History and community were highlighted at an inaugural Juneteenth event Saturday, June 20. Families and friends gathered at 61 Waterfall Road in Richmond to observe the holiday. On June 19, 1865, Black enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned the Civil War had ended and that the Emancipation Proclamation had abolished slavery two and half years […]
Local news and updates from Wayne County, Indiana reportersRichmond
Richmond, Indiana is the county seat of Wayne County and sits in the eastern part of the county near the Ohio state line. Full of rich history, vibrant culture and beautiful landscapes, the city offers a wide variety of experiences, neighborhoods, events and community opportunities to residents and visitors alike.
There’s always something new happening in Richmond, and the Western Wayne News team is there to cover it. Our reporters bring updates from local government meetings, school boards, sports teams, colleges and universities, small businesses, non-profit organizations, performing arts events and much more. Below you can find the latest news, information, scores and updates.
For a list of upcoming events in Richmond, Indiana, you can also visit our community calendar at WayneCounty.events. It has local arts events in Richmond, family events in Richmond, Indiana, and much more.
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RCS moving fifth graders back to elementary
Richmond Community Schools committed to returning fifth graders to its elementary schools for the 2027-2028 school year. Fifth graders previously were in elementary schools before RCS moved all fifth and sixth graders to Test Intermediate School and all seventh and eighth graders to Dennis Middle School. Nicole Stults, board vice president, said the discussion to […]
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Historic mansion faces repair needs, possible sale
A Richmond mansion will be closed for tours while the cooling system isn’t working. The air conditioner is just one of the expensive repairs looming at the Gaar House Museum in Richmond, and that big-ticket item has prompted additional reflection about the future of a historically significant home. Board members are considering all long-term options […]
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Garden tour, jazz/big band concerts planned
Two Wayne County arts groups are taking their events outdoors next weekend. One’s a concert in a new venue, and the other is a garden tour. Sunset Series A Richmond Symphony Orchestra ensemble will make its debut on Cambridge City’s new Creitz Park Pavilion stage. Some RSO brass musicians will offer a free concert called […]
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City contracts with Wetzel for 2 police vehicles
Wetzel Ford submitted the only proposal to provide Richmond Police Department with two Ford Explorer Interceptor vehicles. The city’s Board of Public Works and Safety approved a $98,618 contract with Wetzel during its June 11 meeting. Money for the two vehicles is coming from the city’s opioid settlement money. Each year, the city receives a […]
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$5.45M price tag for gorge’s next phases
Richmond Parks and Recreation Department knows which company it wants to lead the next two phases of the Whitewater Gorge Park Activation project. And it knows the cost. Four prospective companies were interviewed about their proposals using the newly permitted build-operate-transfer model. The parks department selected GM Development of Springport as the developer, working with […]
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20-year RPD officer becomes assistant chief
Nearly 20 years into his Richmond Police Department career, Major Austin Lipps now serves as an assistant chief. Lipps, who joined the department in November 2006, was appointed to assume the duties formerly performed by Adam Blanton, who resigned from the department. He will lead the department’s day-to-day operations. “Throughout his career, Major Lipps has […]
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RETRACTED: June 17 RCS board meeting
An earlier article posted with the headline “RCS cuts 19 positions” was inaccurate. The article, about the June 17, 2026, RCS board meeting, was based in part on the meeting’s planned agenda posted to the RCS website earlier in the week, which included action items and consent agenda items that would have made those personnel […]
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BZA permits duplex’s conversion to 3 units
A North West 18th Street building used as a duplex now could house a third residential unit after two decisions June 10 by the Richmond Board of Zoning Appeals. After Kevin Crawford of Crawford’s Home Improvement bought the duplex at 301 NW 18th St., he discovered that a staircase and chimney create problems with the […]
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4 candidates file for 12 open seats
Only four candidates have filed for Wayne County’s 12 open school board seats as of press time. For the November election, candidates must submit paperwork by noon Thursday, June 18, at Wayne County’s voter registration office in the courthouse, 301 E. Main St., Richmond. Candidates must also gather signatures from at least 10 voters in […]