Red House Runners Wrap Up Successful 2026 Cross Country Season
Article by J.T. Elliott The Red House Runners wrapped up a successful 2026 cross country season, continuing to represent their community with dedication, determination and
United Athletic Conference Announces Men’s Basketball Preseason Awards
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The United Athletic Conference has announced the Preseason Men’s Basketball Awards with Central Arkansas at the top of the Coaches Poll. Austin
Eastern Kentucky Women’s Basketball Team Picked Second in Preseason Poll
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The United Athletic Conference (UAC) has announced the Preseason Women’s Basketball Awards with Abilene Christian at the top of the Coaches Poll.Abilene Christian’s
Two Madison County Farms Named “Legacy Farms” by Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation
Madison County Farm Bureau recently announced that Long Farms and Turpin Farms have each been named a “Legacy Farm” by Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB). Long
Pair of Colonels Earn Conference Weekly Awards After Homecoming Victory
Eastern Kentucky University’s Jayden Marable and Ryder Hooks earned United Athletic Conference weekly honors after helping the Colonels defeat No. 23 West Florida, 16-13, on Saturday at CG Bank
A Court of Dreams: MCA Knights Compete at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
When opportunity presents itself, seize it. That’s exactly what the Madison Christian Academy (MCA) Knights did this past Saturday. The Knights had the opportunity to
Estill County’s Trent Singleton Elected to KASA Board of Directors
(Frankfort, Ky) Dr. Trent Singleton, principal of Estill County High School, has joined the Kentucky Association of School Administrators Board of Directors as the Role
Public expresses concern over Flock at Berea City Council meeting
By Jemi Chew The Edge At Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, Berea College Student Abraham Smith spoke out against the Berea Police Department’s use of Flock
Shots fired on Idylwild results in manhunt for Richmond man
On Wednesday October 21st, 2026, Deputies with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office responded to multiple reports of shots fired and a possible domestic disturbance in
Stanford man dies after collision with semi
The Kentucky State Police Post 7 Richmond, was contacted just before 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, regarding a fatal two-vehicle collision involving a
Celebrate Homecoming With EKU
Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is preparing for Homecoming Weekend, this Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23-24. Students, alumni, faculty, staff and the local community will come together
State Police looking for missing woman last seen in Bath County
KSP Post 8 has issued a photo of Jamie L. Curtis, who has been officially reported a missing. Curtis was last seen in the Olympia
Berea Street Crimes unit find large amount of drugs in traffic stop
Berea Street Crimes have made an arrest and conducting an investigation into William Roark, who police say, has been suspected of selling narcotics in the
Multiple Madison County Athletes Compete in Woodford County Invitational
Cooler fall weather finally arrived Saturday morning, bringing welcome relief from the heat for runners competing in the Woodford County Invitational in Versailles. Both Model
Central Caps off Long Night with 2 District Championships
Story by J.T. ElliottIt was a long night of soccer on the pitch at Madison Central High School on Wednesday evening. The 44th District soccer
Hamburg Place Developer Plans Shopping Center in Berea
Story courtesy of Whitney McKnight from The Edge BEREA—A national grocery chain is expected to anchor a mixed-use commercial development planned to open in Berea
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Richmond Earns Top Rankings at Fuji BJJ World Championships
Indianapolis, Indiana – Fuji Brazilian Jiu Jitsu hosted its inaugural World Championships this weekend in Indianapolis, Indiana, drawing more than 1,000 registrations as competitors battled
8 Arrested in Richmond child abuse investigation
Richmond Police Department announced today they have arrested eight individuals in connection with an ongoing child abuse investigation. Collaborative investigation, interviews, and visits from Richmond
Two local zoning appeals test constitutionality of mysterious new state law
By Aubrey Kimble, The Edge Law suits filed over Fiscal Court’s flip of +1,000 acres from ag to development could hinge on how court defines
Richmond woman suffers fatal medical episode before downtown crash
RICHMOND, Ky. (WBON-TV) — A 78-year-old Richmond woman suffered a fatal medical emergency Friday morning, resulting in a single-vehicle accident in downtown Richmond that knocked
KSP Post 7 Richmond announces fall checkpoint locations for Madison, other counties
Post 7 Traffic Safety Checkpoint Locations KSP states the intent of a traffic safety checkpoint is to provide for high visibility public safety service, focusing
Voters eligible for no cost Voter ID cards at KY Driver Licensing Offices
Ahead of elections coming up on November 3, the Team Kentucky organization has released information reminding eligible registered voters who do not currently have an
Opening of soccer fields at mega complex could be delayed
Story by Jemi Chew of The Edge RICHMOND—Progress is inching along on the regional sports complex, but it’s possible the soccer fields won’t be ready
EKU’S HALLOWEEN HOOPFEST IS BACK
Eastern Kentucky University’s basketball celebration – Halloween Hoopfest presented by Raising Cane’s – is back and will be held on Oct. 31 at Baptist Health
Eddie Montgomery and nephew Walker thrill the soaked crowd at The Vine
R. David Shew Have you ever heard the expression “If you don’t like the Kentucky weather, just wait a few minutes and it will change”
“Family Dog” offers sneak peek at progress for Millstone Festival, expects to open for Homecoming
R. David Shew As we all know or have heard, Jack Vanwinkle and Robbie Robertson are breathing life in the building on the corner of
City of Richmond Announces Temporary Closure of Recycling Center for Installation of New Equipment
RICHMOND, Ky. (October 1, 2026) — New equipment for the Richmond Recycling Center is set to arrive for installation the first two weeks in October.
EKU ANNOUNCES 2026-27 NON-CONFERENCE MEN’S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE
RICHMOND, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky University announced its complete 2026-27 men’s basketball non-conference schedule today. The Colonels will begin the season on Nov. 2 at
US 25 to undergo daytime closures for three days for maintenance
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has scheduled daytime closures on U.S. 25 (Lexington Road) in Madison County beginning Monday, Oct. 5, through Wednesday, Oct. 7, weather
FEMA Announces $22 Million for Kentucky Recovery
ATLANTA — FEMA is awarding nearly $22 million to Kentucky, funding more than 40 projects that will accelerate disaster recovery in communities. With this funding,
EKU unveils “bold, modern” Colonel logo
On Monday, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) unveiled a fresh new look for its Colonel logo. The university says this new design gives the Colonel a
Chamber, EKU luncheon, and Most Exiting Night
R. David Shew This past Thursday, Dr. David McFaddin spoke at the Richmond Chamber of Commerce about the State of the University at the Stratton
Madison Southern’s Sully Long Finishes 8th at Somerset XC Meet
Fall temperatures finally made an appearance Saturday in Pulaski county for the Somerset Christian School Cougar Prowl. The meet featured teams from across the south
Berea Mayor Fraley takes helm of Kentucky League of Cities
The Kentucky League of Cities swore in Berea Mayor Bruce Fraley as its 2026-27 president during a ceremony Friday morning at the Northern Kentucky Convention
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
