Madison County Health Department offering grants up to $10,000 for local organizations who qualify
The Madison County Health Department announced this week it is offering grants of up to $10,000 for community-based organizations working to improve public health. If you have an innovative, evidence-based project addressing community needs, they urge you to apply today to help make a difference! Applications are open for initiatives running from April to October […]
Body found in Pike County Fire
One person was found dead inside a home after a fire Wednesday night in Pikeville. Firefighters and Kentucky State Police responded to the call just after 10 Wednesday night. Investigators said they found one body inside the structure fire on 23 south at Caney Drive. Pike County Coroner Kevin Hall told WBON-TV the body has not been […]
WBON Weather Center | Weather Forecast Jan. 29, 2025
Powell County Grand Jury indicts man on drug charges
A Clay city man was arrested today after a grand jury indictment. Anthony Allen, age 43, was arrested stemming from a drug investigation that began on December 19, 2024. According to Stanton Police, Allen was lodged on the following charges.. – Trafficking in Cont Sub, 1st Degree, 2nd Offense (Fentanyl) – Trafficking in Cont Sub, 1st Degree, 2nd Offense (Methamphetamine) – […]
Madison County inmate dies after medical episode at Detention Center
Madison County Detention Center personnel alerted local authorities and EMT’s Tuesday afternoon regarding an inmate’s condition, that was described as suffering a medical episode. Response units arrived just after 5:30 and transported Anthony Gordon, 53 of Waco, to Baptist Health for treatment, where he was later pronounced deceased. Gordons body was taken to Frankfort for autopsy […]
KSP Trooper kills man during domestic violence call
The Kentucky State Police Critical Incident Response Team was requested by KSP Post 8 in Morehead today to investigate a trooper-involved shooting that occurred this morning at 11:30 a.m. in Rowan County. KSP initial findings say troopers were dispatched to a domestic violence call near Morehead, Once on scene, the trooper encountered Mr. Thomas Crouch, […]
Missing Breathitt County man found deceased of natural causes
A man reported missing last week in Breathitt County was found unresponsive over the weekend. Kentucky State police say 49-year-old Johnny McQuinn was reported missing on Friday night. Mr. McQuinn‘s truck was then discovered Saturday by a member of the Rousseau Fire Department near Katie Lane after a call from a resident. Troopers responded to the scene and confirmed it was Mr. […]
Jackson County water customers asked to conserve to help restore water to neighbors countywide
The recent freezing temperatures are still having impacts on some Kentucky communities including Jackson County, where some outlying residents have not had water for over a week now. Tim Madden, Jackson County Water Association Board director, says the freezing weather produced another storm of sorts with many busted pipes in the Countys own infrastructure and […]
WBON Weather Center | Weather Forecast Jan. 27, 2025
Kentucky State Police investigate fatal collision in Franklin County
The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 12 is investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Interstate 64 in Franklin County. The incident happened shortly after 11:00 AM today at the 59-mile marker in the westbound lane. Preliminary investigations indicate that a 2017 Toyota Highlander, driven by Earl Ragland, was heading west on Interstate 64 when […]
Former host of “Classic Request LIVE” on 100.7 The Coyote, Al Snyder passes
Kentucky native and veteran radio personality, Al Snyder, passed away last week on January 18, at the age of 73. Al Snyder was the host of the popular “Classic Request LIVE show” on 100.7 The Coyote for many years at Wallingford Broadcasting in Richmond. A feature of Al’s show was to air archived interviews with the biggest […]
Prosecutors out of Gilday case, new team takes over
The prosecution team in the case of Shannon Gilday have recused themselves. That according to the Lexington Herald today. Gilday is on trial for the 2022 Madison County home invasion that took the life of 32-year-old Jordan Morgan, and shooting and injuring her father, former lawmaker Wesley Morgan, in an ensuing shoot out. The case […]
Richmond Police respond to shots fired call on Mallory Court, search on for dangerous subject
*UPDATE* Suspect surrendered himself to police today around 11:45 The Richmond Police Department responded to Mallory Court around 11:30 p.m. last night in response to a shots-fired complaint. Officers arrived to a residence on Mallory Court where one female victim was located with injuries from a single gunshot wound. Witnesses report that Travon Hearst (29) […]
WBON Weather Center | Weather Forecast Jan. 22, 2025
Active scene for barricaded shooter in Rockcastle ends peacefully
Law enforcement remained on the scene of what started as a barricade situation in Rockcastle County Tuesday night for several hours. The matter began a little after 10, when a man reportedly had fired shots outside the home. The incident occurred at a residence on Kelsey Drive, just off KY 461. After officers responded, they […]
Couple loses everything, and pet dog in Berea Fire
Berea Firefighters responded to a house fire on Tuesday afternoon. The home, located in the 300 block of Christi Drive, suffered extensive smoke, fire and water damage. Additional resources were requested from Madison County, and Redlick Volunteer Fire Department, to provide water tankers, and man additional manpower. According to a neighbor, one dog perished, and two other dogs were saved. The couple reportedly lost […]
Irvine McDonald’s briefly evacuated
Tuesday afternoon, around 3, Estill County Fire units responded to the Irvine McDonald’s on Richmond Road for reports of smoke. The restaurant was evacuated while responders investigated. It was determined it was the first time the heating unit had been activated at the restaurant this season, and there were just some impurities burning off in […]
WBON Weather Center | Weather Forecast Jan. 21, 2025
KSP investigators release findings in three vehicle fatality in Floyd County
Kentucky State Police Pikeville Post has released it’s investigative findings with the three-vehicle fatal collision in Floyd County at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Friday, January 17th. The collision occurred at the intersection of KY Route 1103 and KY Route 680 in the Minnie community of Floyd County. KSP say upon arrival and through investigation, troopers determined that Terry Samons, […]
WBON Weather Center | Weather Forecast Jan. 20, 2025
Counterfeit money circulating again
There has been a rash of ‘funny money’ circulating in the area. In Madison County, officials warned businesses recently of an influx of fake money that was marked for “motion picture use only.” Many of those bills got spent locally despite saying they were fake right on the bill. Now the Wolfe County Sheriff’s office […]
Missing person considered endangered *Found Safe*
*UPDATE – Tiffany has been located safe. The Winchester Police say Tiffany Spicer, a 28-year-old white female, is missing from Winchester, KY. The department adds she is suffering from mental health issues and is insulin dependent. She was last seen wearing a pink beanie, with a gray jacket, and blue jeans (photo below). She was also […]
ARH helicopter makes emergency landing at Estill Springs school
A medical helicopter with Appalachian Regional Hospital was forced to make an emergency landing Thursday in Estill County. The Irvine Fire Department said the helicopter was experiencing engine trouble, and managed to make a safe landing in the Estill Springs Elementary parking lot on Winchester Road. No patients were on board and personnel will be […]
WBON Weather Center | Weather Forecast Jan. 16, 2025
Estill County Fire leads to discovery of two deceased
An overnight fire in Estill County has apparently left two people dead. The fire reportedly started around 1:30 this morning at the home on Cherry Street in Irvine. A neighbor reported the fire after reporting hearing an explosion and saw flames coming from the home. When fire crews arrived at the home, they say they found a man and a […]
