County announces first spend of opioid abatement money
Plus, 102 more acres approved for development, bringing total to 1,301+ since August
September 14, 2026Land Use
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Botkin breaks with pro-development bloc on zone change
Plus property taxes to decrease slightly
August 27, 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
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
Carr farm rezoned for industry amidst public outcry
'History will tell if we were right,' Magistrate Tom Botkin
August 12, 2026
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
The players vs. naysayers in deal to turn Carr farm into regional business park
An exclusive investigation: Is interlocal collaboration a key to innovative economic development for all, or a window on the world of a self-dealing political class?
July 21, 2026
EKPC files appeal in case against Berea College
COUNTY COURTHOUSE —The power utility that lost its eminent domain case against Berea College in court last week, has filed an appeal. The appeal will be heard in the appellate court in Frankfort. A court date is expected to be set by the end of this week, according to a
April 08, 2026
EKPC cannot build Big Hill Line through Berea College Forest, judge rules
Victory for College bucks state trends in eminent domain
April 03, 2026