Estill County Schools on “lockdown” Tuesday morning
Estill County Middle School and High School were both placed on lockdown earlier Tuesday morning. Around 8:40 this morning the Board of Education confirmed, out
Berea Police officer injured, returns fire on subject at Walmart
Berea Police have confirmed one of their officers were involved in a shooting incident early this morning in the Berea Walmart parking lot. Officers responded
Former Estill County Clerk pleads guilty following state audits
Former Estill County Clerk Brian Crowe was in Estill Circuit Court on Friday where he admitted to some serious allegations. These allegations were made following
Search warrant executed in Estill results in man facing 20 counts of child sexual abuse
The Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch interviewed and arrested Austin Grey Owens, 25, on charges related to a child sexual abuse material investigation last
Officials investigate fatal Rockcastle County accident Sunday
Rockcastle County authorities have confirmed a fatality accident this afternoon on Highway 1505. The Rockcastle County Coroner has reported to the scene this afternoon, reportedly
Richmond Police: 3 arrested in child daycare abuse investigation
Following an investigation into multiple reports of child abuse occurring at two Richmond daycare facilities, three individuals have been arrested. In March, detectives at the
23-year-old man found under Clays Ferry Bridge identified
In a story we brought you first on wbontv.com late Friday afternoon, the Fayette County Coroner has now released the name of the person who
Man perishes in Irvine fire Saturday
The Estill County Coroner was called to Clearview Drive in Irvine around 7 p.m. Saturday night, following a residential trailer fire. The fire department, reportedly,
Madison County coroner identifies Richmond woman in fatal Berea collision
A two vehicle accident this morning in Berea has resulted in the death of 27-year-old Victoria McQueary. The accident occurred at the intersection of Richmond
Daycare employee in Richmond arrested for child abuse
A worker at a Richmond child care center, A Step Ahead Daycare, has been arrested and is facing multiple child abuse charges. According to arrest
Richmond woman arrested following alleged assault, attempted arson
A Richmond woman is being accused of attempting to set her husband on fire. Richmond Police responded to a Sweet Gum Drive residence on Saturday
One confirmed dead following fire in Richmond last night
A Sunday evening fire has left one dead in Richmond. Around 8:50 last night Madison County Coroner Jimmy Cornelison responded to a call to a
Berea traffic stop leads to arrest
Last week, on April second, the berea Police Department street crimes unit conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of KY 1016.
10th Planet Richmond Dominates at Fuji BJJ Ohio State Championships
The Fuji BJJ Ohio State Championships took place this past Saturday in Cincinnati, with 10th Planet Richmond making an outstanding impression on the mats. The
Richmond Courthouse renovations nearing completion
Header photo courtesy of Madison County KY Facebook page, taken by Wm Grise. By Kelly McKinney Richmond In-Depth The first major renovation of the Madison
Richmond City Commission considering allowing medical cannabis cultivation in industrial park zones
By Kelly McKinney/Richmond In-Depth Cultivators of medical cannabis would be allowed in industrial park (I-2) zones in an ordinance under consideration by the Richmond City
Richmond Rotary Club holds Sharing a Taste of the World Dinner
R. David Shew The Richmond Rotary Club celebrated their annual fundraiser with an International Dinner this past Saturday at the EKU Perkins Building. Local restaurants
New Richmond ordinance could charge fees for vacant commercial property
During the Richmond City Commissioners Workshop that took place last Thursday city officials shared a draft of an ordinance that would impose fees on vacant
Richmond Police diffuse Sunday stand off without incident
Richmond Police responded to a residence in Bradbury Pointe mobile home park Sunday to serve a warrant for failure to appear. Police arrived just after
Two men arrested for sexual assault of a juvenile
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office received a call to assist the DCBS better known as the Department for Community Based Services on January 16, 2025.
Former Estill County Pastor found guilty of rape
A former pastor has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a child more than 40 years ago in Estill County. Attorney General Coleman announced that
Local Homeschool Basketball Teams Wrap Up 2024-25 Seasons
As the 2024-25 basketball season comes to a close, local homeschool teams reflect on their hard work, challenges, and achievements on the court. The Richmond
Parents Demand Berea Superintendent Resignation
Story by guest columnist Andy McDonald In an emotionally charged Berea Independent School Board meeting Monday, parents and teachers expressed outrage at a $1.3 million
Disaster Recovery Center opens in Estill County
A Disaster Recovery Center will open tomorrow, March 18, in Estill County. Disaster Recovery Centers, operated by the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management and FEMA, offer in-person
Investigation underway after human remains found in Nicholasville
Today, while investigating leads in a missing person case, the Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post discovered human skeletal remains in a wooded area along Sulphur
