Sports complex opening delayed again
Plus, City showers money on local nonprofits and soccer coach gets key to City
September 14, 2026Richmond
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The pros and cons of school-based law enforcement
The Edge investigates the growing regional trend
September 11, 2026
EKU is building a medical school
The proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine will address the statewide shortage of primary care physicians
September 04, 2026
Operations temporarily halted at Berea Astemo plant following on-the-job death of employee
BEREA—The big news this week for the City was to have been the announcement of a local industrial powerhouse's multi-million dollar expansion set to bring hundreds of new jobs to the region. Instead, on the heels of Astemo Americas welcoming Gov. Andy Beshear and a delegate
September 03, 2026
Breaking: accidental death at Astemo plant confirmed by authorities
A 33-year-old man was killed on the job this morning at the Astemo plant in Berea, The Edge can confirm. "We received a call at 6:50 this morning about an injured maintenance worker who was crushed by machinery he was attempting to work on after it
September 02, 2026
First ever Hellbender Festival kicks off at Fort Boonesborough this Saturday
The mainly Appalachian salamander--North America's largest--is becoming endangered
September 02, 2026
Free legal services, property taxes decrease slightly
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
'Uncomfortable atmosphere'
Newby chastises anonymous citizen protesting use of Flock cameras. Plus, City considers ordinance aimed at slum lords
August 26, 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