Afternoon News Brief 9-11-19: Richmond woman faces allegations of child abuse/sex acts with a minor, Public hearing discusses tax increase, Sheriff K9 unit interview
September Heatwave Not Going Away Anytime Soon
The heatwave continues across the state. Temps again reaching into the mid 90’s and it’s not cooling down during the overnight, either. Usually around this time of year, we can expect to see lows dropping into the mid 50’s. Last night, we only dropped down into the mid 70’s, 20 degrees warmer than what we should […]
KSP Searches for Wanted Suspect in Connection to Madison County Death Investigation
From a press release from KSP: The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post is continuing to investigate the death of a woman that was found in northern Madison County on Saturday, August 17, 2019. As a result of the ongoing investigation the Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Ronald “Doug” […]
Laurel County Sheriffs Report Missing Person
Cub Scouts of Berea Tour Medical Transport Helicopter
Cub Scouts of America – Pack 516, based out of St Clare Catholic Church in Berea, KY, welcomed a flight crew from Air Methods Kentucky Station 2 for a demonstration and tour of their medical transport helicopter. The scouts were able to watch the helicopter approach and land before getting a chance to explore the […]
A Cast of Canines: Meet the Deputies Behind the Sheriff’s Office K9 unit!
WbonTV went to the Madison county Sheriff’s Office to meet some of the new furry recruits. We spoke to Martin Wesley, a Deputy for Madison County who also runs a K-9 unit training class as well as a kennel for police dogs. Wesley gives all the details about the importance of a unit like this […]
Lexington Woman Yells at Police Officer, Claims she is a “Goddess”
Richmond Police experienced an unusual encounter Monday afternoon, when a female subject reportedly threw an item which hit the back of a patrol car in downtown Richmond. According to the citation, the patrol officer then made a U-turn to make contact with the female subject, later identified as Destiny Dewitt of Lexington. Dewitt allegedly stood […]
Richmond Duo Indicted After Allegedly Giving Child Alcohol During Forced Sexual Situations
A woman was brought into the Richmond Police Department recently following allegations that she involved a minor in sex acts, including giving the minor alcohol and lingerie. She and her partner have now been indicted on a slew of charges. 46 year old Tammy Jackson was arrested on three counts of sexual abuse on a […]
Noted pass rusher Peters cleared to play, giving Cats a boost on defense
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — It took a while, but Xavier Peters got the answer he was looking for on Tuesday. The Kentucky outside linebacker and Florida State transfer was cleared to play this season and will have four years remaining. Peters appeared in two games with the Seminoles last year […]
