Richmond Register

Police arrested a Bell County man Saturday night on a first-degree criminal mischief charge after he allegedly shattered the window of a Main Street nightclub. Full Story »

The first candidate for the 2010 Richmond City Commission race filed Monday, and said he felt more than qualified to do the job.Arthur G. Pace, 62, has lived in Richmond since 1965 and is an Eastern Kentucky University graduate. He spent 30 years working in auto parts and petroleum industries. Full Story »

The Richmond Unit of the Salvation Army on Monday issued a statement disavowing the action of some Red Kettle campaign volunteers that it fears could be construed as a political endorsement. Full Story »

It has been almost five years since Richmond’s comprehensive plan officially was revised, and city planning and zoning director Mike Roberts addressed the commission Tuesday saying it was time to begin preparing for the revision process. Full Story »

A father and his mentally handicapped daughter died early Sunday morning in what Madison County Coroner Jimmy Cornelison is calling an apparent a murder-suicide. Full Story »

A group of eight Kentucky State Police troopers filled the Richmond Walmart on Saturday morning, but not because a crime had been committed. Full Story »

The Daniel Boone Chapter of the American Red Cross has been busy this month responding to eight fires in its seven-county area in less than 10 days that left eight families homeless. Full Story »

A recent order adopted by the Richmond City Commission involving prayer before public meetings is a bit less libelous, but still has a few problems, said William Sharp, attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Kentucky. Full Story »

A Berea man indicted last week on child pornography possession charges will be tried in February in an unrelated case for rape and sodomy. Full Story »

The African American Mentoring Program is beginning to take shape. Full Story »

FRANKFORT — An arrest warrant was issued Friday for Mount Vernon Mayor Clarice Kirby after she was indicted by a Rockcastle County grand jury for abuse of her public trust, bribery of a public servant, a fraudulent insurance act and official misconduct. Full Story »

With the onset of the holiday season, it is important to remind everyone in this nation to take extra safety precautions to prevent cooking and decoration fires in the home, according to Corey Lewis, public information officer for the Richmond Fire Department. Full Story »

Billie Kelly has been teaching eighth-grade students at Clark-Moores Middle School the importance of financial responsibility. Full Story »

The baseball field at B. Michael Caudill Middle School now has a name. Full Story »

A group of four employees from the defunct Britton Chevrolet dealership in Berea are facing additional theft charges in connection with vehicle sales the dealership made before closing. Full Story »

The cost for several services offered by Richmond Park’s and Recreation Department were increased Tuesday after the city commission adopted three orders establishing new usage rates for facilities.The city’s parks and recreation center, at 321 N. Second Street, often is rented for birthdays, family dinners and other events. Full Story »

The H1N1 flu remains widespread in Kentucky but the rate of infection has slowed, according to state health officials. Full Story »

(Editor’s note: The following story contains graphic information some readers may find offensive.)A competency hearing will be conducted prior to a Jan. 14 pretrial conference in the case of a woman accused of raping and sodomizing a 15-year-old boy.Jaclyn Dawn VanWinkle, 26, faces charges of third-degree rape, third-degree sodomy, third-degree unlawful transaction with a minor and first-degree ... Full Story »

The owner of Central Kentucky Mobile Homes on Irvine Road told Richmond Police on Monday that 40 gallons of diesel fuel had been stolen from one of his transportation trucks sometime during the previous three days. Full Story »

The following is a list of 2010 election candidates according to Thursday’s roster from the Madison County Clerk’s Office: County attorney: T. Marcum “Marc” Robbins County clerk: Francette Durbin, Lisa A. Davis, Joey Fritz Full Story »

The Madison County Health Department is hosting walk-in clinics at both Berea and Richmond clinic locations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Full Story »

The gymnasium at Mayfield Elementary School was turned into a wildlife exhibit on Wednesday, as students learned to identify fish, insects and animals based on appearance and varying characteristics and tendencies. Full Story »

Contrary to rumors making the rounds of Internet chat rooms, the Richmond Housing Authority has no plans to close the Robinson Terrace housing complex, the city’s oldest. Full Story »

Richmond’s Interim City Manager Jimmy Howard had a lot of questions Wednesday for the E-911 board, and he received a lot of answers — most of which were good news. Full Story »

A woman charged with first-degree robbery for allegedly threatening to shoot a Kohl’s jewelry clerk before fleeing with $4,500 in merchandise will go before a grand jury. Full Story »