 acres
Child dies, others seriously injured in afternoon crash on I-75 in Madison County
An accident involving two vehicles Tuesday afternoon has resulted in one fatality, and others seriously injured. An 8-year-old female child from West Virginia died in
$50,000 WINNING POWERBALL TICKET SOLD IN KENTUCKY
A $50,000 winning Powerball ticket was sold in Kentucky. The winning ticket was sold online at kylottery.com. The ticket matched four white balls and the Powerball. Saturday,
New Berea College Visitor Center opens August 3, bringing the “Berea Story” to Life
Beginning Aug. 3, visitors to Berea College will experience a new gateway to the College’s remarkable story with the opening of the reimagined Berea College
Grow Madison County, Yea or Nay? Sell the Family Farm, Yea or Nay?
R. David Shew What is the one of the constants in life? From my perspective, the answer is change. Most people do not enjoy changes
UNITED ATHLETIC CONFERENCE Announces 2026 Preseason Football Awards and Coaches Poll
The official start of the 2026 United Athletic Conference Football season commenced today with the start of Kickoff with Abilene Christian and Tarleton State fighting
Ronnie Terrill quits Council, backs Clontz for Mayor
Long-time Berea City Councilmember Ronnie Terrill has resigned from the Council. The move comes after a disagreement with Mayor Bruce Fraley, according to Terrill. In
Governor Andy Beshear Appoints New Member to EKU Board of Regents
Gov. Andy Beshear has appointed Jean Chenault Logue of Richmond, Kentucky, to the Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) Board of Regents. She will serve on the
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KSP Post 7 in Richmond announces summer traffic safety checkpoint in district locations KSP says the intent of a traffic safety checkpoints is to provide
Causey back after cussing out Commission, Blythe pounds the table, and Newby is at peace with his arrest
By Jemi Chew Knives came out this week in Richmond’s City Hall, where commissioners and the city manager spent the last two days carving into
EKU Men’s Hoops Set For First Year in Updated Conference, Schedule Announced by UAC
ARLINGTON, Texas – The United Athletic Conference (UAC) announced its first men’s basketball conference schedule on Wednesday. Eastern Kentucky University will play 16 league contests with
Manchester man succumbs to fatal injuries in motorcycle crash
On Tuesday July 14, 2026, at around 10:30 the Kentucky State Police Post 11 London reports they received a call of a single-vehicle injury collision
EKU Volleyball Releases 2026 Schedule
Eastern Kentucky University’s 2026 volleyball schedule includes four opponents who played in last season’s NCAA Tournament, the program announced today with the release of its
4th of July shooting causes damage to Senior Citizens Center, vehicle
On the night of the 4th of July, Berea Police were called to investigate shots fired on West Jefferson Street. Upon their arrival, officers observed
COMMUNITY INVITED TO CELEBRATE MADISON COUNTY’S RECOVERY READY COMMUNITY DESIGNATION AT AFTERNOON OF HOPE
RICHMOND, Ky. – Kentucky River Foothills invites the community to an Afternoon of Hope on Friday, July 10, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Liberty
Campton man arrested on child sexual exploitation offenses
On Tuesday afternoon, the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch located and arrested 18-year-old Jesse Dunn on charges related to a child sexual abuse material
More details obtained in Madison County homicide
By: William Bryant & Whitney McKnight (The Edge) Jake McClure, 34, has been charged with murder-domestic violence after fatally shooting roommate Eddie Matthews, 64, on
Richmond man, with same name as Madison County murder victim, clarifies “it’s not me”
Local roof company business owner, former restauranter, and Madison County businessman, Eddie Matthews clarified Tuesday afternoon on social media that he is not the same
Person of interest held in connection with Madison County homocide
Local authorities along with the Madison County Coroner’s office responded to a reported murder tonight in the 200 block of Barker Lane, off of 1016
$100,000 WINNING POWERBALL TICKET SOLD IN KENTUCKY
A $100,000 winning Powerball ticket was sold in Kentucky. The winning ticket was sold at Lickety Split Food Mart, 5440 New Cut Rd., Louisville, Ky. 40214. Saturday,
Phil Vassar brings his band and piano to The Vine and turns up the temperature
R. David Shew To say that Phil Vassar and his band heated up the stage at The Vine is an understatement. Phil’s t-shirt was drenched
