A five-month cleanup effort has removed most traces of last April’s devastating plastics fire from two of three North West F Street properties involved. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency removed about 4,800 tons of debris from the two city-owned sites — at 310 and 358 N.W. F St. — Mayor Ron Oler told Richmond Common […]
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.
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Preschool, kindergarten registration underway
In order to adequately prepare, Wayne County’s public school districts want to have nearly accurate counts for fall preschool and kindergarten enrollment before school lets out for summer. Thus, many are organizing enrollment events to help kids and parents get acquainted with the building and turn in necessary paperwork. Although each district handles its own […]
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RP&L customers urged to manage accounts online
Richmond Power & Light customers are urged to use the SmartHub online tool to monitor and manage their accounts. General Manager Tony Foster explained the digital system during the RP&L board’s April 1 meeting. Richmond Common Council members comprise the RP&L board. Foster said that since the utility began using SmartHub in 2021, it mails […]
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Roundabouts now part of U.S. 35 interchange plans
The state’s Revive I-70 plan now includes more roundabouts. The Indiana Department of Transportation has revised its recommendation for the Williamsburg Pike/U.S. 35 and Interstate 70 interchange. It’s now proposed as a diamond interchange with two single-lane roundabouts and more closely resembles the planned upgrades at the U.S. 40 and I-70 interchange on Richmond’s east […]
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PBS plans program on Richmond
Ball State PBS is now preparing to feature Richmond in an upcoming episode of “Now Entering …” Richmond community members are encouraged to collect video footage and still photos to showcase their unique stories. Ball State PBS will be in Richmond April 12 and 13 to interview storytellers on camera. Those with a story about […]
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April 2 tornado confirmed in Wayne County
Although it wasn’t as destructive as the March 14 tornadoes that struck Winchester, National Weather Service has confirmed a damage-causing tornado April 2 in Wayne County. In its preliminary assessment, NWS says the brief, weak EF0 tornado, which is the lowest on the scale with 65 to 85 mph winds, occurred with severe thunderstorms in […]
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Red Devil makes Junior All-Stars, plays Kentucky
Richmond junior Cedric Horton has been named to the Indiana Junior All-Star basketball team. Horton will be a member of the red team that will also include Michael Cooper (Jeffersonville HS), Julius Gizzi (New Palestine HS), JonAnthony Hall (Fishers HS), Tre Singleton (Jeffersonville HS) and Shane Sims (Evansville Harrison HS). The core team includes Mark […]
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Eclipse notebook: road closures, restrictions, schedule changes
Hagerstown Police Department has announced road closures and restrictions for the eclipse weekend to accommodate several events. Police ask for patience. Closures: Restrictions: Cambridge City cemetery closing Riverside Cemetery’s gates will be locked at 7 a.m. Monday, April 8, and will be unlocked at 7 a.m. Tuesday, April 9, to keep guests from camping in […]
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RCS discusses renovations, food service, board pay
Richmond Community Schools is moving forward to issue $20 million in debt for facilities repairs and improvements. The board conducted its second preliminary determination hearing for 2024-25 lease financing at its March 13 meeting. No residents spoke. The approximately $18.6 million would fund safety, security and energy efficiency projects, site work, athletic improvements, and potential […]
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Special Olympics team wins state championship
Head coach Rick Moore guided the Wayne County Special Olympics basketball team to the state championship in Division 3C on Sunday, March 24, defeating the Clinton County Wildcats by the score of 24-18 in the title game. The Wayne County Special Olympics team also includes players from Fayette and Union counties. In individual competition […]