A Richmond man received non-life-threatening stab wounds after an early Tuesday morning incident. Third-shift officers for Richmond Police Department were dispatched at about 1:37 a.m. June 2 to the 600 block of South 13th Street on an initial report of arguing and fighting with shots being fired. While officers have not confirmed that shots were […]
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.
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Teen shot in buttocks; father/son arrested on robbery, burglary, battery charges in separate incident
About an hour apart on Tuesday evening, Richmond police officers responded to reports of a shooting and an unrelated battery. At approximately 8:41 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, second-shift patrol officers were dispatched to the 1700 block of Hilldell Avenue on a shooting on the city’s northwest side. Officers arrived in the area just off Peacock […]
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Police respond to stabbing, conduct search related to homicide
Richmond police are continuing their investigations Wednesday on an early morning stabbing and a search conducted Tuesday afternoon related to a recent homicide. Shortly after 5 a.m. Wednesday, May 13, third-shift patrol officers were dispatched to Village Pantry at 1201 S. Ninth St. for a stabbing. The stabbing victim’s name has not yet been released […]
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1 teen dies, 1 injured in Richmond shooting
One teen was killed and one was injured in a shooting on Richmond’s west side on Sunday evening. Just after 5 p.m. May 10, second-shift patrol officers for Richmond Police Department were called to the 300 block of Lincoln Street in reference to a shooting. Officers located two victims with gunshot wounds upon arrival, according […]
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RHS announces graduation plans
Richmond High School will give its seniors their diplomas in individual ceremonies in May because of COVID-19. Students will have a drive-through pick up of their caps, gowns and yard signs from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, May 18, in the Career Center parking lot. Beginning May 19, RHS Class of 2020 graduation ceremonies will take […]
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Early May: Reid has 70 positive cases, containment area rises to 50 patients
As of May 3, Wayne County has 38 positive cases of COVID. Henry County has 44, Fayette County has 29, Randolph County has 16, Franklin County has 97 and Union County has seven. Indiana has 19,933 positive cases and a total of 1,132 deaths. As of 2 p.m. May 1, Reid Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard shows […]
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2 vehicles damaged by shots; police seek info on truck
Richmond Police Department officers were dispatched to a report of shots fired late Wednesday and are now seeking assistance with the case. Shortly before 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, third-shift patrol officers were dispatched to the 1500 block of South J Street in reference to shots fired. An officer already near the area reported hearing […]
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Shots fired call prompts SWAT response
Richmond Police Department received a call shortly after 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 28, reporting that shots had been fired in the 1400 block of University Boulevard on Richmond’s north side. First-shift patrol officers were dispatched to that area, and a nearby officer also reported hearing shots said Capt. Curt Leverton of RPD’s Investigative Services Division. […]
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Richmond, Connersville, Muncie getting COVID-19 test sites next week
Richmond and Connersville’s Indiana National Guard armory sites will be among those open for public COVID-19 testing in the next week. About 100,000 Hoosiers showing symptoms of COVID-19 or those who’ve had close contact with someone ill can be tested in the next month, thanks to a new program announced during Tuesday’s daily state COVID-19 […]
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Mask donations sought for Wayne County public giveaway; free meals offered; hunger fundraiser planned
Wayne County Health Department will distribute cloth masks to local small businesses and the general public from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, May 2 at its new office, 100 S. Fifth St., Richmond. The health department’s supply will be handed out on a first-come, first-serve basis, and is intended to supply masks to the public that […]