A Local Perspective of the Coronavirus in China, From a Berea Native
A respiratory illness known as the Coronavirus, now officially known as COVID-19, has global health authorities on high alert. The World Health Organization and the U.S. government have declared the Coronavirus outbreak a public health emergency, and federal officials are warning Americans to not travel to China. Wbontv’s Trizdon Reynolds contacted Carl McMahan, a Berea […]
Morning News Brief 2-19-2020: Former Boone Tavern GM accused of stealing $69K, Animal cruelty in Danville after officials find horses in terrible condition, Missing Georgetown mother, Richmond teacher cleared from Coronavirus after returning to states
Afternoon News Brief 2-18-2020: Former Boone Tavern GM accused of stealing $69K, KSP conducts missing person investigation in Clay County, Madison County Historical Society to host Mayor Blythe for Black History Month event, Charlie Walden talks blessings during sobriety
Domestic Violence Complaint Ends in Arrest on Charges of Strangulation
On Sunday near the area of Hallie Irvine St, the Richmond Police Department report responding to a domestic violence complaint. The victim stated that 44 year old Jamie Garner reportedly pushed her down on the bed and allegedly started to choke her. Garner allegedly admitted to police of pushing the victim by the shoulders onto […]
Morning News Brief 2-18-2020: Car falls apart during Jessamine County high speed chase, Richmond Burger Week, Breathitt County Sheriff jobs are active again
Afternoon News Brief 2-17-2020: Hole in floorboard of truck lends clues for drug arrest, Room in the Inn Initiative, Richmond’s first ever Burger Week
The Room In The Inn, Madison County’s Homeless Initiative
The Room in the Inn is a homelessness program that involves communities working together to take care of the local homeless. They are invited into a location, given shelter , and are able to seek refuge from the cold with the confidence that they will be treated like guests in an inn. Room in the […]
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Morning News Brief 2-17-2020: Lexington assault investigation, Alleged stolen money leads to prostitution arrest, Lincoln Co. High School teacher charged with wanton endangerment, Armed robbery in Georgetown Walmart parking lot
Afternoon News Brief 2-14-2020: Breathitt County Sheriff’s Office staff laid-off, Prestonsburg man facing unlawful transaction charge following Richmond car burglary, KTC Winterize roads, Lincoln Co. High School teacher charged with wanton endangerment
Kentucky vs. Ole Miss: Preview, viewing info & prediction
By Jamie Boggs @jamiewboggs The Kentucky Wildcats are coming off of potentially their best half of the season. After trailing by nine at halftime at Vanderbilt, they fought back to run the Commodores off the floor and cover the spread. Tyrese Maxey was scoring, Ashton Hagans was taking care of the ball, Immanuel Quickley was […]
Morning News Brief 2-14-2020: Local Police seize $110K worth of drugs and money, Breathitt County Sheriff to cease operations, Flash flood warnings and watches, 3 vehicle crash near Mt. Vernon
Afternoon News Brief 2-13-2020: Madison County Rescue ceases operations, Westside Christian Church Relaunches as Southland Christian Church Richmond campus, Police footage of EKU football player resisting arrest
“Meat” The Mind Behind Richmond’s First Ever Burger Week
Starting Monday, Feb. 17, local restaurants will feature a specialty burger in the first Richmond Burger Week. The goal is to get citizens to try new local restaurants that they may not have had before and experience a $5 specialty burger. We spoke to the coordinator of Burger Week Brandi Bowles, who stated the special […]
Morning News Brief 2-13-2020: Drug arrest in Berea Dairy Queen drive-thru, Berea traffic stop leads to methamphetamine arrest, District Basketball drawing
Afternoon News Brief 2-12-2020: Flood watch and warnings in central Kentucky, Drug arrest in Berea Dairy Queen drive-thru, Fatal Wreck on I-64
Drug Arrest in Berea Dairy Queen Drive-Thru
The Berea Police Department report receiving a call from the Dairy Queen on Clary Drive in reference to the manager advising authorities that the person in the drive thru was using drugs. The caller reportedly stated that the female passenger allegedly had a needle in her arm. The caller also advised authorities that she’d have […]
Morning News Brief 2-12-2020: Flood watches and warnings, Powell County officer passes away, Animal adoption event a success, Bullit County officials searching for suspect
Morning News Brief 2-10-2020: Madison County rescue turns to non-profit, Shooting investigation in Lexington, Death investigation in Rowan County, Single vehcile DUI crash damages two telephone poles
Morning News Brief 2-7-2020: Winter weather advisory, State of the City Address, Former Madison County teacher indicted on child porn charges, Berea College discontinues the baseball team
Afternoon News Brief 2-6-2020: Berea College baseball team discontinued, Early morning school power outage, Reports of flooding in Eastern and Southern KY, Irvine man charged with 87 counts of distributing sexual material online
The State Of The City Address With Mayor Robert Blythe
Today Richmond Mayor Robert Blythe spoke in front of a plethora of community members in this year’s State of the City Address. Blythe covered many of the subjects that concerned Richmond’s financial situation, the new wave of businesses that are opening up and also the future of recreation in Richmond KY. The Mayor provided the […]
Morning News Brief 2-6-2020: Wings Etc. closes down, Estill County man arrested on multiple porn charges, DNA proves murder of toddler, Lexington man is in jail after alleged road-rage fueled assault
Afternoon News Brief 2-5-2020: Irvine man charged with 87 counts of distributing sexual material online, Wings Etc. closes down, Local counties receive funds to help with dumping problem, Berea City Council meeting details
Wings Etc. Suddenly Closes Down in Berea, Fails to Notify Employees
Employees are now left “winging it” after a surprising piece of paper was left on the front door of the establishment Wings Etc in Berea. According to employees, the sign read “Wings Etc. Is No Longer Open” and was the only notification the employees received of their workplace closing down. With this shocking news sneaking […]
