Richmond Police Department responded to a report of shots fired that resulted in a man being flown for medical treatment. A call reporting the shots came in around 5:30 p.m. Sept. 30 from the 1400 block of Dawn Court on Richmond’s northeast side. Arguing was reported to be heard before the shots, said Capt. Curt […]
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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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RPD arrests man on armed robbery charge
From staff reports Richmond Police Department has made an arrest related to a report of armed robbery in August. On Sept. 30, Laquent R. Hogg, 20, whose address is listed in the 1900 block of North A Street in Richmond, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for armed robbery, which is a Level 3 felony […]
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Make time for a visit
Last week I told you about the farm auction we attended and the perspective it brought to my life. But I wanted to share something more. My Grandma Jean ((Moyer) Shafer) spent some time at The Springs, an extended care facility in Richmond, over the winter and early spring. We made regular visits when Grandma […]
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Farm Auction
On Saturday the kids and I went to a farm auction. It was just south of where I laid my head for 18 years, at a farm that I closely associate with my childhood, as I spent many days there playing with the granddaughter of the occupants. I paused while pushing the double stroller up […]
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Police: Juvenile arrested after threat made against RHS
Richmond Police Department was made aware of a possible threat of violence to Richmond Community Schools, specifically Richmond High School, at approximately 10:40 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8. The threat was made on a social media platform, and soon went viral amongst the community, said Lt. Donnie Benedict, representing RPD’s Office of Community Engagement, Youth Services, […]
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Police: Shots fired, gunshot wound reported in 2 separate incidents
Richmond Police Department responded to two incidents involving firearms early Tuesday morning (Sept. 3) At approximately 5:35 a.m., third shift patrol officers responded to a shots fired call in the 2100 block of North D Street in Richmond. The police department received reports of people yelling before hearing the shots and then people running after […]
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Ronnie Milsap among entertainers coming to Wayne County; season tickets on sale this week
Country and pop music legend Ronnie Milsap is part of the lineup for Civic Hall Performing Arts Center’s 26th season of bringing nationally touring performers to Wayne County. Milsap, who performs at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at the professional-quality auditorium inside Richmond High School, has had 40 No. 1 hits as a country crossover singer. […]
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Sheriff: I-70 stabbing victim dies; suspect faces murder charge
The victim in the stabbing that occurred along Interstate 70 in Richmond has died from his injuries. Wayne County Sheriff Randy Retter announced the death of Angel Cruz, 55, of Miami, Florida, on Friday night, which was a week after the incident occurred. A semi was reported to be disabled near the 154 mile-marker, and […]
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Sheriff: Stabbing leads to I-70 shutdown, attempted murder charge
Interstate 70 was shut down for nearly five hours Friday night after police discovered one of the occupants of a disabled semi had been stabbed, and now a man faces a charge of attempted murder. The investigation began when Wayne County Communications received a report of a disabled semi located west of the 156 mile-marker […]
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Semi crashes into I-70 solar panels
A truck left Interstate 70 during the evening of Monday, Aug. 12, and crashed into the New Castle Solar Array located at I-70 and Indiana 3, causing significant damage to several solar panels there. According to a news release from Whitewater Valley REMC, preliminary reports say approximately 150 feet of fencing and three rows of […]