City designated as ‘SolSmart Silver’ in national evaluation Richmond has received the silver designation from the national SolSmart program, recognizing the city’s efforts to make it faster, easier and more affordable for homes and businesses to go solar. This designation recognizes Richmond for taking steps to encourage solar energy growth and remove obstacles to solar […]
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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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Police chief: No golf carts on streets
Richmond council told the open vehicles would not be safe in city traffic Richmond Police Chief Michael Britt wastes no words about letting golf carts roam city’s streets. “Let me be clear, I do not support permitting golf carts on the city streets of Richmond.” Britt told the Richmond Common Council on July 18. Britt […]
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Downtown Richmond U.S. 40 to be closed Friday
Westbound U.S. 40 between 9th and 12th streets in Richmond will be closed on or after Friday, July 22, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Milestone Contractors will be installing stormwater pipe and manholes downtown. Motorists should slow down, watch for stopped traffic and drive distraction-free through all work […]
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$20M investment retains 100+ local jobs
Johns Manville workers train on new equipment A major equipment investment at a Richmond manufacturer is key to retaining more than 100 jobs and keeping the plant viable for at least eight to 10 more years, local economic development officials said. Johns Manville (JM), which makes insulation and commercial roofing, as well as glass fibers […]
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Speaker: Pro-life movement must end apathy
About 50 gather for rally on rainy night An area state representative aimed to inspire nearly 50 area residents who ignored raindrops for about two hours Friday night in downtown Richmond to take a firm stand against any abortion in Indiana. He said the state could become a tourist destination for those seeking the procedure […]
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Richmond readying its first Climate Action Plan
No mandates proposed; Plan Commission, Council reviewing it A plan to help Richmond prepare for effects of climate change and working to reduce local carbon emissions is nearing completion. It will come before the city’s Advisory Plan Commission for review. The city’s first Climate Action Plan is to be presented to the Richmond Common Council […]
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RP&L wants out of state rate reviews
City also OKs bond issue for expanding industrial park Richmond Power & Light wants to leave the state agency that reviews and approves changes to its electric rates. The RP&L board set that process in motion on July 5. Also that evening, the Richmond Common Council approved a bond issue for expansion of a west […]
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Club celebrates Smart Future of NBA star
Desmond Bane played ball at local youth organization Desmond Bane’s dedication on the basketball courts at Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County, and later at Seton Catholic High School and Texas Christian University, paid off for his future. The NBA Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard is now the honoree of the youth organization’s 23rd annual […]
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Vacant property registry: a tool to fight blight
A few bad apples… continued Recently, Richmond Columbian Properties conducted a Quality of Place meeting where Jeff Siegler, community consultant and principal of Revitalize or Die, was the featured speaker. Siegler has helped communities consider revitalizing historic buildings to keep downtowns vibrant. Siegler had great ideas for restoration of local downtowns, but also had useful […]
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Trial set for man accused in traffic death
Prosecutor, court agree to raise bond to keep Mexican citizen in jail A Richmond man charged with reckless homicide in a traffic crash that killed a motorcyclist is being held in Wayne County Jail after the county prosecutor’s office argued that there was a high probability he would flee the United States. An initial trial […]