Beshear in Berea to announce massive investment in Madison County
Astemo Americas expected to inject $379 million into local economy in the coming years
September 02, 2026
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. But first, a moment of silence was held in memory of six citizens from Madison County who lost their lives in
September 01, 2026
Kentucky writer, farmer and advocate Wendell Berry dies at 92
by Sarah Ladd, Kentucky Lantern August 31, 2026 Kentucky writer and conservationist Wendell Berry once wrote: “Beware the machinery of longevity. When a man’s life is over the decent thing is for him to die. The forest does not withhold itself from death.” A lover of forests, the farmer,
September 01, 2026
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
River of Life, where the spirit speaks in many tongues
The first in our Book of Common Good series
August 28, 2026
Botkin breaks with pro-development bloc on zone change
Plus property taxes to decrease slightly
August 27, 2026
'Uncomfortable atmosphere'
Newby chastises anonymous citizen protesting use of Flock cameras. Plus, City considers ordinance aimed at slum lords
August 26, 2026
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
Cost overruns and house tear-down on City Commission agenda
RICHMOND—Parking permits for residents of an EKU-adjacent neighborhood, another tear-down, plus tens of thousands in budget overages topped the list of City business during the Commission's most recent meeting on August 11. Ordinance At the top of the order was Ordinance 26-24, giving residents
August 20, 2026