Berea bank killer faces federal charges for armed robbery, possible state charges for homicide
Brailen Weaver killed two Berea bank employees on Thursday
May 01, 2026
Whitney McKnight
A career journalist at the local, state, and federal levels, my mission is to inform, educate, and inspire Bereans in Kentucky with engaging and insightful pieces on trends that matter to them.
UPDATED: Identity of Berea bank assailant revealed
Brailen Weaver is the name of a man who shot and killed two Berea bank employees on Thursday. He is in federal custody, but is being held in a Lexington detention center, charged with armed robbery and discharging a firearm, resulting in death. Weaver's arraignment is expected to
May 01, 2026
Berea bank robber caught in Lexington
The Kentucky State Police announced that at 6:45 AM, the suspect in a Berea bank robbery that ended in the deaths of two bank employees, has been caught. Multiple law enforcement agencies at the local, state, and federal level were involved in apprehending the man who led officials on
May 01, 2026
KSP identifies homicide victims in Berea bank robbery
After midnight, suspect was still on the loose outside of Lexington
May 01, 2026
Multiple agencies are on the hunt for armed robber who shot dead two Berea bank employees
'We know people are scared', State Trooper
April 30, 2026
Hey, Reader! I have a question for you
Greetings, Friends. This week felt like we were being shot out of a cannon. The gloves are off in the local primary race, the attack ads are running, our yards are growing crops of candidate signs, and I only have two more weeks to get the rest of the candidates
April 26, 2026
Ryan Dotson (R), candidate for Ky 6th Congressional District is on The Edge
Ryan Dotson (R) is a former Kentucky state representative whose number one goal when in office was to impeach Gov. Andy Beshear. That initiative failed, but Dotson's other mission, to forbid mixed-sex athletics in the Commonwealth is now state law. Building on these and other experiences in
April 24, 2026
Why do we have spy cams in Berea, resident wants to know
Flock cameras are recognizable around the county, including in Berea, by their small solar panels, and the small AI generated camera that the panel powers. Their alleged purpose is to read license plates to aid in apprehending criminals. Their actual activity, however, includes the collection of people's commute
April 23, 2026
The County’s jail, Frankfort's felons, and lots of your tax dollars
As inmate healthcare costs soar, MadCo is on the hook for more correctional facility spending than ever
April 17, 2026