Richmond Man Allegedly Breaks into Home to Fight Owner
Last Saturday, police report responding to a call about a break-in residing in the area of Sweet Water Rd. One person was reportedly arrested when officers arrived on scene. The owner of the house stated that he did not know the suspect, 36 year old Steve Napier, and that Napier opened his door and walked […]
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Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken & Air Fryer Egg Rolls-Fabulous Cooking with Julie Tussey
Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken & Air Fryer Egg Rolls Tune in as Julie and friend, Nanci Hunter, make delicious “Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken” over Jasmine rice and serve it up with steaming Asian Vegetables! The girls plate it with Julie’s delicious, fast and easy, homemade, flavor-bursting “Air Fryer Egg Rolls” topped with Sweet, Spicy Chili […]
Stoops: A New season, new team presents new opportunities for Cats
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Mark Stoops has moved past the learning curve when it comes to running his own program. The Kentucky coach is entering his seventh season as coach of the Wildcats and remains committed to keep the momentum going this year. That same passion and drive he experienced […]
Morning News Brief 8-5-19: Three vehicle on I-75 Rockcastle, McConnell recovers from injury, Lexington police investigate shooting, Help for families effected by explosion, Downtown fire in Winchester
Afternoon News Brief 8-2-19: 3 county chase ends in deadly shooting, Dangerous driving leads to drug arrest, Second arrest in viral animal abuse case
Morning News Brief 8-2-19: 3 County chase ends in shooting, Investigation begins for Lincoln County explosion, Two vehicle crash in Montgomery County, Two year old found decease in Corbin, Second person arrested in viral animal abuse case
Washington, Travis reunite, mingle with campers at Draft Academy
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Reid Travis and PJ Washington were reunited on Thursday. The two former University of Kentucky upperclassmen took part in John Calipari’s Draft Academy Camp at the Joe Craft Center and shared a laugh or two with their former coach as youngsters looked on while participating in […]
Afternoon News Brief 8-1-19: Deadly explosion in Lincoln County kills woman, Search warrant turns drug bust, Estill County receives grant for new Career Center, Peeping tom in Laurel County gets arrested
Weekend on the Water highlights from this Past Saturday
Wbontv’s Samantha Burford went down to Estill County this past weekend to attend the weekend on the water festival. The tubing and kayaking event at the Kentucky River Rec Park in Estill County, was hosted by Estill Action Group. This year the parties involved hosted an announcing of Irvine/Ravenna as a certified Kentucky Trail Town! […]
Search Warrant Leads to Four Arrests and Drug Bust
Richmond police report conducting a search following a warrant on a residence along North Third St. The search turned into a drug bust resulting in the arrest of four suspects. Police report that upon entering the home 30-year-old suspect Tiffany Carter was in a bedroom along with another suspect known as 30 year old Matthew […]
Morning News Brief 8-1-19: Yesterday’s Richmond shooting has now led to the arrest of 3 juveniles, Laurel County viral video of animal abuse ends in charges for 17 year old, Richmond man arrested for sexual abuse of a toddler, Moorehead Boy Scout holds jeans drive
Afternoon News Brief 7-31-19: Richmond man arrested on alleged rape charges on a child under 12, 3 juveniles now in custody following early morning shooting, Historic train stops in Ravenna, Water main break in Berea
Richmond Police Breach Keeneland Residence For a Drug Bust
Recently, police report conducting a search with a warrant on a residence on N. Keeneland, the search led to a drug bust containing hundreds of grams worth of various substances. Police report entering the residence of 31 year old Kayla Agee and locating her in the back bedroom of the residence. Officers report breaching the […]
Estill County Welcomes Historical Locomotive to Ravenna
A historic steam powered locomotive makes its way to finally rest in Ravenna. The train will be the center attraction in a new multi-dimensional economic development project. Hundreds of people in Ravenna gathered to watch the train enter the county, stay tuned for the video and footage of the arrival.
Estill County Schools Fully Fund Their New Career Center
Estill County schools recently received a grant to help the construction of a new career center. We interviewed Superintendent Jeff Saylor who gave us a little more information about this project. Saylor also talks about the impact the center will have on the county as well as the students that attend it. Check out the […]
Morning News Brief 7-31-19: Man allegedly found passed out with loaded shotgun, Somerset domestic disturbance involves police sergeant, Russel Cave road crash causes congestion, Richmond man leads police on a reckless car chase
Afternoon News Brief 7-30-19: Sex offender runs from police after being on premises of daycare, Estill County Animal Shelter offer’s kennels for sponsorship in hope to raise money for updates, Two new career centers being built in Berea and Richmond
Morning News Brief 7-30-19: Trespasser at Baptist Health, Richmond woman arrested for warrants, New Berea city administrator, Structure crash leaves people homeless
Afternoon News Brief 7-29-19: Bathroom standoff at Baptist Health Leads to arrest, Garrard County animal shelter needs more dog adoptions, Richmond man allegedly threatens to kill victim,Berea Police Department Chief selected to be next Berea city administrator
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Morning News Brief 7-29-19: Red River Gorge search and rescue save woman after 20 foot fall, Lexington shooting leave police searching for a suspect, Pennies for Paws car show, Gov. Bevin is a confirmed speaker at Fancy Farm 2019 event, Support a life saving service dog!
Afternoon News Brief 7-26-19: Richmond man arrested on alleged sexual abuse charges, Estill County Schools receive $4 million from development grant, Richmond man arrested after baggie with various drugs was discovered
KSP Arrests Man on Sex Crimes Involving Minor Following Investigation
The Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch Thursday arrested 39-year-old Christopher R. Welch on charges related to prohibited use of an electronic communication system to procure a minor. According to a release from KSP, Welch was arrested as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation. The KSP Electronic Crime Branch began the […]
The 2019 Superhero Gala: Be a Superhero for a Child in Need!
Wbontv’s Samantha Burford went down to the EKU Center of the Arts to have a chat with Executive Director of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children) Victoria Benge who shed some light on this first-time fundraiser. Benge states that all money raised will go towards helping abused and neglected children in Madison County and […]
