Afternoon News Brief 3-20-19: Bonds denied for two child abusers, Garrard county police force to be disbanded, Missing Teen from Laurel county, Identity of man lost to fire released
Community Trust Weather Forecast 3-20-19
Another beautiful day, but we are going to see a little rain enter the area as we move into the evening and overnight. We continue to enjoy the gradual increase in temps with highs today possibly breaking the 60-degree mark if not we are going to get very close. This evening at 5:58 we will […]
Judge Executive Wilson: Future of Garrard Police Dept. Hangs in the Balance After Cuts
You may have seen in the headlines recently that Garrard County is in a bit of a quandary: their police department due to budgeting constraints has been cut, effective this July. WBONtv went down to the courthouse to get the information straight from the source, from Judge/Executive for the County John Wilson. Unfortunately, Wilson did […]
Giving Back to Madison County Through Coffee
Purdy’s Coffee Shop has recently opened a second location on Big Hill Ave, but what people may not know is that inside Purdy’s, they are paying homage to Madison County. The interior is designed using fallen trees from Madison County, and the bar is made of refurbished tin. Purdy’s are happy to be reaching greater […]
17 year old juvenile reported missing
Missing 17 year old Nevaeh Pickett was reportedly last seen off Clearview road 3 miles west of London. Pickett was reportedly last seen on 3-18-19 at 4:48 pm and has not been seen since then. If anyone knows the whereabouts of this juvenile they are asked to contact the Laurel county Sheriff’s Office at 606-864-6600 […]
NCAA Tournament: Calipari says Wildcats in ‘great frame of mind’
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky (KT) — Kentucky’s attitude won’t change going into the NCAA Tournament despite losing to Tennessee in the Southeastern Conference semifinals. “I think they’re in a great frame of mind,” Kentucky coach John Calipari said. “They’ve been that way. They’re a young team, a lot of freshmen and even […]
Scam report from Laurel co. Sheriff’s office
The Laurel county Sheriff’s office reports unknown person(s) to be soliciting donations for Bald Rock Fire Department without their permission. Bald Rock Fire Department states they are not seeking donations at this time. Police believe that the individuals are attempting to scam money from unsuspecting victims.
Berea Community Schools Prepared for Possible Gas Leak
Even though the munitions at the Bluegrass Army Depot are in the process of being dismantled, local schools have to be prepared in case of an emergency. The Berea Community Schools held their shelter in place drill to prepare students. All doors and windows in the school were sealed shut and HVAC systems were shut […]
Heroin located on a Richmond man passed out in a ditch
The Richmond Police Department responded to Foxhaven Drive Apartment in Richmond in reference to a person being passed out…apparently face-down in a ditch. Upon further investigation, officials found out that he had allegedly used Xanax one hour prior to officers arriving on scene. Police also discovered a chewing gum wrapper with a small grayish substance, […]
Fatal Crash in Pulaski county: Victim identity update
The identify of a man killed in an accident yesterday in Pulaski county has been released. According to the Somerset Police Department police responded to the intersection of KY914/Oakhill Road for a collision. There it was determined that a Dodge pickup driven by 17-year-old Travis Whitt struck a motorcycle operated by Cody Dixon, 29 of […]
Morning News Brief 3-20-19: Family survives head-on collision, Car Chase on Poosey Ridge, Interstate road work, 4 county chase leads to arrest, Man Allegedly rapes 15 year old
UK forward PJ Washington wearing a walking boot as a precaution
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today Kentucky forward PJ Washington departed with the Wildcats for Jacksonville Tuesday and left with a walking boot on his foot. A Kentucky spokesman said the walking boot was precautionary and no other details were offered. Kentucky will have an open practice Wednesday in Jacksonville ahead of Thursday’s game against Abilene […]
