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A stolen vehicle in Lexington Monday, led the Lexington Police Department air support unit on a pursuit of the vehicle into Madison County.  The vehicle was reported stolen around 11 yesterday from the Walmart on Nicholasville Road and Man O’ War Boulevard. Lexington Police helicopter searched and later located the vehicle at a residence on Charlie Norris Road in Madison County.That’s when units with the Madison County Sheriff’s department conve…

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Lexington Police Air Support finds stolen vehicle at residence on Charlie Norris in Madison - WBONTV Local News for Richmond KY

The internet is full of scammers and pirates looking to exploit people, get money from them, or cause them grief for not paying up.Here at WBON-TV9, we want to alert everyone to repeated postings we, and many other news outlets get.These posts always appear in the comments, and have some exciting headline like “police captured the incident on video,” or “Eyewitness video of the accident,” etc.  When you click on these posts however, what you get…

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The Madison County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call of an assault involving two men on College Hill Road on Wednesday around 11:00 a.m.According to official reports, Kenneth Biggs confronted his son, Devin Biggs over money the father accused the son of stealing. That’s when an argument ensued and things got physical. Devin Biggs then struck the father, Kenneth Biggs. with a machete in the forearm causing serious injury.Kenneth Biggs was take…

Son with machete assaults father on College Hill - WBONTV Local News for Richmond KY

RICHMOND, Ky. – Freshman forward Ella Grode scored in the 55th minute to power the Eastern Kentucky University women's soccer team to a 1-0 victory over West Georgia on Thursday evening at the EKU Soccer Field.

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Originally published by WEKU. Two researchers at Eastern Kentucky University are using a second federal grant to study how to better determine the origin and cause of structure fires. The project involves depth measurements of different types of drywall. EKU Professor Greg Gorbett is co-principal investigator. He said if they can better determine the origin of a fire then they are more likely to find the correct cause. “What can we do other than…

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Two EKU professors continue to study drywall to better determine fire origins - The Lexington Times

RICHMOND, Ky. (WKYT) – The Blue Grass Army Depot is testing a new artificial intelligence tool that can help detect various threats. It says it’s the first Department of Defense organization to do this. The surveillance software uses cameras and drones to detect intruders and active shooters. “We want to make sure we’re safe, secure, […]

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Blue Grass Army Depot testing new artificial intelligence tool to detect threats - Techregister

A Paramedic, who lost their life in a fatal helicopter crash Monday evening in Owen County, had close ties to Madison CountyJames Welsh, and his wife Haley, were both EKU graduates and James was also a former Madison County paramedic. The couple were married at the Chenault Vineyards in Madison County.Welsh was one of three people killed around 5:30 Monday evening when the helicopter they were in reportedly hit a “guy wire line” and crashed whil…

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One of three who perished in helicopter crash, had close ties to Madison Co. - WBONTV Local News for Richmond KY

The Janis Ian Archives are opening at Berea College in one week. The multi-Grammy award winning singer/songwriter rose to fame in the 60’s and 70’s with songs like “Society’s Child” and “At Seventeen.” Ian previously funded a scholarship at Berea College to help those returning to school who may be too old to be considered for other scholarships. She said she had some options when deciding where to send her archives. “I don’t have an Alma Mater …

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Janis Ian archives open at Berea College in one week - The Lexington Times

Originally published by WEKU. Madison County school Ignite Academy is getting a $100,000 donation to fund its welding and robotics programs. Both campuses in Richmond and Berea will be able to buy equipment for their classes with the money. Madison County Schools opened the academy in 2020 to house workforce programs. “One of the things about career and technical education, as well as STEM education, is oftentimes some of the equipment can be ver

Madison County Schools’ Ignite Academy receives donation for welding, robotics programs - The Lexington Times

Whistleblower Account Challenges Organ Donation Protocols In a chilling incident that has sent shockwaves through the medical community, a declared brain-dead organ donor reportedly showed signs of life as surgeons prepared to harvest his organs. This alarming event, which occurred at Baptist Health Richmond Hospital in Kentucky in October 2021, has sparked intense debate about organ donation procedures and ethical considerations. A nightmare sc…

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Kentucky man comes 'back to life' as surgeons began the process of harvesting his organs

RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Blue Grass Chemical Activity (BGCA) has scheduled a test of the emergency sirens for Wednesday, October 23, at noon, at the Blue Grass Army Depot. This test is a precursor to a planned Chemical Incident/Mishap Response and Assistance exercise set for November 20, according to a release. Residents and individuals near the depot area are likely to hear the sirens during both the upcoming test and the full-scale…

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