The Army’s Chemical Weapons Alternative (ACWA) program may recommend that all of the 15,000 mustard agent weapons stored at the Blue Grass Army Depot be destroyed in small-scale explosive detonation chambers rather than in the $2 billion chemical neutralization plant under construction at the depot south of Richmond. Full Story »
When 14 students from the Prince of Peace home and school of Guatemala came to Madison County last month to thank churches that have supported them and visit local schools, they left one teacher behind. Full Story »
This year’s Biggest Loser of Madison County competition will be different from those in the past because there will be more emphasis on making permanent lifestyle changes. Full Story »
City employees will be mandated to work a 40-hour work week if the commission adopts an order that was tabled at its Nov. 24 regular meeting. Full Story »
Former Richmond City Commissioner Jim Barnes filed Monday to campaign for mayor, and now is the only person to have officially filed for the mayor’s seat. Full Story »
The Richmond man accused of robbing a Madison Bank branch last month has been indicted by a federal grand jury. Full Story »
An Eastern Kentucky University student was scheduled to be arraigned this morning on a charge of having a sexually explicit conversation with a juvenile using a computer. Full Story »
Although his forecast of normal temperatures and rainfall for this past summer was way wide of the mark, state climatologist Dr. Stuart Foster is not afraid to offer a winter forecast. Full Story »
After a history of hurdles including a lack of staffing and funding, the Richmond Teen Center re-opened on Oct. 5 and is serving more than 20 teens each day, according to the center’s director Anthony Young, who previously served as the city’s parks and recreation summer camp coordinator. Full Story »
A Berea man accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl living in his home has been indicted on a first-degree sexual abuse charge. Full Story »
Students of Jon McChesney’s REC 460 class at Eastern Kentucky University are continuing to use recreation as a means of healing, and the latest example of the class’ efforts is the U-ROC (Using Recreation to Overcome Challenges) camp. Full Story »
The president and chief executive officer of a Richmond-based Web design company is facing a felony charge of theft by deception for allegedly defrauding Madison Bank of more than $15,000. Full Story »
A new indictment returned Thursday against a Berea man charges him with 143 counts of possession of child pornography. Full Story »
PAINT LICK – A bit of green grass peaked through the white snow that covered the ground Saturday morning in Paint Lick. However slight the snowfall, there was enough for Santa Claus to glide into this historic village that straddles the Madison-Garrard county line. Full Story »
A Berea man accused of shooting his wife at their home was indicted Thursday for her murder. Full Story »
LEXINGTON — The attorney for Steve Nunn, the former lawmaker accused of murder in the death of his one-time fiancée Amanda Ross, said in a civil hearing Friday he may have to withdraw as Nunn’s attorney if the judge will not release funds from an escrow account to pay his legal expenses. Full Story »
Santa Claus has a full schedule in Richmond this month, reading letters, responding to e-mails and making phone calls. Full Story »
The Richmond Area Arts Council is sponsoring a Christmas concert and tour of homes Sunday, Dec. 13. Full Story »
Teachers in Madison County have been rewarded for their innovative ideas in math, science and technology. Full Story »
Richmond police were called to the scene of an accidental shooting Monday night at a home in the 2000 block of Edgewood Drive.According to Richmond Police Department spokesman Sgt. Willard Reardon, officers were called to the home around 10:30 p.m. to investigate the shooting. Full Story »
At approximately 8:06 p.m. Wednesday, Richmond police received a call of a robbery in progress at the BP gas station at the intersection of Four Mile Road and the Robert R. Martin Bypass. Full Story »
The second wave of the H1N1 influenza pandemic appeared to peak in mid October, the Madison County Board of Health was told Wednesday night, but a third wave could occur in the winter. Full Story »
Officials from Richmond, Berea and Madison County appear to be moving quickly and amicably toward consolidation of their emergency 911 dispatch services. Full Story »
Burglary charges against two men accused of stealing more than $28,000 in items from a Red Hill Road home will go to a grand jury following a hearing Wednesday. Full Story »
The Madison County Public Library is trying to make it easier for prospective job seekers to find employment. Full Story »
Fireworks light up the sky at the Arkansas State Capitol in Little Rock. AP/Danny Johnston
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