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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
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
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
Plus property taxes to decrease slightly
August 27, 2026
Newby chastises anonymous citizen protesting use of Flock cameras. Plus, City considers ordinance aimed at slum lords
August 26, 2026
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
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
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
Rep from Silicon Ranch says data center not part of project
August 14, 2026