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Operations temporarily halted at Berea Astemo plant following on-the-job death of employee

BEREA—The big news this week for the City was to have been the announcement of a local industrial powerhouse's multi-million dollar expansion set to bring hundreds of new jobs to the region. Instead, on the heels of Astemo Americas welcoming Gov. Andy Beshear and a delegate

September 03, 2026

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Measles alert for Madison County

State health officials are urging Madison Countians to be on alert for signs of measles infection after at least two suspected cases were identified in persons who visited two Richmond locations. Anyone who entered the Lowe's on the Eastern Bypass on August 24 between 1:15 pm and

August 30, 2026

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Reflections from the county campaign trail

Will there be further shake-ups beyond judge executive?

August 16, 2026

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Berea City Council

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What's that smell? Officials probe stink at Exit 77

Plus, City tax rate to remain the same, and coming soon--a citizen's civics academy and a Silver Creek kayak launch?

August 19, 2026

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Flow state: Berea sewer system performed well during recent heavy rains

Plus, refund checks sent to commercial customers of City trash hauler, and the return of Virgil Burnside

August 05, 2026

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Company known for powering data centers unveils plan to build solar/sheep farm in County

Rep from Silicon Ranch says data center not part of project

August 14, 2026

Madison County public school district gets its own police force

RICHMOND—When classes begin this fall, the Madison County School District will have its own independent police force, made up of 19 full-time school resource officers assigned to schools across the county. To date, 16 have been hired.  The school where the officer is placed will be their only

August 07, 2026

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Botkin breaks with pro-development bloc on zone change

Plus property taxes to decrease slightly

August 27, 2026

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Francis responds to allegations of bias, plus more buildings approved for Carriage Place

RICHMOND—The Planning Commission approved three zone changes for Carriage Place, the 200-acre housing development off Berea Road, but not before one Commissioner excused himself from the vote, lest he be accused of bias. It all happened at the City's regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting for August.

August 21, 2026

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Donna Angel minds Berea's business amid growing industrial pressures

Meet Your Municipality visits the Dept. of Business and Economic Development

May 29, 2026

'If the community doesn't trust you, what good are you?'

On the beat with the Berea PD

December 26, 2025

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River of Life, where the spirit speaks in many tongues

The first in our Book of Common Good series

August 28, 2026

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As Fiscal Court moves to rezone 1,200 farmland acres for development, builders mount united front

Lawyer for newly formed pro-growth group asks, What's the alternative?

July 29, 2026

Birds of Berea

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Blue jewels of summer

Bright blue flashes of male indigo buntings are enlivening the edges of the Brushy Fork field again here in Berea as they forage for insects, seeds and berries. We see them as jewel tone blue not because their feathers have blue pigment, but because of the way blue light bounces

June 21, 2026

The lowdown on nuthatches

Most of the time when you see a white-breasted nuthatch, it is creeping down the side of a tree upside down. Sometimes these birds just hang upside down from branches. Biologists have theorized that by moving down a tree from top to bottom, nuthatches can see down into crevices

June 14, 2026

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Reflections from the county campaign trail

Will there be further shake-ups beyond judge executive?

August 16, 2026

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It's time for print newspaper publishers in Kentucky to bury their dead and accept the internet is real

And stop calling digital publishers 'bloggers'

July 12, 2026

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What in the World?!

Is the Mecca Mutual Defense Agreement the beginning of an Islamic NATO?

September 08, 2026

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EKU is building a medical school

The proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine will address the statewide shortage of primary care physicians

September 04, 2026

Opinion

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Is the Mecca Mutual Defense Agreement the beginning of an Islamic NATO?

September 08, 2026

What in the World?!

McConnell is right about NATO: how it helps keep Kentucky jobs stable and secure

August 10, 2026

Podcast

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Andrew Simpson (R) is On the Edge

Talking traffic, urban sprawl, locally sourced food, and preserving farmland

May 15, 2026

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Anthony Looney (D) is On the Edge

Anthony Looney (D), candidate for State Representative, Dist. 81, is On the Edge. Originally from Pike County, Looney describes the hardships he faced in order to go to and finish college, raise his standard of living, and move to Richmond where he says he loves living. In the interview, we

May 15, 2026

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November's Star Party!

Ep. 1 of your monthly guide to the heavens

October 31, 2025

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Berea Celtic Fest and Gathering returns for its 17th year

BEREA—More than 70 musicians, singers, and dancers from 12 states will come to Berea from August 13 through August 16 for the Berea Celtic Fest and Gathering, a celebration of art and music from across the seven Celtic nations. The event includes concerts, workshops, presentations, traditional music sessions, and

August 06, 2026

Kentucky casting calls: you could be famous!

Here's a list of films and tv shows currently casting in the Commonwealth

April 14, 2026