Retired 25th District Judge Brandy Brown passes at age 55, funeral set
Judge Browns obituary and arrangements can be found at the link below. Obituary information for Brandy Brown (lakesfuneralhome.com)
Another Madison County inmate slips away from work detail Tuesday
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, is searching for an inmate who walked away from the Bluegrass Career and Development Center just before 4:00 pm today, April 30th. KSP is searching for Cody D. Hatfield, 27 years of age from Shepherdsville, KY, described as a white male, 5’11″ tall, weighing 130 pounds, with brown hair […]
Madison County Sheriffs office investigating tractor theft
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is asking for public assistance locating a stolen tractor. The 1999 John Deere 5300 2wd tractor with John Deere 520 loader and hay fork attachment was stolen from Kirksville Road, in the early morning hours of Saturday, April 27, 2024. Anyone with information is asked to contact Deputy Jeremy Vega […]
Pot hole repair on I-75 in Madison County to begin Thursday
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is advising motorists of scheduled pothole repair operations. Rolling roadblocks (a mobile operation) will be utilized for the work. Law enforcement will be assisting with traffic control and high intensity lighting. Thursday, April 25 through Friday, April 26 – 12 a.m. (midnight) Thursday until 6 a.m. Friday Interstate 75 – North & Southbound The traveling […]
Three deaths today in Madison County traced to same home
Three people have been confirmed deceased today in Madison County, all connected to the same residence. Emergency personnel responded to Adams Point subdivision, just off Boonesborough Road, early Tuesday morning around 5 a.m, where two people were found deceased at the home. The Madison County Coroner’s office was called out to the same residence again […]
Suspect sought in theft at Moberly Shell *UPDATE* Identified as juvenile
UPDATE: 7:52 4/19/2024 Suspect officially identified as a juvenile. Original story: The Shell Station in Moberly was the victim of an alledged theft today. The Madison County Sheriffs office is investigating the case, that they say, possibly involves the man on the feature photo. The man reportedly purchased items using a stolen credit card at […]
Craig Williams honored with portrait for his decades long battle to prevent incineration of chemical weapons
By Guest Columnist Andy McDonald Environmental advocate and community leader Craig Williams was honored Thursday with the unveiling of a portrait, part of a series entitled “Americans Who Tell the Truth.” The painting was the work of Robert Shetterly, who revealed his latest effort at the Berea College Hutchins Library. Shetterly said he conducted […]
Man charged for ‘brake checking’ school bus in Madison County
Noah Davenport
Coroner identifies 23-year-old who died in Richmond crash
The Fayette County Coroner’s office has released the identity of the woman who died in yesterday’s crash in Richmond. Taylor Baltimore, age 23, of Harlan died from injuries sustained in the two-vehicle accident near exit 87 on Tuesday March 5, 2024. The coroner’s report says wet roads are believed to have been a factor in […]
23-year-old Kentucky woman dies in Madison County crash
An accident that occurred earlier this afternoon in Richmond has resulted in the death of a young woman. Fayette County Coroner Gary Ginn’s office confirms a 23-year-old Kentucky woman was fatally injured in the accident. The woman was transferred from Baptist Health Richmond to a Lexington hospital this afternoon following the crash. The woman’s identity […]
U.S. Congressman Andy Barr endorses Darrell Billings for State Representative
Today, Congressman Andy Barr announced his support of Republican Darrell Billings for State Representative. Billings will be challenging incumbent Bill Wesley for the 91st congressional seat again this May. Since Wesley and Billings are both Republicans, the race will be decided again in the primary. The district is now comprised of Powell, Estill, and a […]
Inmate at large in Madison County after walk off
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, is searching for an inmate who walked away from the Bluegrass Career and Development Center shortly before 12:00 pm today, February 26th. KSP is searching for James D. Jackson, 43 years of age from Albany, KY, described as a white male, 5’11″ tall, weighing 181 pounds, with brown hair […]
Woman arrested earlier this week, found deceased in cell this morning at Madison County Detention Center
A Clark County woman has died overnight at the Madison County Detention Center in Richmond. 46-year-old Tonya Spalding of Winchester was found unresponsive in her cell around 1:30 a.m. this morning Friday February 23,2024. Spalding was apprehended, Tuesday, at a home on Cank McWilliams Road in Eubank. She was taken into custody for multiple warrants out of […]
EKU named to Forbes List of America’s best employers
Eastern Kentucky University has been named as one of the best employers in Kentucky in the Forbes fifth annual list of America’s Best Employers by State. The university was among 49 employers across the Commonwealth recognized for worker satisfaction. EKU employs nearly 2,500 full- and part-time faculty and staff, making it one of the largest […]
AT&T customers hit with massive nationwide outage hitting south and southeast hard
**UPDATE** AT&T says all systems are now currently back online. FCC’s Department of Homeland Security to investigate mass outage. Tens of thousands of AT&T customers have been reported outages this morning for their home phone, internet and mobile phone services, according to Downdetector. The outages started popping up just before 3:30 a.m. Eastern Time, according […]
Further details surrounding Richmond standoff confirmed by KSP
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, was contacted just before 7:30 p.m. Saturday, February 17, 2024, in reference to a shots fired complaint that occurred in the Shady Oaks subdivision in Moberly. Kentucky State Police say the investigation indicates Ryan E. Oller, 39 years old, of Richmond, had discharged several rounds from a firearm outside […]
Richmond Post KSP looking for car thief in Richmond
The Richmond Post of the Kentucky State Police is investigating the recovery of a stolen vehicle on the Eastern Bypass here in Madison County. This crime occurred earlier today, February 9th, between 11:20 a.m. and 12 p.m. Security cameras in the area captured photos of the individual, and the Kentucky State Police needs help identifying the person […]
Men identified in fatal Berea wreck early Thursday morning
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office Collision Reconstruction Unit was requested to assist Berea Police Department with the single vehicle fatal collision on Thursday, February 8, 2024 around 1:00 a.m. As a result, the initial investigation indicates a Buick passenger car was traveling on Mayde Road in Berea when it left the roadway and collided with […]
One hospitalized, one deceased in Berea wreck
Just before 1 this morning, emergency responders and Berea Police responded to Mayde Road and Berea Bypass for a single vehicle injury wreck. According to Berea Police, the vehicle had rolled over and one individual was pronounced deceased on scene. The other was transported to UK Hospital for treatment of their injuries. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is […]
UK fan subject of person of interest in open investigation by Richmond Police
Richmond Police released these photos this afternoon of a person of interest in an open case. Officer Christman is investigating. If you recognize this man, who seems to be a big KY wildcats fan, you can call dispatch at 859-624-4776, or email [email protected]
Billings files, sets up rematch with Bill Wesley for 91st district House Seat
Last Friday, Darrell Billings filed paperwork with the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance and Kentucky Secretary of State officially declaring his intent to seek the Republican nomination for State Representative in the 91st House District. A seat currently held by incumbent Bill Wesley. This sets up a rematch of the two as Wesley defeated Billings […]
Suspect in custody after chase ends in Berea
A police pursuit that began in Livingston in Rockcastle County tonight has ended in Berea. Authorities pursued the suspects out of Rockcastle County into Laurel county, when the chase then turned north on I-75 into Madison County. The suspect reportedly was driving a U-Haul, and led police through several streets in Berea before stopping the subjects on Logston Heights, a dead […]
Madison County’s Joey Lopes takes gold at WV Grappling Open
Joey Lopes of Madison County traveled to West Virginia Saturday December 16, 2023, to compete in the WV Grappling Open. Lopes entered the gi and no gi division in 2 different weight classes and the absolute division which pairs all division winners across weight classes together. In all 5 divisions Lopes earned gold. In his […]
Madison County inmate at large after morning walk away
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, is searching for an inmate who walked away from the Bluegrass Career and Development Center shortly before 8:00 am today, Monday, Oct. 30. KSP is searching for Gary R. Rowe, 44 years of age from Ashland, KY, described as a white male, 6’0″ tall, weighing 177 pounds, with brown […]
Missing person located after late search on Madison/Rockcastle line
Multiple County Fire and Rescue squads responded to an area near the Madison/Rockcastle County line Sunday night. From information WBON-TV gathered from those agencies, there was concern for the person who had been missing for several hours and did not have cell phone. It had been dark for several hours and the person had not returned. Searchers […]