The Edge is Madison County's place for election night coverage
Podcasts, transcripts, and live reporting from the County Courthouse on election night
May 19, 2026
When our elected leaders say they support property rights, ask them what they did to help protect the Gabbard farm
It’s up to us to keep our leaders accountable
May 17, 2026
Is that a duck in the tree?
Wood ducks nest in tree holes or nest boxes near water. Unlike most ducks, wood ducks have claws for perching in trees. Once the ducklings hatch, they have to jump—often the equivalent of a 4-story building—from the nest to the ground. Male wood ducks are colorful, with
May 17, 2026
Andrew Simpson (R) is On the Edge
Talking traffic, urban sprawl, locally sourced food, and preserving farmland
May 15, 2026
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
Jay Bowman (I) is On the Edge
The entrepreneur from Boone County wants to inspire Congress to 'do its job'
May 14, 2026
Greg Plucinski (R) is On the Edge
The pharmaceutical manufacturer has a lot to say about taxation
May 14, 2026
Mike Barnett tapped by Council to fill empty seat
Barnett will step down from PnZ Commission effective immediately
May 13, 2026
Grand jury will hear evidence in Berea bank killer's case
LEXINGTON—The defendant in the Berea bank killings in April waived his right to a preliminary hearing this morning in the US District Court. A grand jury will now decide whether and on what counts to indict Brailen Weaver, 18, most recently of Covington. The federal charges Weaver faces include
May 12, 2026