Tourism Budget Becomes Point of Debate at Berea City Council Meeting
Berea’s budget for 2019 has had its first reading. One of the topics of debate was the tourism department’s budget for advertising. Currently, tourism spends one thousand dollars a day on advertising. Councilor Jerry Little suggested cutting this part of the budget and relying on advertising through social media. He suggested that the extra money […]
Potential severe weather tomorrow morning
Today, mostly sunny with highs today expected around 80 degrees, overnight lows will drop into the mid 60’s with rain starting to move into the area. Tomorrow, a slow-moving system is going to bring rain into the bluegrass and that rain is going to stay with us for several days. Highs for Wednesday will stay right […]
Historical markers planted to celebrate and honor women who led the way during the suffrage movement
Next year marks the 100th anniversary of women getting the right to vote in our nation, also known as the 19th amendment. This year we are celebrating and honoring the women who led the way during the suffrage movement with historical markers. The third of five markers is at White Hall State Historic Site in […]
Afternoon News Brief 6-4-2019: Fatal accident in Madison County, Man sexually harasses teenagers at waffle house, Man found and arrested after assaulting Paramedics, Overturned bus of 21 juveniles in Laurel County
LCSO seeking help in finding a missing person
The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is is asking the public’s help in locating a missing person. 20-year-old Jonathan Sizemore was last seen May 29 off Slate Ridge Road, 6 miles south of London. Anyone who knows the whereabouts of Sizemore is asked to contact the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office at (606) 864 6600 or (606) 878-7000
Bus with 21 juveniles inside crashes into ditch around London, KY
Laurel County Deputies with assistance from KSP investigated a single vehicle injury traffic crash which occurred on Ky 1193 approximately 15 miles west of London on Sunday morning June 2nd. The investigators report that apparently a motor coach charter bus occupied by a driver with 21 passengers most of which were juveniles, were on board […]
Man allegedly assaults paramedic, suspect at large
**UPDATE** Chad Michael Howell has been arrested and lodged at the Scott County Detention Center. At approx. 1pm today, Howell was located in the area of Paris Pike and arrested without incident. Deputies located Howell based on phone calls from multiple citizens who saw a man walking who matched the description. ORIGINAL STORY: The Scott County […]
Identity Released of Elderly Man Killed in Early Morning Madison County Crash
The identity of the victim that was killed in the early morning crash in Madison County on 421 has now been released. He has been identified as 72-year-old Norbert Wagner from waco. Coroner Jimmy Cornelison gives us all the details in this interview you can watch here, including that he believes there was no substances […]
Homeless man barred from Waffle House after allegedly sexually harassing multiple girls
A homeless man is now not allowed back at the Waffle House in Richmond after reports say that he allegedly sexually harassed several girls at the restaurant. Several eye witnesses were present to give their statements to police, including a 15 year old. The females stated that 70-year-old Virgil Janeway had made sexual advances. He […]
Early morning accident causes fatality in Madison County
Reports of a fatal accident on 421 South, north of Big Hill at the 4.8 milemarker. The road is still closed between the 1016 split and 21 to the south. Avoid the area. The Coroner spoke with WBONtv regarding the fatal wreck on 421 this morning at 7482 Battlefield Memorial Highway: He reports that a […]
