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Richmond O’Charley’s to close after this weekend

A server at the Richmond Kentucky O’Charley’s, who wished to remain anonymous, says they have been notified the Richmond restaurant will close after this weekend. WBON-TV contacted the local O’Charley’s for confirmation today, but the woman who answered, who said she was the manager, was unwilling to confirm or deny the claim, and would only […]

Escaped Madison County inmate recaptured

The man who escaped custody Monday in Madison County has been recaptured. The Kentucky State Police, Post 7, in Richmond, was contacted just before 11:30 a.m. Monday by the Madison County Detention Center regarding the escape of 31 year-old Thomas B. Crowe of Berea. Crowe escaped custody and fled from the detention bus enroute to […]

KSP in search of escaped inmate from Madison County

The Kentucky State Police, Post 7, in Richmond, was contacted just before 11:30 a.m. Monday by the Madison County Detention Center regarding an escaped inmate. The initial investigation alleges Thomas B. Crowe, 31 years old of Richmond, escaped custody and fled from the detention bus enroute to a rehabilitation facility. He is described as being […]

10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Richmond Youth Team Dominates at Knoxville Tournament

The 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Richmond youth team traveled over 2 hours to the Knoxville Convention Center in Tennessee on Saturday, August 5th. With nine youth competitors between the ages of 7 and 14, the team emerged triumphant, earning the title of youth tournament champions. Leading the charge was Natilee Wells, a recent national title […]

Elias Reynolds captures history of Enrich building in Mural

If you were traveling down South Second Street this past weekend, the mural on the Enrich building should have caught your attention. Elias Reynolds, an Ashland artist who is originally from Richmond, worked Saturday and Sunday to finish his mural which pays tribute to the history of the Enrich building. From 1915 to 2023, Reynolds […]

Bullying/prejudices examined in new film to be screened at EKU

There’s a new film called “Bully High” and itis making its way to Richmond for a special screening, thanks to the Eastern Kentucky University Psychology Clinic. In what promoters are calling a “coming-of-age drama,” the film tackles some of today’s most controversial issues such as religious prejudice, sexual orientation, and bullying. The movie will screen on Wednesday, […]

Locals participate and excel at 2023 IBJJF Pan Am Martial Arts Championship

2700 youth gathered in Orlando Florida over this past weekend to find out who has what it takes to be the best at the IBJJF Pan Ams event held annually.  Natilee Wells, an upcoming 8th-grade student at Madison Middle School, secured an outstanding victory at the IBJJF Pan Am Championship. Representing 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu […]

Annual Hops and Vines Festival this Saturday in Richmond

The Annual Hops & Vine Festival presented by CG Bank is set for Saturday, July 22, 2023 from 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm. It raises money for the Humane Society of Madison County Animal League for Life who will be on hand with adoptable pets. Apollo Pizza and its sister store Steam Engine Pizza Pub […]

Arrest made in wild double shooting in Richmond stemming from “road rage”

We have an update from that bizarre double shooting incident in Richmond a couple of weeks ago. On Friday, June 30, a little after noon, Richmond Police responded to Jason Drive and Lowell Avenue in reference to a gunshot victim at each location.  The male on Jason Drive was shot one time in the abdomen.  […]

Team “Shew” miscues, but hangs in with Rally North America to finish

Driving through corn and soy bean fields in southern Indiana was the norm for Day 4 at Rally North America 2023. Yes, we left beautiful French Lick Springs Hotel after saying goodbye to Larry Bird Boulevard. By the way, Larry does have a home in West Baden, Indiana today with a leprechaun in his front […]

Rally North America TV show spends Day 3 touring and roaring out of Richmond

Trevor & Abba Lyn Milkins and Elsie, rescue dog from South Carolina

What better way to start Day 3 of the Rally North America Scavenger Hunt and Road Rally than beginning in downtown, small town America defined as Richmond, Kentucky. It was a beautiful July Summer morning. The cars and participants lined up between Second and Third Streets with Richmond Police handling the blockade. With blue lights […]

Richmond City Commission hears from EKU’s McFaddin during July meeting

President David McFaddin addressed the regular meeting of the Richmond City Commission Tuesday night. Dr. McFaddin used the term “excitement” when speaking about the largest freshman class expected for Fall 2023 at Eastern Kentucky University. The projected Fall 2023 enrollment is estimated at 14,680 students. Students will be arriving on Wednesday, August 9 through Friday, […]

Heroin overdoses and other complaints lead police to Richmond home for arrest

Multiple reports of Heroin overdoses were received by police last Friday July 7, 2023, in Madison County. After initiating an investigating, police conducted a search warrant for a residence at 303 Brooks Road in Richmond around 4 am Saturday. Police say even more complaints were gathered regarding this location as their investigation continued that morning. […]

Ground breaking for new law enforcement training facility held in Richmond Monday

Photo courtesy Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet

Today, July 10, 2023, Governor Andy Beshear was joined by other state and local officials, to break ground in Richmond on a new training facility for Kentucky’s law enforcement officers.  The new “Jody Cash Multipurpose Training Facility” will be a 42,794 square-foot facility with a 50-yard, 30-lane firing range designed for officers to learn important […]

Rally North America TV show “Backroads of Appalachia” rally passing through Richmond

Do you want to twist through the majestic Appalachia Mountains, driving along scenic back roads surrounded by over 85 sports cars, muscle cars, and other unique rides, searching for secret check points at incredible locations and items found uniquely along the route? Well tune into the Backroads of Appalachia Rally TV show.  Backroads of Appalachia […]

The Future Of Cross Country In Madison County

When most folks in Madison County think of the best athletes to come from the area, they usually name the likes of Dominique Hawkins, Damien Harris, Larry Warford, and some other names which come up in the conversation. What most do not realize is these top athletes all have come from the top sports of basketball […]

Man urinates in and damages RPD cruiser after arrest

Christopher Vulgar of Waco

Last night around 11 p.m. June 22, 2023, Richmond Police responded to fight call at the Galaxy Bowling Center parking lot on Amberly Way. According to the police report, officers observed Christopher Vulgar of Waco yelling aggressively at other people in the area. The officer on scene stated Vulgar was slurring his speech, smelled of […]

AppHarvest financial woes compounded with threat of foreclosure on new Richmond facility

AppHarvest is facing a foreclosure action against its 60-acre farm on Speedwell Road here in Richmond. That’s according to a report by the Commonwealth Journal. Citing a court filing in Madison Circuit Court, AppHarvest risks losing one of its largest greenhouse facilities to foreclosure if it doesn’t reach a resolution with a creditor demanding over […]

Richmond man in custody after alleged confession to relations with daughter

42 year old, Brent Still of Richmond

Friday night, June 2nd, 2023, the Richmond Police Department was contacted by the Lancaster Police Department in reference to an 18-year-old female that reported to Lancaster Police that she had been sexually assaulted in Richmond by her biological father. The female was taken to Ephraim McDowell regional Medical Center in Danville by Lancaster Police for examination. […]

Madison County inmate at large after walk away

Tyler J. Blevins of Vanceburg

The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, is looking for an inmate who walked away from the Bluegrass Career and Development Center just before 6:00 am this morning, June 1st, 2023. The initial investigation indicates Tyler J. Blevins, 32 years of age from Vanceburg, KY, walked away from the facility in Richmond. He is described as […]

Wanted man who fled Richmond Police on foot, found hiding in drainage ditch

Friday May 26, 2023, Richmond Police responded to a residence on Cottonwood Drive in Richmond to assist with serving an arrest warrant for a resident at that location for failure to appear in court in both Fayette and Montgomery Counties, where warrants were issued. According to the arrest citation, after the subject realized police were […]

Richmond overdose investigation leads to manslaughter charges

A Lexington man was arrested today and lodged in the Madison County Detention center charged with manslaughter, second-degree. The arrest is the result of an investigation of an incident that occurred back in January of 2022, where officers responded to an overdose on Memory Lane in Richmond. The victim was transported to Baptist Health Richmond, where he was pronounced dead. […]

Richmond’s Joey Lopes, achieves big success at Jiu Jitsu Tournament in West Virginia

10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Richmond is proud to announce the outstanding achievements of their student, Joey Lopes, who recently participated in the Fuji Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Tournament held in West Virginia on Saturday, May 27th. Joey showcased his exceptional skills and determination, securing the gold medal in both the gi and no-gi divisions of the […]

KLC Presents Safety Grant to City of Richmond

The Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) presented the City of Richmond with a 2023 Safety Grant. KLC Insurance Services workers’ compensation members receive the money to help fund various programs and services that reduce liability and make the city safer. KLC has awarded more than $5.5 million in liability and safety grants since 1999. Representatives for […]