Carr farm rezoned for industry amidst public outcry
'History will tell if we were right,' Magistrate Tom Botkin
August 12, 2026News
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Delay-plagued mega sports complex set to open in October
Plus, pool hours change, and Irvinton museum interior renovations completed
August 12, 2026
Berea Board of Ed says goodbye to Rohrer now, Burnside and McCay later
BEREA – The Berea Independent School Board is preparing for changes in its membership after Board member Sarah Rohrer resigned and longtime members Jackie Burnside, PhD, and Tom McCay, announced they will not seek additional terms. Rohrer, whose term began in October 2024, said she is leaving the position with gratitude
August 12, 2026
Madison County public school district gets its own police force
RICHMOND—When classes begin this fall, the Madison County School District will have its own independent police force, made up of 19 full-time school resource officers assigned to schools across the county. To date, 16 have been hired. The school where the officer is placed will be their only
August 07, 2026
Berea Celtic Fest and Gathering returns for its 17th year
BEREA—More than 70 musicians, singers, and dancers from 12 states will come to Berea from August 13 through August 16 for the Berea Celtic Fest and Gathering, a celebration of art and music from across the seven Celtic nations. The event includes concerts, workshops, presentations, traditional music sessions, and
August 06, 2026
Mysterious wreck in Berea walk-in clinic parking lot
BEREA—A man in his mid- to late-40s is in stable condition at UK hospital following a wreck at about 9:00 this morning in the parking lot in front of the Berea Walk-in Clinic on Paint Lick Road, according to a first responder on the scene. Berea
August 06, 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
EXCLUSIVE: Terrill quits Council, backs Clontz for mayor
Says he'll remain on ballot for November but won't campaign
July 21, 2026
Exclusive: official citation of Newby arrest details slurred speech, other impairments
The sheriff report filed when an elected City official was arrested around midnight on Friday, July 3, details just how impaired he was behind the wheel of his vehicle. Over the Fourth of July weekend, Richmond City Commissioner Jim Newby was arrested by a Madison County Sheriff who conducted a
July 17, 2026