Teen dies Saturday in Bath County wreck
The Kentucky State Police Post 8 in Morehead received a call from Bath County Dispatch around 8:40 Saturday, requesting assistance with a fatal traffic collision on Hwy 36 near Owingsville. Bath County Sheriff’s Department, Owingsville Police Department, Bath County EMS, along with KSP personnel responded to the scene. The initial investigation determined that Ricky Lee […]
Three shot in murder-suicide in Crab Orchard
On Thursday, February 27, 2025, just before 11:45 p.m., Kentucky State Police, Post 7 in Richmond was contacted by Bluegrass 911 for assistance in investigating a shooting at a residence on Main Street in Crab Orchard, where three individuals had been shot. KSP’s initial investigation says Spencer Baldwin, 30, of Crab Orchard shot Dennis Perry, […]
WBON Weather Center | Weather Forecast Feb. 27, 2025
WBON Weather Center | Weather Forecast Feb. 26, 2025
Reports of gas leak in Fox area of Estill County traced to ‘controlled blow off’ by Columbia Gas, same scheduled for Drowning Creek in Madison
Estill County EMA along with Estill Fire & Rescue responded to the New Fox area of Estill County this morning after reports of a gas leak and strong gas smells in the area. Plans were in motion to start evacuations, when it was discovered that the gas emitting was part of a planned controlled blow […]
KSP investigates officer involved shooting last night
The Kentucky State Police Critical Incident Response Team is investigating a trooper-involved shooting that occurred last night after 6:00 p.m. KSP says the preliminary investigation indicates that troopers arrived at 635 Hubbs Hollow Road in Knox County to assist the Barbourville Police Department in executing an active arrest warrant on 44-year-old Steven M Carter of […]
85-year-old Estill man, and accomplice, back in jail for trafficking in controlled substances
The execution of a search warrant by the Estill County Sheriff’s Office and ATF agents at a residence in the Cressy area of Estill County earlier this month led to the discovery of severe animal neglect. That’s when 85-year-old Bobby Osborne was charged with 18 counts of animal cruelty. Yesterday Osborne was re-arrested, along with […]
Madison County Sheriff’s office asking your help finding missing teen
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is asking for assistance locating a missing juvenile pictured in the feature photo. Elliot Bradburn, 17 years old of Madison County, was last seen at a residence in Winchester last Thursday, February 20. Anyone with Information is asked to call Deputy Josh Foster at (859) 623-1511 or report to Madison […]
Valuable dump trailer stolen out of Estill, recovered Saturday in Madison
A valuable dump trailer reported stolen out of Estill County was recovered in Madison County this weekend. According to the Madison County Sheriff’s Department, they got the call the 14-foot big Tex trailer may be in Madison County on Saturday. Deputy Kermeen spotted a truck pulling a trailer matching the reported stolen trailer on Charlie Norris […]
Adult and child injured in overnight fire in Madison County
An early morning fire Sunday resulted in two people being sent for treatment. Madison County EMS and fire fighters responded to a working structure fire at a home in the 100 block of Rose Lane in Madison County around 12:45 Sunday morning. Once fire fighters arrived, Madison County EMS was on scene treating the victims, […]
Shooting incident in Madison County leaves juvenile with injuries
A shots-fired incident on Irvine Road in Madison County has led to the arrest of a Richmond man. Just before 11:00 p.m. on Thursday, Kentucky State Police were called to the scene where Rodney D. Hunt, 52, allegedly discharged two firearms inside his home, aiming toward three other occupants. A juvenile in the residence sustained […]
Kentucky State Police Investigate Fatal Collision in Lincoln County
The Kentucky State Police, Post 7, Richmond, is investigating a fatal collision that occurred just before 1:30 a.m. this morning near the intersection of US 27 and East Main Street in Stanford. Investigators say a vehicle operated by 75-year-old Sandra Arie of Creve Coeur, IL, was traveling south on US 27 in the north bound […]
WBON Weather Forecast | Weather Center Feb. 20, 2025
Monticello teen reported missing after nearly three weeks, KSP investigating
Kentucky State Police Post 11 is actively investigating the disappearance of a Wayne County juvenile who went missing from his residence around 11 pm on February 3rd of this year. KSP was contacted today regarding his disappearance. The juvenile is 16-year-old Jason S. Woodworth of Monticello, KY. His mother last spoke to him at her […]
WBON Weather Center | Weather Forecast Feb. 19, 2025
“Expect significant delays” says Rockcastle sheriff after two semis collide near Mount Vernon
Early Wednesday morning, two semi-trucks collided near the 62-mile marker of I-75 southbound. Slick road conditions may have played a factor in the collision in Rockcastle County near Mount Vernon. The Rockcastle County Sheriff’s office tells WBON-TV9 that Kentucky State Police and Kentucky Vehicle Enforcement are investigating, and lengthy delays should be expected for southbound […]
WBON Weather Center | Weather Forecast Feb. 18, 2025
Estill County Rescue Squad saves horse from rising waters
The Estill Couty Resue Squad says the call last night after dark about a horse in flood waters and the owner needing assistance getting to the animal on Kirkland Avenue. Millers Creek Fire & Rescue responded with 4 Large Animal Rescue Techs and City of Irvine Fire Department assiste. on this call. The horse was […]
Semi-trailer engulfed this morning on I-75
Crews responded to a semi-truck fire in Laurel County this morning. The semis brakes appear to have caught fire and quickly engulfed the trailer. This was the scene around 7:30 this morning on I-75 southbound, just before exit 29 in Corbin. The Laurel County Fire Department shared these pictures of the extensive damage to the […]
Lancaster officials and KSP in search of missing teen **FOUND SAFE**
KSP reported that Maggie has been located and safe on Tuesday morning. *ORIGINAL STORY* Local authorities are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing 16-year-old girl. Maggie Harris, also known as “MJ,” was last seen at her home in Lancaster sometime after midnight on Saturday. Investigators believe she may have been picked up near […]
Menifee County man arrested and charged in child sexual material investigation
The Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch interviewed and then arrested Jordan Seth Woodard Bills, age 27 of Menifee County, on charges related to a child sexual abuse material investigation. Bills was located, interviewed, and arrested Thursday February 13th, as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation. The KSP Electronic Crime Branch […]
Bill Wesley speaks out about Estill County River crest level controversy
Representative Bill Wesley is speaking out about earlier contradictions of the severity in flooding expected in Estill County. “This morning, I received an alarming call from the Commissioner of the Kentucky State Emergency Management. I was told that the agency was expecting a river crest near the 40-foot flood level. The commissioner expressed concerns that […]
Facebook post by elected official, with incorrect expected river levels, cause additional problems for Estill County
A post on FB by an elected official, containing erroneous weather information this morning, has created a bit of public alarm in Estill County. The post says the Kentucky River is expected to crest at 40 feet, which would be historic and devastating flood levels. The post has created an increase level of calls to […]
10th Planet Richmond Chewjitsu Louisville results
10th Planet took a team of adults and youth to the Chewjitsu Open in Louisville Kentucky. With over 400 competitors signed up the team was able to walk away with Best Youth Academy and second place overall Best Academy. Amongst 10th Planet Richmond competitors to shine was Vitoria Lopes, Keegan Moberly and Linda Mihalec.Vitoria stepped […]
Breathitt County EMA evacuates hospital & nursing home as Panbowl lake rises
The Breathitt County Emergency Agency has announced tonight a notice to residents in the Panbowl Lake area. They say It appears that the river is back feeding through the spillway and into the lake, causing a rise in water levels in the lake. While they say there does not appear to be an immediate life-safety […]
