LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — If you’re out and about, lost your heat or just need a place to keep warm for a while, there are places you can go in Fayette and surrounding counties to do just that. Below is a list of warming centers or public spaces where you can visit to keep warm and dry.   Fayette County No designated “warming center,” however, the public is welcome to visit any open, public facility should they need access to warm space like libraries, community centers, etc., according to the city Madison County Madison Home 105 Fifth Street, Richmond, Ky. Register 5 to 6 p.m. Red Li ..read more

BEREA, Ky. (WTVQ) — A Berea woman was arrested last week after being accused of abusing her 6-month-old. On Dec. 22, Hannah Rupard took her baby to a local clinic; doctors said the baby needed to be seen at UK Hospital for treatment, according to Berea police. When Rupard, 21, took her baby to the hospital the same day, a social worker called the police. When officers arrived at the hospital, they say Rupard admitted that she hit her 6-month-old three times in the head, causing bruising. She also allegedly pulled off one of the baby’s toenails and forcibly pushed a pacifier into her mouth, cau ..read more

RICHMOND, Ky. (WTVQ) — Funeral arrangements have been announced for Madison County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Sam Manley. Visitation will be Monday, Dec. 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Church on the Rock in Berea. Funeral services will be on Tuesday, Dec. 19 at noon, also at Church on the Rock. Burial will follow, at the Madison County Memorial Garden. The sheriff’s office will serve as Honor guard and pallbearers alongside family. Manley died suddenly on Dec. 12 at Baptist Health in Richmond. He was 71. He served in law enforcement for 36 years and retired from the Richmond Police Department in 2005 afte ..read more

BEREA, Ky. (WTVQ) — It’s a story we read and watch movies about — but one church allows people to experience it in real life. The Journey to Bethlehem hosted by Church on the Rock is happening this weekend. The marketplace is part of Church on the Rock’s Journey to Bethlehem drive-through which is the first one they’ve put on since 2018. It’s so famous that people from surrounding states come all the way here just to see it. “Every year we have people come from five surrounding states. Of course Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio, Indiana, Virginia. It’s amazing at the people – and a lot of folks have ..read more

BEREA, Ky. (WTVQ) — A call originally for animal neglect in Berea led to two parents being charged with abuse concerning their five children. In September, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home on Harrison King Lane for a complaint of animal neglect. The initial investigation into the animal neglect complaint led to a call for assistance from the Department of Community Based Services. George and Samantha Hill allegedly locked their five minor children in a bedroom for extended periods of time with limited food, water and without restroom breaks, deputies said. The case has ..read more

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BEREA, Ky. (WTVQ) — A Berea woman is accused of taking Kentucky State Police on a high-speed pursuit into Garrard County while her child was in the backseat of her car last week. According to an arrest citation, Laila Winfield was stopped on Chestnut Street in Berea for only having on working taillight on Friday, Oct. 20 around 7 p.m. She was also allegedly not wearing a seatbelt. Winfield fled in her car during the traffic stop, heading toward Paint Lick, KSP said. She was also driving 70 mph in a 55 mph zone and continued driving “erratic” speeds. While a trooper tried to stop Winfield agai ..read more

MT. VERNON, Ky. (WTVQ) — A 62-year-old man driving a motorcycle has died after a collision involving a truck in Rockcastle County on Sunday. The crash happened yesterday around 2:30 p.m. at the intersection of US 25 North and the exit 59 ramp of I-75. A 50-year-old man was driving a truck off the exit ramp when he pulled out in front of the man driving a motorcycle, according to Kentucky State Police. Barry Allen, of Berea, was ejected from the motorcycle and taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Berea, Collision, Crash, Kentucky ..read more

BEREA, Ky. (WTVQ) — A Berea man has been arrested for allegedly shooting at officers twice at his home on Redbud Drive. According to his arrest citation, Berea police arrived at Daniel Lewis’ home for a call of shots being fired. Once there, police say they tried to “de-escalate” the situation in the backyard and that’s when Lewis allegedly pointed a rifle at officers and shot multiple times. Officers shot back, and Lewis dropped his gun. Berea police then tried to talk to Lewis again, and Lewis allegedly responded by grabbing his rifle and firing more shots at police. Officers fired back. Le ..read more

BEREA, Ky. (WTVQ) — A Berea middle school teacher who was arrested in March for sex crime-related charges against children appeared in court again Thursday. Christopher Workman was seen for a pretrial conference, however instead, it was rescheduled for Oct. 5. The 39-year-old is listed as a language arts teacher on the Farristown Middle School’s staff directory. He was arrested on March 2. Workman is charged with sodomy (victim under 12 years of age) and four counts of sexual abuse. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Berea, christopher workman, farristown middle school, madison cou ..read more