What in the World?!
Diplomatic relations between the US and Taiwan could be in peril
October 12, 2026
Saint Joe's in good health, plus developers plan shopping center in Berea
Public can comment on move to annex county property for retail development during next P and Z meeting
October 09, 2026
Two local zoning appeals test constitutionality of mysterious new state law
Law suits filed over Fiscal Court's flip of +1,000 acres from ag to development could hinge on how court defines plaintiffs' legal standing under HB321
October 09, 2026
Opening of soccer fields at mega complex could be delayed
RICHMOND—Progress is inching along on the regional sports complex, but it's possible the soccer fields won't be ready for use until next fall, according to the city manager. The mega sports facility was supposed to open this month but was delayed after additional change orders.
October 07, 2026
Kentucky-Japan sister city program going strong after 39 years
BEREA—City officials and members of the Madison County International Committee hosted a ceremonial dinner last Friday evening to welcome this year's delegation from Hokuto City, Japan. Every other year the host city, which alternates between Berea/Richmond/Madison County and Hokuto City, welcomes a delegation and plans
October 06, 2026
AI bros say pump the brakes, while Washington says keep moving
Technology moves faster than the rules around it. AI could be our biggest challenge yet
October 05, 2026
Welcome Hokuto City delegates, plus, why Richmond has no fine dining, appellate court reviews EKPC v Berea College
And an update on our move to nonprofit status
October 04, 2026
Losing one's home can happen suddenly
Haven of Hope welcomes people experiencing homelessness
October 03, 2026
Berea officials rethink Flock camera use
But severing ties to the surveillance tool's manufacturer can be tricky amid a larger federal agenda to capture local data
October 02, 2026