Estill County receives over 14 million dollars for earmarked projects
Senator Brandon Smith visited Estill County today to present the Estill County Fiscal Court and the Estill County School District with three checks totaling $14,553,000.00. $10,000,000.00 has been designated for the Middle School Student Relocation. $2,233,000.00 for the Priority Local Road project, and $2,320,000.00 for new pedestrian walkway construction over the Kentucky River at the […]
McKinleigh Anglin Is young local musician with big dreams
R. David Shew Recently, this writer was introduced McKinleigh Anglin and set up an interview with her for a feature story. McKinleigh is a young singer-songwriter from Madison County with big ambitions. So, I sat down with McKinleigh on the patio at Chenault Winery, introduced myself to her, and asked her a series of questions. […]
Kentucky State Police Post 8 Troopers rescue two on Cave Run Lake
The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 8 in Morehead was informed of an overturned jet ski on Cave Run Lake near Stoney Cove Boat ramp, on Monday May 4 at around 5:00 p.m. Upon their arrival, Trooper Christian Saylor and Sergeant Sam Lawson observed an overturned jet ski with two individuals in the water. The […]
Suspect in Berea bank double murder arrested and identified after long pursuit, search and investigation
The suspect in Thursdays deadly bank robbery in Berea, is in custody. The suspect has been identified as Brailen Weaver. Kentucky State Police Trooper Justin Kearney said the FBI has now taken the lead on the investigation. According to our media partner WLEX, Lexington Police assisted Kentucky State Police and the FBI in locating the […]
KSP “Lock your doors” in Berea as search for armed and dangerous suspect continues
A press conference just concluded by Scottie Pennington of the Kentucky State Police in Berea. Pennington, who has close ties to Berea, was clearly emotional as he urged people in the area to lock their doors, and reminded residents if they “see anything suspicious, if your dogs are acting strangely tonight, contact authorities immediately.” Pennington […]
Two confirmed dead in Berea bank robbery, suspect still at large
The US Bank location at 630 Chestnut Street in Berea was the scene of a violent bank robbery around 2 Thursday afternoon. WBON sources have confirmed two people allegedly have died from gunshots fired by the suspect. One person was a female that worked as a teller in the bank, who reportedly died on scene. […]
Three Madison County farm markets accepted into 2026 Kentucky Farm Bureau Certified Farm Market Program
K & R Farm Store, Kelly’s Fruit Market and Warren Farm Greenhouse, all located in Madison County, have been accepted into the 2026 Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) Certified Farm Market Program. As members of the program, KFB says these markets have committed to providing top-quality products and services to their customers. This certification ensures that […]
KSP: Man arrested for role in major telephone cable theft near Fort Boonesborough State Park
Kentucky State Police arrested a man this past Thursday following a large-scale theft of telephone cable from an area near Fort Boonesborough State Park. According to police, approximately 1200 feet of AT&T telephone cable was removed along KY 388, which resulted in telephone and internet outages in at least 20 homes throughout the area. Officials […]
EKU Engineering Program Receives $800K Investment Following Toyota Grant and State Match
On March 23, Toyota Kentucky announced a $400,000 grant to support Eastern Kentucky University’s (EKU) Engineering program, helping to advance the next generation of the workforce. The funding was announced during Toyota’s celebration of 40 years at its Georgetown plant, as part of new grant funding further solidifying the company’s commitment to career readiness and […]
TRAFFIC ALERT: One-lane traffic on KY 1571 in Estill County to begin next Monday
Officials of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet say that drivers who use KY 1571 (Millers Creek Road) east of Ravenna in Estill County will need to prepare for delays beginning Monday, May 4. According to KYTC, the road will be reduced to one lane between milepoints 1.4 and 1.82 so repairs can be made to damage […]
Kentucky Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials to host 2026 Spring Summit in Richmond
The Kentucky Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (KBC-LEO) has announced that its 2026 Spring Summit will be taking place April 23–24, 2026, in Richmond, Kentucky. The summit will convene elected officials, community leaders, policymakers, and engaged citizens from across the Commonwealth for two days of collaboration, leadership development, and policy discussion. Hosted in partnership […]
Man dies in latest fatal accident near Buc-ees in Richmond
A two-vehicle accident early this morning near Buc-ees has claimed a Somerset man’s life. The collision occurred at the intersection of Buc-ees Boulevard and Duncannon Lane. The location has been the site of numerous collisions, several fatal, since the popular tourist destination opened. The wreck happened around 1 a.m. Saturday. The deceased has been identified […]
Lexington man arrested and federally charged with Threatening to Assault and Murder President Trump and ICE Officers
A federal criminal complaint was unsealed in the U.S. District Court in Lexington on Wednesday charging Kadrioan Serainity Santiago, 25, with interstate threatening communication. According to the criminal complaint, on April 1, 2026, FBI received information that Santiago, under the username “kadi_skating,” had been posting a series of politically violent threats and statements on Instagram […]
Pavement marking work starting Friday for KY 595 in Madison County
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has issued plans for scheduled pavement marking work on KY 595 in Madison County. Contractors will be updating pavement markings, which requires the application of thermoplastic striping. Work is scheduled for Friday, April 17 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting. Work will take place on KY 595 near mile […]
Madison County Fiscal Court to hold interactive community workshop
The Madison County Fiscal Court is inviting residents, business owners, and stakeholders in the County to take part in upcoming public visioning workshops and a countywide survey to help shape the future of our community. In a press release late Tuesday afternoon, the membership says a comprehensive plan will serve as a roadmap for responsible […]
Rapidly growing local law firm invites public to big music event and 10-year anniversary celebration
WBON-TV9 is proud to begin a new series that spotlights unique local businesses in our community. This week we are showcasing the firm of Elder Law. Elder Law Guidance is about to mark their 10th anniversary in the community. The award-winning local law firm invites is having an open house Friday, April 17th from 4-8pm at 815 […]
Kentucky State Police investigate alleged assault at Madison County Detention Center
An altercation which took place on the evening of March 19th at the Madison County Detention Center is currently being investigated by state officials. The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post was contacted on March 27th in reference to an alleged assault that occurred at the Madison County Detention Center involving an employee and an inmate. […]
Judge rules in favor of Berea College, strikes down eminent domain lawsuit
Earlier today, a judge ruled in favor of Berea College, striking down an eminent domain lawsuit brought by East Kentucky Power Cooperative (EKPC) that would have allowed the company to seize a portion of the Berea College Forest to construct a high-voltage electric transmission line. Judge Kristin Clouse made the ruling today in Madison Circuit […]
Motorcyclist stable, passenger deceased after striking guardrail
Kentucky State Police Post 11 in London is investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Tuesday, March 31, around 3:00 p.m. on the Hal Rogers Parkway near the 35-mile marker eastbound. The preliminary investigation indicates that a 2022 Harley-Davidson motorcycle, operated by Sam K. Minton, 43, of Manchester, was traveling eastbound when he lost control […]
Richmond’s “Millstone Social” Restaurant announces closing
One of Richmond’s finest upper end restaurant endeavors, that focused on an elevated dining experience, has made the decision to close its doors. The restaurant cited ongoing challenges in the announcement Tuesday night on social media: “Millstone Social has made the difficult decision to close its doors effective immediately. This decision was made by management […]
Madison County authorities seek armed and dangerous suspect following shooting incident
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office says they are actively seeking a suspect following a shooting and assault that occurred late Friday night on Kentucky River Road. According to reports, deputies responded around 10 PM to a report of a shooting in the area. Upon arrival, deputies located two female victims. One victim sustained a gunshot […]
Two men discovered in Wilgreen Lake
The Madison County Coroner’s Office and Kentucky State Police responded to the discovery of two apparent drowning incidents. Two men were discovered in Wilgreen Lake, near the Boat Ramp in Richmond Wednesday night. The men have been identified as Ronnie Rawlins, age 64 of Richmond and Anthony Hoover, age 63 of Richmond The men were […]
KY 1571 in Estill County to be closed for 10 days
Officials with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet say drivers who use KY 1571 (Millers Creek Road) just east of Ravenna in Estill County will need to find an alternate route beginning Monday, March 30. According to KYTC, the road will be closed between milepoints 0.25 and 0.272 for 10 days for pavement repairs. This is between the KY […]
Kentucky Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” to be performed free at the Pinnacles Amphitheater
The City of Berea and Berea College are partnering to bring Kentucky Shakespeare’s Shakespeare in the Parks tour to the Pinnacles Amphitheater from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, April 18. This free, family-friendly performance invites community members of all ages to enjoy an evening of outdoor theater in one of Berea’s most scenic natural spaces. Kentucky […]
Deadly weekend in Wolfe, with another fatal accident Sunday morning
Another fatal accident occurred in Wolfe County around 10:30 a.m. today. Kentucky State Police Post 8 Morehead, received notification of a single vehicle fatal collision near the 1200 block of KY 715 in the Pine Ridge community of Wolfe County. Trooper Haney says the investigation indicates that Darren Johnson, 23 of Beattyville, was operating a […]
