WBONTV’s Afternoon News Brief
Here are the highlights of today’s news: Road closure Savannah Spurlock website for anonymous tip Man breaks into house to see family Woman arrested after receiving a call from jail
3 Day Weather Forecast with Michael Watkins
LSU lands top seed, Wildcats No. 2 in upcoming SEC Tournament
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Four teams — LSU, Kentucky, Tennessee and South Carolina — will receive a double-bye when the Southeastern Conference Tournament begins the week in Nashville. The Tigers (26-5, 16-2) edged out Kentucky (26-5, 15-3) and Tennessee (27-4, 15-3) to win the regular-season title for the first time […]
Alleged suspect in recent Berea College break-in attempt found hiding in a closet
The Berea Police Department was dispatched to Berea College Facilities building in reference to a male who was seen with tools in the area. The building that the suspect was in had a garage door that closed and was behind a locked fence area. Officials entered the building and were able to locate 37-year-old Gary […]
Recorded phone call from the detention center leads to drug bust, gun bust, and arrest.
According to police, a recorded phone call was made from the Detention Center by Richard Duerson last Friday. Recently arrested last month on charges of kidnapping, officers report Duerson directed Jennifer McFarland (42) to “clean” his apartment. Police report believing McFarland was retrieving items of evidentiary value connected to Duerson’s case. Officials also report conducting […]
69-year-old man breaks into house to see family, gets arrested
The Kentucky State Police received a complaint of a person breaking into a residence in Waco. 69-year-old William Wood was found sitting on the couch of the apartment. He allegedly busted a window to open the side door. Reports say that he claimed he only wanted to see his ex-wife and son. The victim reportedly […]
Wbontv’s Weekend Arrests
London man dies in single-vehicle crash early Monday
Laurel County- A person killed in a single-vehicle crash early Monday has been identified. The driver was identified as 21-year-old Dillon Ellis of London. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. The crash happened around 3 AM on KY 1006, just South of London. Officials say that the car was traveling westbound when it left […]
Derby Gala Refashioned as Bourbon, Boots & BBQ
The Gala on Derby Eve is still a party, but it’s now a party by another name. Click here to view last year’s Derby Gala. Hospice Care Plus has announced that the Gala on Derby Eve is being refashioned for 2019 as the Bourbon, Boots and BBQ Derby Benefit. “We’re having a lot of fun […]
