One man was transferred to a Dayton, Ohio, hospital after a Saturday night (Feb. 2) shooting in Richmond that has already resulted in an arrest. Richmond Police Department’s second-shift officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 900 block of Sheridan Street in Richmond. When on scene, officers located both a victim of […]
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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Meltdown ice festival full of planned activities
Area residents are invited for a weekend of free activities that include watching ice carvers compete during Wayne County’s sixth annual Meltdown Winter Ice Festival. Carvers from around the country started their work earlier this week in downtown Richmond, placing sculptures along Main Street. Residents can take a walking tour, or drive by and see […]
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IU East basketball games moved to Jan. 18
The Indiana University East athletics weekend schedule has been adjusted due to the possibility of poor travel conditions on Saturday. The IU East home basketball doubleheader against Cincinnati Christian University has been moved to Friday, January 18. The men’s game will start at 4 p.m. and the women’s game will tip off at 6 p.m. […]
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U.S. 40 blocked as firefighters respond to blaze
Several local fire departments are responding to a blaze near the intersection of South Round Barn Road and U.S. 40 near Centerville. Wayne County 911 reported a call of a structure fire at 6:08 p.m. Thursday on its Twitter page. Witnesses say the fire is at Red Diamond Diesel automotive parts store at 4104 W. […]
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2 hurt in early morning crash
Henry County – An early morning crash on Interstate 70 sent one adult to the hospital in Richmond and a 4-year-old to Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. Local first responders were called to I-70 eastbound in the area of the 133-mile marker, east of the New Lisbon exit, just before 6:30 a.m. this morning […]
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Seton Catholic Dominates Hagerstown Boys
By Dan Harney HAGERSTOWN — Seton Catholic came into this season with high expectations. The Cardinals, members of the Pioneer Conference, won 1A Sectional 56 last season for the fifth straight year and returned ten players from their tournament roster. The Cardinals entered their game against the Hagerstown Tigers on Friday with victories over three […]
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Police: Teen exchanged gunfire with officers before apparent suicide
Indiana State Police released more information Thursday afternoon (Dec. 13) about a fatal shooting at Dennis Intermediate School on Richmond’s west side. The active shooting incident at about 8 a.m. Thursday has resulted in the death of the teenage suspect, according to ISP. The dispatch center for Richmond Police Department alerted area law enforcement agencies […]
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Auto supplier plans to triple Hoosier workforce in Wayne County
Omen USA, a manufacturer of aluminum parts for the automotive industry, announced plans Monday, Dec. 10, to expand its manufacturing operations in Richmond, creating up to 200 new jobs by 2022. Omen USA, which is a subsidiary of the Israel-based Omen Casting Group, will invest more than $15 million to increase its production at 1600 […]
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2 found dead after apartment complex fire in Richmond
Two people died and seven people were treated Monday evening at Reid Health after a fire at a Richmond senior apartment complex. The injured included two firefighters. Reid Health implemented its mass casualty plan after the fire broke out at Interfaith Apartments at North West Fifth and West Main streets. Hospital officials confirmed one person […]
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Wayne County woman ejected from vehicle
A woman was ejected from her vehicle Friday morning (Nov. 2) after it went off the roadway in northeast Wayne County. Wayne County Sheriff’s Department responded to the single-vehicle crash shortly after 6 a.m. on Arba Pike north of Morrow Road. According to a press release from Sheriff Jeff Cappa, evidence at the scene indicated […]