Recorded phone call from the detention center leads to drug bust, gun bust, and arrest.
According to police, a recorded phone call was made from the Detention Center by Richard Duerson last Friday. Recently arrested last month on charges of kidnapping, officers report Duerson directed Jennifer McFarland (42) to “clean” his apartment. Police report believing McFarland was retrieving items of evidentiary value connected to Duerson’s case. Officials also report conducting […]
Wbontv’s Weekend Arrests
Morning News Brief 3-11-19: Longtime local sheriff passes, Road work on interstate, Savannah Spurlock website, Hunters gather for meeting about going digital
Plans to Modify The Hunter Education Program?
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commissioners met to discuss many different topics Friday morning. Among these topics they discussed potential modification to our current Fish & Wildlife Hunter Education Program. They are considering an online option for citizens to get all the certification they need. However, there are some concerned citizens that are opposed to the […]
Teen Missing From Laurel County
Police are asking for assistance in finding 17-year-old Haley Britton who was last was seen Friday morning on Sunny Brook Circle, southwest of London. If you have any information on her whereabouts please contact the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office
Fire in Jackson County Leaves One Dead
Firefighters were called to a Jackson County home around 6 A.M. this morning. Firefighters say that five departments had to be called to the scene to shuttle water as there wasn’t a firefighter nearby. The fire left one dead and information has not yet been released. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Long-time Madison County Sheriff Passes away.
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is saddened to hear of the passing of Cecil “Dude” Cochran Jr. Dude proudly served Madison County as Sheriff from 1981 until 2006 and previously as Madison County Sheriff Deputy. Thank You Sheriff Cochran for your service to the people of Madison County, You Will be Missed. Please keep the […]
Morning News Brief 3-8-19: Winter storm advisory, Lexington man shoots himself, RPD needs you! Berea council meeting plans ahead
Winter storm advisory, Lexington man shoots himself, RPD needs you! Berea council meeting plans ahead
2019 Election 2 minute sit-down: Attorney General Candidate Daniel Cameron
In this edition of election 2019 2 minute sit-downs, we spoke with Attorney General for Kentucky Candidate Daniel Cameron. Cameron is running on the Republican ticket, and has behind him quite a bit of law experience including graduating from Brandeis School of Law where he was a member of the law review, as well as […]
Morning News Brief 3-7-19: Mt. Vernon man arrested for alleged meth, Celtic Festival close-up, Vehicle drags unidentified man along street, Clark county animal shelter needs your help, Two people arrested after alleged child abuse
Mt. Vernon man arrested for alleged meth, Celtic Festival close-up, Vehicle drags unidentified man along street, Clark county animal shelter needs your help, Two people arrested after alleged child abuse
Community Weather Watch 3-6-19
Cats bounce back, hold off Rebels to give Calipari 300th victory at UK
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today Kentucky remains undefeated in bounce-back games this season. The Wildcats improved to 5-0 in games coming off a loss with an 80-76 win over Mississippi Tuesday night in Oxford. Coming off a 71-52 setback to Tennessee, No. 6 Kentucky (25-5, 14-3 Southeastern Conference) limited the Rebels to just two field […]
Weather forecast with Grendalyn Morton 3-5-19
Today is going to be frigid with highs only reaching into the upper 20’s. It may take a couple of days just to get a daytime high above freezing.
Morning News Brief 3-5-19: I-75 semi over turned, Taxi driver hold woman against her will, Mercer Chamber of Commerce offers shelter, 4 men involved in local kidnapping
Community Trust Morning Weather Watch 3-5-19
Afternoon News Brief 3-4-19: Taxi driver holds woman against her will, KSP wake up passed out women, Waco Junior Historical Society, Missing woman in Laurel county
Taxi driver hold woman against her will, KSP wake up passed out women, Waco Junior Historical Society, Missing woman in Laurel county
KSP interrupts “nap time” for woman on alleged drug charges
KSP reports responding to a call at the BP in Waco regarding 2 females passed out in a vehicle. Police report trying to wake up the passenger, 39 year old Samantha Jane Francisco and the other women in the car. According to KSP the subjects were not easily woken, and when they did wake officers […]
The New Generation of the Historical Society: Waco Juniors!
The Waco Junior Historical Society represented their school this weekend by competing on National History Day. Waco students particpated in 4 of the 5 available categories. Each of those categories are also divided between individual and group sections. Waco students also competed in each of these sections. Out of the 20 students who attended, which […]
Wbontv’s Weekend Arrests
Morning News Brief 3-4-19: Missing woman in Laurel county, Multi-county car chase, Stolen truck investigation turns into car chase, Men put shock collar around toddler for punishment
Community Trust Weather Watch!
Children’s Champion Month Winner!
March is Children’s Champion month and for the third year in a row the billboard winner comes from Kirksville Elementary School. Be on the lookout for Children’s Champions Activities all month long like Family Bowling Day on March 17th and Kids Mall Madness at the Richmond Mall on March 23rd.
Afternoon News Brief 3-1-19: Two men behind bars after putting shock collar on toddler, Two suspicious men at Berea College, Love’s gas station shoplifters, Sexual abuse of a child younger than 12
K9 unit sniffs out counterfeiting operation
Recently on February 27th, KSP reported pulling over a vehicle with 4 occupants in suspicion that the driver was under the influence 2 of these passengers are Willie Lamarr and Cody Diondre Winchester-Walton. Officers report the car a rental and the driver seemed to be extremely nervous. According to reports from KSP, the officers questioned […]
