Madison County Schools launches its own police department
In the past, the district relied on officers from Richmond and Berea police departments, as well as the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, to protect the district’s 21 schools.
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Child with autism leaves Scott County elementary school undetected, mother raises safety concerns
Scott County Schools is investigating after a non-verbal autistic child left Southern Elementary undetected.
FEMA approves public assistance funding for Madison County flood recovery
FEMA has approved public assistance funding for Madison County and 19 other Kentucky counties to help recover from this summer’s devastating floods.
Madison County Sheriff's Office K-9 dies after years of service
The Madison County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of one of its K-9 officers. Patrol K-9 Kuco died suddenly in the early morning hours Thursday, according to a post from the sheriff's office.
Berea Astemo factory worker found dead near failed machine, authorities say
Officials with Berea law enforcement and the Madison County Coroner's Office said that a 33-year-old man was found dead on Wednesday morning at an Astemo factory.
Man killed in machine-related incident at Ky. manufacturing plant
A man has died after an incident at a Berea Manufacturing plant, according to Madison County Coroner Jimmy Cornelison.
Appeals court allows class action lawsuit over ‘noxious’ Scott County landfill to move forward
The Kentucky Court of Appeals is allowing a class action lawsuit to move forward against a shuttered Scott County landfill that local residents have lodged complaints against for years over allegations of pervasive and…
Name of motorcyclist killed in Nicholasville crash will not be released
The name of the motorcyclist killed in a crash Aug.14 will not be released, according to the Jessamine County Coroner.
Shannon Gilday sentenced in deadly 2022 Richmond home invasion, victim's family calls for change
Shannon Gilday, the man who killed a Richmond woman in her home in 2022, was read his sentence on Friday morning in a Madison County courtroom.
First responders on scene of serious crash, part of Versailles Road shut down in both directions
First responders are on the scene of a serious multi-vehicle collision at the Woodford County line.
Versailles Road traffic diverted as police assist Lexington police on a scene
Drivers heading into Lexington from Woodford County should expect traffic disruptions on Versailles Road as law enforcement responds to an ongoing situation.
The Tristan Project: Mother carries on son's legacy with back-to-school drive
A Madison County mother is honoring her son's memory through an annual back-to-school drive that serves hundreds of kids.
Scott County resident says goodbye to stench after city works to remove sump pump behind her home
Scott County will demolish a sump pump station that has caused flooding and foul odors in a resident's backyard for nearly 40 years.
Scott County Emergency Services trains for water rescues
Georgetown-Scott County EMS and the Scott County Fire Department joined for Training Thursday to practice water responses.
Madison County flood victims get community support as recovery efforts continue weeks later
Harvest Time Worship Center's Harvest of Hope initiative is hosting a flood relief benefit on Aug. 15 to support Richmond families still rebuilding.
Flood relief fundraiser planned at Madison County Fairgrounds
To help flood victims, Harvest Time Worship Center is partnering with Enrich to host a flood benefit on Saturday, August 15th, from 2-6 pm at the Madison County Fairgrounds.
Georgetown City Council approves investment into 911 center for updated equipment
The Georgetown City Council approved an over $580,000 investment into new equipment for the Georgetown-Scott County 911 Center.
Community rallies with raffles, events to support Versailles family affected by pool room fire
less than a month after a fire destroyed Wilson's Pool Room and the apartments above it in downtown Versailles, the Wilson family says it is hopeful to reopen and grateful for the support of the Woodford County…
Scott County road closed for urgent repairs, officials say
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says a highway in Scott County is closed for urgent cross drain repairs.
Madison County Sheriff’s Office participates in fundraiser event for child with leukemia
Texas Roadhouse and The Madison County Sheriff’s Office are partnering up to raise money for three-year-old Claire who is fighting leukemia.
'Tip-a-Cop' event in Richmond raises money for 3-year-old battling leukemia
Madison County deputies will collect tips at Texas Roadhouse Tuesday to help Claire James, a 3-year-old diagnosed with leukemia in May, as her family faces mounting medical costs.
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Barr urges Trump to approve major disaster declaration for Kentucky flood damage
Four people died in the flooding — three in Madison County and one in Jackson County.
‘Period Provisions’: Madison County woman works to put free menstrual products in schools
Chante Perryman, the organizer behind Period Provisions, said the effort is aimed at making sure students are not distracted from their education by a lack of access to feminine hygiene products.
Woodford County honors firefighters who battled July 9 downtown Versailles blaze
Woodford County government leaders on Tuesday recognized local and regional firefighters who responded to a July 9 fire that city leaders say was one of the most significant in city history.
KY organization working to help Madison Co. flood survivors with long-term recovery
One month after deadly flooding swept through Madison County, killing three people and displacing several others, local organizations and emergency management officials are shifting their focus from immediate relief to…
Madison County Animal Shelter looking for information after 5 cats die inside tote taped shut
Five cats died after being intentionally trapped inside a tote and left outdoors on Monday, and now the Madison County Animal Shelter is asking the public to come forward with information.
Lanes on Southbound I-75 in Scott County shut down
Only one lane is open on Southbound I-75 in Scott County due to a crash.
All lanes of I-75 South reopen after injury multi-vehicle crash in Madison County
All lanes of I-75 South have reopened in Madison County after a multi-vehicle crash on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Richmond Police Department.
Bear spotted on Fayette County woman’s back patio
A woman living on North Yarnallton Pike near the Fayette-Scott County line says a bear appeared on her back patio early Monday morning.
Injury crash closes section of I-75 South in Madison Co.
A crash on I-75 South has closed all lanes near mile marker 77 in Madison County between exits 77 and 83, according to the Richmond Police Department.
Cats found taped inside of plastic tote, officials searching for answers
Authorities say they found a tote containing cats and kittens that had been intentionally taped inside in Madison County.
I-75 crash involving 2 semi-trucks cleared, 1 driver taken to hospital
Only one lane is open on Southbound I-75 in Scott County due to a crash.
Kentucky Horse Park hosts free Back-to-School Bash for Fayette and Scott County families
The Kentucky Horse Park welcomed families for a free Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, giving students one last chance to make memories before the school year begins.
GSCEMS awarded $300,000 grant to expand community paramedicine program
The Kentucky Rural Health Transformation Community Paramedicine Request for Applications has awarded the Georgetown-Scott County EMS $289,275 to expand the county's community-based healthcare.
$6.8 improvements coming to I-75 rest area in Scott County
The project will widen the entrance ramp to expand truck parking, reconstruct the truck parking lot with concrete pavement and upgrade the high-mast lighting.
Madison County inmate sentenced in federal court for coercing teen into child porn
A Madison County inmate was sentenced Thursday to 28 years after coercing a teen to produce child pornography.
