Civic Hall is offering a new mini-season ticket for $85 that includes the three remaining shows in the Proudly Presenting series, as well as individual tickets for those shows, for gifts. The box office closes at 4 p.m. Dec. 18 for the holidays. Call (765) 973-3350 or visit civichall.com. Box office hours are 8:30 a.m.-noon […]
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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Concerts, ‘Richmond In Motion’ vintage films airing Thanksgiving weekend on WCTV
Channel 21 Thu Nov 28, 2019 12am – 2am Richmond In Motion Part 1 Description: Part one of Richmond In Motion 2am – 4am Richmond In Motion Part 2 Description: Part 2 of Richmond In Motion 4am – 6am Richmond In Motion Part 3 Description: Part 3 of Richmond In Motion 6am – 8am Richmond […]
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Police seek clues after Richmond man shot in leg
A Richmond man was transported to a Dayton, Ohio, hospital after a shooting on Halloween morning in Richmond. Shortly after 5:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, a shooting was reported to the Richmond Police Department. Floyd Story, 43, of Richmond, arrived at Reid Health with a single gunshot wound to his right leg. Story was eventually […]
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Wayne County musicians will play in community orchestra concert
Richmond Community Orchestra will play a variety of classical music Sunday as it opens its 11th season. Selections are to include “Consecration of the House” by Beethoven; “Morning, Noon and Night” by von Suppe; “Prelude in G Minor” by Rachmaninoff; “Norwegian Dances” by Grieg; “Morning Song” by Elgar; and “In a Persian Market” by Ketelbey. […]
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Man flown for medical treatment after shots fired
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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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 […]