District 81 Kentucky Rep to vie for Andy Barr 6th Congressional seat
District 81 State representative from Richmond, Deanna Gordon, has announced she will seek the U.S. House of Representatives seat being vacated by Rep. Andy Barr. Barr will be vying for the U.S. Senate seat open from the retiring Mitch McConnel. Deanna Gordon, a four-term Republican representative and made the announcement Wednesday morning that she would […]
Winchester man charged with murder after woman found deceased at Powell County Airbnb
Kentucky State Police post 8 in Morehead was contacted by the Powell County Coroner on June 23 in reference to a death investigation at an Airbnb in Powell County. Investigators say when they arrived on scene, they located a deceased female inside the residence from an apparent drug overdose. She was identified as Kristen Morris, […]
Alex Miller named brand ambassador for Kentucky Proud Program
Groundbreaking Country traditionalist Alex Miller is eager to begin a brand ambassadorship for the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s Kentucky Proud program. That according to a press release today out of Nashville. As the state’s official agricultural marketing brand for over twenty years, Kentucky Proud’s goal is to increase awareness of agricultural initiatives and promote member products. “I come from a long line of […]
Man escapes for second time in months, search on in Estill County
An inmate, being transported to the Estill County courthouse for court, has escaped this morning and remains at large. 43 year old Jeffrey Harrison ran away from transport officers just before 9:30 this morning. Harrison is believed to have slipped his cuffs and shackles as well. A manhunt is currently underway, and helicopters have responded in the search. Harrison […]
Golden alert issued for missing Berea woman
Kentucky State Police, Post 7, Richmond, is actively investigating a missing person investigation in Madison County. A Golden Alert has been issued for Rita K. Senter, 44, of Berea, Kentucky. Ms. Senter was last seen at approximately 11:30 a.m. on July 7, 2025, at a residence on Slate Lick Road in Berea. Later that day, […]
Popular YouTube personality visits Madison County
YouTube star Ryan Trahan, who has amassed over twenty million subscribers, is currently on a journey across America—visiting all 50 states in 50 days. In each state, he spends one night in a unique Airbnb, ranging from a cozy treehouse to a decommissioned missile silo. His ambitious trip isn’t just for adventure—it’s to raise awareness […]
Fairness of 911 fee structure questioned as county grapples with correcting square-footage, zoning issues
By guest columnist Kelly McKinney – Richmond in Depth Since letters about the 911 fee that will for the first time be added to property tax bills began hitting their mailboxes in June, Madison Countians have raised concerns. Some of those have involved errors in the data used to calculate the fees. Others have been […]
Family of Lexington child who died in suspected drowning incident at Richmond pool start GoFundMe to cover expenses
The family of a Lexington child who died in an apparent drowning incident on Monday has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover funeral expenses. 7-year-old Santino Montreal Yancey-Hardwick was found unresponsive at the Paradise Cove Aquatic Center in Richmond. Officials of the City of Richmond say lifeguards began administering life-saving measures on the child, […]
Fishing Creek at Lake Cumberland reopens
Fishing Creek Campground at Lake Cumberland reopened June 30, 2025, and is now available for first-come, first-served camping through the remainder of the 2025 recreation season. “I am extremely proud of the tremendous work performed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employees and contractors who collaborated on the first phase of campground repairs,” said […]
Child found unresponsive at Richmond water park identified
The identity of the 7-year-old child, who apparently drowned while at Paradise Cove at Gibson Bay Monday, has now been officially confirmed. The child has been identified as Santino Montreal Yancey-Hardwick, age 7, of Lexington, KY. The City of Richmond, in a follow up today, says the Richmond Police Department continues to actively collaborate with […]
Minor found unresponsive at Richmond’s Paradise Cove Monday
A tragedy today at the Paradise Cove Water Park located at Gibson Bay Park in Richmond, where a child has confirmed to have been found unresponsive in the water park this afternoon. The City of Richmond’s Public Information office issued a statement this afternoon confirming an incident involving a minor. The city also said they […]
KSP investigating missing person case *UPDATE:FOUND
Billy Ray Pennington has been located and is safe. Golden Alert has been canceled. Original story: Kentucky State Police, Post 11, London, is actively investigating a missing person investigation in Whitley County. A Golden Alert has been issued for Billy Ray Pennington, 37 years old, of London, Ky. Mr. Pennington was last seen at approximately […]
Black bear sightings aplenty, this afternoon at Boonesborough
Black bear sightings have been plentiful this June in Central Kentucky. Residents of several counties have taken to Facebook to post pictures and details surrounding their encounters. Amanda Fite, who lives on the Clark County side of Boonesborough Road, told WBON that she thinks the black bear in the feature picture may have been watching […]
EKU to transition sports to United Athletic Conference
Pending approval by the Board of Regents, Eastern Kentucky University Athletics plans to transition to the newly-expanded United Athletic Conference (UAC) as a full all-sports member beginning in 2026-27, Vice President and Director of Athletics Kyle Moats announced on Thursday. Effective July 1, 2026, the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) will rebrand as the UAC and join the […]
Madison Central Basketball Coach’s 12th year selling 4th of July fireworks
Coach Allen Feldhaus and the Madison Central Indians are known to bring the heat on the court, but they also bring the boom for the Fourth of July. It’s Feldhaus’ 12th year selling fireworks to help fund the team, and there’s no shortage of patriotic pyro at his tent.
KSP assist Lexington Police in vehicle pursuit into Madison County stemming from shooting incident
Lexington Police pursued a vehicle into Madison County this afternoon. The vehicle was observed at the scene of a shots fired incident earlier in Lexington around Kirklevington Park. A large police presence descended on the area of Clay Lane and Lexington Road as officials believed the driver may have been a victim or the suspect […]
Kentucky State Police investigate escaped inmate in Madison County
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, is searching for an inmate who walked away from the Bluegrass Career and Development Center just before 6:45 Sunday night, June 22nd in Madison County. Jarod R. Barnes, 28 years of age, from Elizabethtown, is described as a black male, 5’9″ tall, weighing 206 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. […]
Plans for new development in Carriage Gate Shopping Center raises concerns among Planning and Zoning Commission
During their most recent regular called meeting, the City of Richmond Planning and Zoning Commission discussed a couple of topics including regulations for area subdivisions and overnight shelters. Another item on the agenda was the discussion of a proposed Chipotle to be developed in the Carriage Gate Shopping Center, near 859 Eastern Bypass. The proposal […]
New Longhorn’s to build in former O’Charley’s location in Richmond
Demolition has begun on the former O’Charley’s property in Richmond to make way for a new Longhorn’s Steakhouse. That according to City Manager Rob Minerich. The property is on the corner of Boggs Lane and the Eastern Bypass. The location has been dormant since the former restaurant closed its doors in August of 2023. The […]
High-speed police pursuit ends near Lexington Road
A high-speed pursuit has ended this afternoon and a large police presence is reported now in the area of Clay Lane and Lexington Road. Eyewitnesses tell WBON-TV they heard gunfire at the scene. This is an active scene at this time and we are working to bring you more information.
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, […]
Two dead, one injured in Sunday single vehicle accident
A single-vehicle fatal collision that occurred in Franklin County earlier today, at around 12:30 PM EDT (Sunday, June 15) is being investigated by the Kentucky State Police Post 12 in Frankfort. The preliminary investigation indicates that a Ford van was traveling west on East Main Street when it struck a telephone pole at the intersection […]
Richmond history celebrated at Armory Park site
Today, a modern park stands at 321 North Second Street in Richmond. However, this site has a long and storied history that has now been commemorated in the form of a historical marker. On Tuesday morning, city officials recounted the historical significance of the site before unveiling the new marker. In 1798, the site was […]
