Welfare check by officials in Lee County leads to discovery of two deceased

This afternoon around 4:30, Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post 7, was notified by Lee County Sheriff Joe Lucas that he located two deceased people while conducting a welfare check at a residence on Sally Davis Road in Lee County. The preliminary investigation indicates that the incident involved Bearl D. Ashcraft Jr., 48, of Beattyville, and […]
Madison Co. Emergency Communications offer new way to contact with “Texty” program

Since the 1960s, American residents who are in need of emergency assistance, whether it be police, fire, or medical, have been able to call 911 to get in contact with the nearest dispatch agency. However, technology has advanced in the decades since the beginning of 911 calls, offering more options in reaching emergency officials. On […]
WBON columnist David Shew begins new local series, On the Road with “Shewbop”

By R. David Shew Decided to begin a new column for WBON-TV and call it “On the Road with Shewbop.” Hopefully, Kelly gives me the thumbs up to continue. Monday, I introduced a young friend to a local attorney who was having a problem with his landlord. We will see how that goes. For dinner, […]
