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Berea
Madison County, Kentucky
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HCAC WOMENS HOOPS: Berea College opens season with new coach, lots of new players
Berea College’s women’s basketball team is opening its season with a new head coach and a substantially changed roster. The team competes in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference. The Richmond Register report…
Man charged in deadly Berea bank shooting will not appear for arraignment on state charges
Federal prosecutors have denied a request for Brailen Weaver to appear in state court for arraignment on charges stemming from April’s fatal Berea bank shooting. Weaver, 19, is accused of killing Breanna Edwards and…
Big Hill Transmission Line: Kentucky judge blocks EKPC eminent domain bid; appeal moves to higher court
Berea College has secured a significant legal victory in a long-standing dispute over a historic forest. A circuit court judge ruled against East Kentucky Power Cooperative's attempt to use eminent domain for the Big…
Fraley reelected, city council sees new blood in Berea elections
Berea Mayor Bruce Fraley has secured a third term in office following the recent municipal elections. Fraley defeated challengers Ricky Clontz and Troy Lane to retain his position. The city council will also see new…
Man arrested for abuse after allegedly squeezing 5-year-old, breaking her rib
The U.S. Marshals Service has arrested 37-year-old Daniel Keate in Berea, Kentucky, on charges of child abuse. Keate was wanted for allegedly squeezing his 5-year-old daughter’s rib cage, resulting in a broken rib…
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Fugitive arrested months after child arrives at hospital with broken rib
A 37-year-old fugitive, Daniel Keate, was arrested in Berea on Tuesday after being on the run for three months. Keate is accused of breaking a 5-year-old girl's rib in August, an injury that required treatment at UK…
New faces elected to Berea City Council; Payne, Startzman, and Caudill hold onto seats
The Berea City Council will undergo significant changes following Tuesday's election. While incumbents John Payne, Katie Startzman, and Steve Caudill successfully retained their seats, the remaining council positions…
Outside the Box: Local inventor working to break ground on ATV safety features
Local inventor Arlis Johnson is working to bring new ATV safety features to market after two decades of development. The Berea native, who first conceived the idea while serving as a Turbine Engine Mechanic in the…
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Eagles roll past Whitley County; Berea's season ends
The Eagles secured a decisive victory over Whitley County in a high school football matchup, concluding Berea's season. The win provides the Eagles with significant momentum as they prepare to head into the postseason…