Next Level Soccer Camp Offers Summer Youth Training at Berea College
BEREA, Ky. — A weeklong soccer camp for young players is scheduled for June 1 through June 5 at Berea College Alumni Field. Next Level Soccer Camp is open to girls and boys ages 8 to 17 and will focus on individual, technical, and tactical training for players who want to keep developing their skills.…
🤖📉 California Moves to Study AI Job Losses as Tech Layoffs Mount
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a first-in-the-nation executive order aimed at preparing workers, small businesses, and communities for job disruption tied to artificial intelligence. The executive order, signed May 21 🗓️, directs state agencies to study how AI could affect the labor market and to explore ways to respond before job…
⛳💧 Gibson Bay Golf Course Irrigation Upgrades Bring Short-Term Disruptions, Long-Term Improvements
RICHMOND, Ky. — Golfers at Gibson Bay Golf Course may see temporary disruptions this season ⚠️ as Richmond continues work on a major irrigation system replacement at the public course. 🌿🏌️ The City of Richmond announced in March 📣 that a new irrigation system is being installed at Gibson Bay to replace the course’s aging…
EKU Welcomes More Than 1,100 Athletes for Special Olympics Kentucky State Summer Games
RICHMOND, Ky. — More than 1,100 athletes from across Kentucky will come to Richmond June 5 to 7 as the Special Olympics Kentucky State Summer Games return to Eastern Kentucky University. 🗓 Dates: June 5 to 7📍 Location: Eastern Kentucky University (Richmond)🏟️ Year at EKU: 31st consecutive year (2026)🏅 Sports (EKU weekend): bocce, rhythmic gymnastics,…
Berea Makerspace Hosts Tools and Stools Workshop May 30 and 31
BEREA, Ky. — Berea Makerspace will host a two-day woodworking workshop May 30 and 31 focused on traditional toolmaking and hands-on furniture construction. The class, titled “Tools and Stools with Don Weber,” runs from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days at the Berea Makerspace facility, located at 116 Spring Circle Drive in Berea. The…
♻️ Richmond Recycling Center Receives $330,308 Grant for Facility Upgrades
RICHMOND, Ky. — The City of Richmond has been awarded a $330,308.02 state grant 💰 from the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet to bankroll critical infrastructure upgrades 🏗️ and optimize daily processing volumes 📦 at the Richmond Recycling Center. Municipal administrators announced the finalized funding allocation following official notification from state environmental compliance officers ✅.…
Junebug Festival Brings Drums, Vendors, and Family Activities to Old Town Berea
BEREA, Ky. — Old Town Berea will welcome the start of summer with rhythm, art, food, and family activities during the Junebug Festival on Friday, June 5. 🗓 Date: Friday, June 5⏰ Time:6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.📍 Where: Old Town Berea (centered around Artist Circle and North Broadway)💲 Cost: Free👨👩👧👦 Ages: All ages 🥁 Community…
Madison County Drive-Thru Pet Vaccine Clinic Set for May 30
RICHMOND, Ky. — Madison County pet owners will have a drive-thru option for vaccines and microchipping on Saturday, May 30. The Spring 2026 Drive-Thru Vaccine Clinic will run from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Madison Middle School, located at 1151 Goggins Lane in Richmond. The clinic is a collaboration between the Madison County Health…
🤖⚖️ Trump Delays AI Oversight Order, Raising New Questions About Safety and Speed
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump has delayed signing a new executive order that would have expanded federal oversight of advanced artificial intelligence models before public release. The order was expected to create a framework for the federal government to review national security and cybersecurity risks tied to powerful new AI systems. According to reporting…
🌟🎭 Annie KIDS Opens May 29 at The Spotlight Playhouse
BEREA, Ky. — Spotlight Acting School’s youngest division of stage performers will take center stage beginning Friday, May 29 🗓️, as the bright and inspiring Annie KIDS opens for a multi-weekend run at The Spotlight Playhouse in Berea. 🎶👧🐶 The production features a massive lineup of local youth actors ranging from ages 4 to 11…
US 25 Yard Sale Returns June 5 to 6, Stretching Through Berea and Beyond
BEREA, Ky. — The US 25 Yard Sale returns Friday, June 5, and Saturday, June 6, bringing two days of roadside sales, bargain hunting, and extra traffic along one of Kentucky’s historic north-south routes. Berea Tourism lists the 15th Annual US 25 Yard Sale as a two-day event featuring hundreds of yard sales along 200…
Creative Arts Camp Brings “New York, New York” Theme to The Spotlight Playhouse June 8 to 12
BEREA, Ky. — Spotlight Acting School will offer an immersive week of summer enrichment for local students from June 8 to 12 with the return of its annual Creative Arts Camp at The Spotlight Playhouse in Berea. 🗓 Dates: June 8 to 12📍 Location: The Spotlight Playhouse, 214 Richmond Road, Berea🎭 Theme: “New York, New…
When AI Drives, Who’s Actually Responsible?
BEREA, Ky. — There’s a snarky headline making the rounds about a Chinese startup building a self-driving system trained on footage from drones, robots—and yes, even vacuum cleaners. Engineers reportedly admit they don’t fully understand how the system actually makes its decisions. And sure, it’s easy to laugh at that. We’re putting our lives in…
Richmond Centre Summer Concert Series Opens May 29 With The Faded Blue Band
RICHMOND, Ky. — Richmond Centre will open its 2026 Summer Concert Music Series on Friday, May 29, with an evening performance by The Faded Blue Band. The series will run every Friday from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. through Aug. 7 at Richmond Centre, located at 2139 Lantern Ridge Dr. in Richmond. The concerts are…
Spotlight Acting School Presents Annie KIDS Beginning May 29
BEREA, Ky. — Spotlight Acting School will bring its youngest students to the stage beginning Friday, May 29, with Annie KIDS at The Spotlight Playhouse. The production features Spotlight Acting School students ages 4 to 11 in a shorter, kid-centered version of the classic musical. Performances are scheduled across two weekends, with the Blue Cast…
Berea Arts Council Garden Tour Returns May 23 After a Year Away
BEREA, Ky. — A local spring tradition is returning this month as the Berea Arts Council hosts its 2026 Garden Tour on Saturday, May 23. The self-guided tour runs from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and features six private and local garden spaces across the city. The event, which took a year-long hiatus in 2025,…
Berea Chamber Annual Golf Tournament Set for June 12 at Battlefield Golf Course
BEREA, Ky. — The Berea Chamber of Commerce has scheduled its annual golf tournament for Friday, June 12, 2026, at Battlefield Golf Course in Richmond. The tournament is one of the organization’s regular networking events, bringing together local business owners, civic leaders, and community supporters. While hosted by the Berea Chamber, the event takes place…
Tasty Tuesdays Return to Irvine-McDowell Park; Historic House Remains Closed for Construction
RICHMOND, Ky. — Tuesday evenings at Irvine-McDowell Park are once again becoming a weekly community stop as the city kicks off another season of Tasty Tuesdays. The recurring event is held every Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the park, with live music beginning at 6:00 p.m. While the park remains open for…
Paint Your Pet Party Offers a Creative Outing for Berea Animal Lovers May 17
BEREA, Ky. — Berea animal lovers will have a chance to turn a favorite pet photo into a painted keepsake during a Paint Your Pet Paint Party on Sunday, May 17. The event is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at One Eyed Jack’s Social Club, located at 107 Clay Dr. in Berea. The…
Tools and Stools Workshop Brings Traditional Woodworking to Berea Makerspace May 30–31
BEREA, Ky. — A two-day woodworking workshop called Tools and Stools with Don Weber is scheduled for Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31, at the Berea Makerspace, located at 116 Spring Circle Drive. The class is built around a hands-on philosophy: participants build a traditional hand tool first, then use that same tool to…