Weather Update: 7-17-19
Tonight we’ll see partly to mostly cloudy skies with scattered thunderstorms during the evening and a low of 72 degrees. Chance of rain for the overnight hours is 40 percent. For Thursday, a slight chance of a possible shower during the day and into the evening hours with a hi of 90 degrees and a […]
Afternoon News Brief 7-17-19: Homeless man allegedly threatens and assaults Grandfather, 3.0 earthquake hits Tennessee/Kentucky border, Berea city council meeting details, Habitat for humanity builds home for family, $434,936 towards resurfacing work in Estill county
Report of Shoplifting Leads to Drug Arrest
Richmond Police responded to a report of an alleged shoplifting incident at Tractor Supply. When police arrived at the scene, they allegedly found William Davis in a vehicle which contained open alcohol containers and various drug paraphernalia. Authorities say they located a substance suspected to be heroin, assorted pills, and a digital scale. Also found […]
Estill County Awarded Large Sum for Pavement Improvements by Governor Bevin
During Wednesday’s Estill County Fiscal Court meeting, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Department of Rural and Municipal Aid Commissioner Gray Tomblyn II announced $434,936 in discretionary funds for vital resurfacing work on portions of seven county-maintained roads. Resurfacing repairs address existing surface cracks, potholes, raveling, and base failures. The investment supports Gov. Matt Bevin’s commitment to […]
First Responders Build: Raising the Walls of a New Home
WBON-TV’s Samantha Burford looks at a “Raising the Walls” event sponsored by Habitat for Humanity. The event, which was the culmination of months worth of planning and preparation, is providing housing for a local family in need. We spoke with the Executive Director for Habitat for Humanity of Madison and Clark Counties, Darcie Cunningham. Local […]
Update to I-75 Road Closures in Madison County

UPDATE: THIS CLOSURE IS NOW SCHEDULED THROUGH AUGUST 17. Update for Interstate 75 project in Madison CountyThe I-75/KY 627 interchange reconstruction project at Exit 95LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 17, 2019) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that this advisory serves as an update for the I-75/KY 627 Interchange reconstruction project. The work is located on […]
