Two Wayne County police departments will collect unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medications for proper disposal. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration sponsors the nationwide effort to keep the medications from entering the water supply or falling into the wrong hands. The last collection in October 2024 involved 4,644 sites nationwide and collected 629,953 pounds of medications. […]
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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Burn victims hospitalized after explosion, fire
A Richmond man and woman were hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after an explosion and fire April 17. Forrest Tevis IV, 51, and Autumn Reed, 24, were found with burn injuries in front of a residence in the 100 block of Randolph Street in Richmond. They were transported to Reid Health, then flown by medical helicopter […]
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Red Devils shut out Bearcats back-to-back
The Richmond baseball team proved dominant against Muncie Central with road and home wins over the Bearcats. The Red Devils traveled to Muncie on Tuesday, April 15, and took a 9-0 win. The Red Devils hosted the Bearcats on Wednesday, April 16, and picked up a 10-0 win in a game halted after five innings […]
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Richmond competes at Marion Relays
The Richmond track teams traveled to Marion on Saturday, April 19, to participate in the prestigious Marion Relays. The Red Devils had two first-place winners. The Lady Red Devil 4×100 meter relay captured first place with a time of 51.11 seconds, and Jacob Lindahl captured first place in the boys shot put with a toss […]
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Another plastics fire suit filed against city
One day short of two years after a plastics fire erupted on Richmond’s west side, another lawsuit was filed to recover damages for more than 100 city residents. Trevor Crossen from Crossen Law Firm in Carmel filed the paperwork April 10, and the suit has been assigned to Circuit Court. It is the second lawsuit […]
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Red Wolf cards hole-in-one during tournament play
Indiana University East senior Olivia Sanders (Bedford North Lawrence HS) recorded a hole-in-one during the IU Kokomo Spring Shootout on Sunday, April 13. Sanders hit a “big” nine iron on the 140-yard 17th hole at Wildcat Creek in Kokomo to record her first-ever ace. Sanders was the medalist of the IU Kokomo Spring Shootout, a two-day […]
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New park platform could attract raptor couples
Love might be in the air — literally — at Middlefork Reservoir, where a newly installed raptor nest platform is hoping to attract some high-flying bird couples looking to settle down. Richmond Parks and Recreation Superintendent Denise Retz said the project to build the 5’x5′ platform was a combined effort. Lowe’s donated lumber and Richmond […]
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Hotel requests variance
A new hotel is planned for Richmond’s east side, near the Interstate 70 interchange with U.S. 40. Ani Lodging LLC of Chicago has requested a variance of development standards to increase the maximum allowable structure height to accommodate the four-story hotel. The Richmond Board of Zoning Appeals is scheduled to consider the variance petition during […]
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BZA gives cheese business its OK
Cheese lovers could have a new location to purchase fresh cheese after a decision by the Wayne County Board of Zoning Appeals. During their April 10 meeting, BZA members granted a variance of use to allow the processing and sales of cheese and other dairy products at 5091 Palmer Road, which is northwest of Webster. […]
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RP&L saves on mobile power unit
Richmond Power & Light will purchase a new mobile power unit for almost $12,500 less than its budget. During its April 7 meeting, the RP&L board, which is comprised of Richmond Common Council members, unanimously accepted the $87,583 bid from Altec Fenex of Sandoval, Illinois, to provide the new unit. The purchase had been budgeted […]