More tourism-friendly Community Park plan unveiled
Music, theater, festivals and ball fields expected to attract crowds
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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
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
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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
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Despite multiple disruptions, county 911 operators broke records, earned top recognition
FISCAL COURT— A combination of severe weather, a higher than average number of highway wrecks, and other events helped push the number of calls handled by the county's emergency communications center to the most ever on record, a county official told the Fiscal Court during its second regularly
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Taylor seeks fourth term
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EKPC files appeal in case against Berea College
COUNTY COURTHOUSE —The power utility that lost its eminent domain case against Berea College in court last week, has filed an appeal. The appeal will be heard in the appellate court in Frankfort. A court date is expected to be set by the end of this week, according to a
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EKPC cannot build Big Hill Line through Berea College Forest, judge rules
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Blue jewels of summer
Bright blue flashes of male indigo buntings are enlivening the edges of the Brushy Fork field again here in Berea as they forage for insects, seeds and berries. We see them as jewel tone blue not because their feathers have blue pigment, but because of the way blue light bounces
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The lowdown on nuthatches
Most of the time when you see a white-breasted nuthatch, it is creeping down the side of a tree upside down. Sometimes these birds just hang upside down from branches. Biologists have theorized that by moving down a tree from top to bottom, nuthatches can see down into crevices
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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, 2026Opinion
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Andrew Simpson (R) is On the Edge
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May 15, 2026
Anthony Looney (D) is On the Edge
Anthony Looney (D), candidate for State Representative, Dist. 81, is On the Edge. Originally from Pike County, Looney describes the hardships he faced in order to go to and finish college, raise his standard of living, and move to Richmond where he says he loves living. In the interview, we
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