Police are seeking information after a 30-year-old man was found dead on a Richmond sidewalk. Shortly after 7:15 a.m. Feb. 3, Richmond Police Department first-shift patrol officers were dispatched to the 1800 block of North C Street in reference to a man down call. The caller reported the person was lying on the sidewalk and […]
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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COVID vaccine appointments offered in Connersville, Lynn, Richmond
Area residents now have a few options for locations in Wayne, Fayette and Randolph counties where they can get their COVID-19 vaccine by appointment. Reid Health’s COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Lynn and Connersville will remain open next week as the Richmond location moves to the Wayne County Fairgrounds. Recipients can schedule an appointment outside of […]
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Richmond mayor tests positive for COVID-19
Richmond Mayor Dave Snow announced Tuesday night that despite his best efforts to stay healthy, he has received a positive COVID-19 diagnosis. Snow said on his Facebook that he began experiencing mild symptoms late Monday night and went in for testing early Tuesday morning. Snow had attended a Richmond Common Council meeting on Monday evening. […]
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1 woman killed, 1 injured in local shooting
One woman has died and another was transported to an Indianapolis hospital after a Tuesday afternoon shooting in Richmond. Shortly after 2 p.m. Dec. 22, first-shift patrol officers for Richmond Police Department responded to 107 Kinsey St. on a report of two people being shot on the city’s northwest side. Upon arriving at the home […]
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Suspicious death in Richmond leads to woman’s arrest in New York
Richmond Police Department investigators traveled to New York late last week as part of their investigation into a man’s suspicious death here. That trip led to a 50-year-old woman being arrested on a murder charge, police announced Saturday evening (Dec. 19). The investigation began Dec. 14, when second-shift patrol officers responded to the 400 block […]
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Reid Health reinstates no-visitor policy because of COVID-19 surge
Effective at 7 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, Reid Health is reinstating a greatly restricted visitation policy on its main campus and in physician offices because of a surge in COVID-19 patients that is keeping the hospital on critical bed status – and breaking records for patients being treated with the virus. “We appreciate everyone’s understanding […]
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Richmond man killed in I-70 crash
A Richmond man has died after his Ford Focus was pinned under a semi trailer on Interstate 70 on Wednesday (Nov. 11). The two-vehicle crash occurred on westbound I-70 near the 149 mile-marker on Richmond’s north side. Emergency personnel were notified at 9:15 a.m. of a crash involving a semi tractor/trailer and a passenger car. […]
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Teen shot in leg on Richmond’s far-east side
Richmond police responded to a report of a shooting early Tuesday morning (Oct. 27) on the city’s far-east side. At approximately 1:37 a.m., third-shift patrol officers responded to a shooting call in the 1600 block of Pheasant Run in Richmond. Pheasant Run is in the Hunters Pointe subdivision. The victim, Gabriel Vannote, 19, of Richmond, […]
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Richmond School Board Candidates
Western Wayne News is contacting local candidates seeking election this fall in contested races to request they answer a questionnaire (all candidates for the same office receive the same questions). They were asked the following questions: 1. Please define the role of a school board member, from your perspective. 2. How do you feel your […]
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Woman dies after being struck by train in Richmond
A woman died after being struck by a train on Richmond’s far-east side. Shortly before 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, Richmond Police Department officers responded to a report of a woman struck by a train near Gravel Pit Road. Gravel Pit Road extends north of U.S. 40, just west of Red Lobster, 5400 National Road […]