Madison County grand jury indicts Brailen Weaver for Berea bank killings
Indictments follow those from federal grand jury, arraignment will be in August
July 17, 2026News
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Berea cinema project to host free screening of Hepburn/Grant classic, “Charade”
The Appalachia Cinema Preservation Society aims to save abandoned movie theaters in the region
July 17, 2026
Five local churches explore each other's faith traditions, break barriers to community
The Book of Common Good project is made possible by the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky
July 11, 2026
Honoring hometown heroes with patriotic banners
BEREA – Banners honoring local veterans and active-duty military members have been installed along Chestnut Street as part of Berea’s first Community Heroes Banner Program. The program was created as a partnership between Berea Tourism and the City of Berea to recognize community members who have served in the
July 10, 2026
Madison County man charged with murder-domestic violence after fatal shooting
MADISON COUNTY—Jake McClure, 34, has been charged with murder-domestic violence after fatally shooting roommate Eddie Matthews, 64, on July 6. McClure called 911 after shooting Matthews. The Madison County Sheriff's Office responded to the call at approximately 7:54 pm at 219 Barker Lane East. The
July 07, 2026
Three people who died in flooding identified in Madison County
by Sarah Ladd, McKenna Horsley and Liam Niemeyer, Kentucky Lantern The three people who died in weekend floods in Madison County have been identified. According to the Madison County Coroner, John Powell, 57, drowned after his basement apartment flooded. Patricia Beck, 51, died at the same location. Garnett Isbell, 73,
July 05, 2026
Guide to Fourth of July weekend celebrations in Madison County
Berea Saturday, July 4 The City of Berea will open the Community Swimming Pool to the public for free between the hours of 1pm and 5pm today, July 4th. In the evening, there will be a variety of kids' activities, live music, and multiple concessions. Berea Parks and Rec
July 04, 2026
At least 25 homicides in Kentucky’s annual domestic violence report for 2025
by Sarah Ladd, Kentucky Lantern July 2, 2026 If you or someone you know has experienced domestic violence, call the National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. You can also contact any of Kentucky’s 15
July 03, 2026
Nearly all opioid settlement funds statewide still unspent, analysis finds
'Blood money' that has been spent has been largely 'ineffective'
July 01, 2026