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 […]
WBON Weather Center | Weather Forecast Jan. 15, 2025
Former Richmond Mayor and businessman Bill Strong passes
Former Richmond Mayor and businessman Bill Strong passed away Monday evening at the age of 84. Strong moved to Richmond as a young child and grew up on Evansdale Ave. He attended and graduated from Madison Model in 1959 and then Eastern Kentucky University in 1963 before choosing to serve in the Army. Later, he […]
Saturday car chase from Estill into Powell County ends with officer firing on subject
A traffic stop in Estill County Saturday led to a high-speed pursuit and officer involved shooting in neighboring Powell County. An Irvine Police officer initiated the stop on 44-year-old Summer Arvin of Irvine, knowing her license was suspended. The traffic stop was made near the car wash in north Irvine around 4 p.m. Arvin reportedly […]
WBON Weather Center | Weather Forecast Jan. 10, 2025
WBON Weather Center | Weather Forecast Jan. 9, 2025
WBON Weather Center | Weather Forecast Jan. 8, 2025
Cincinnati man vies for “Worlds Dumbest Criminals” show today in Mount Vernon
What may qualify for another episode of “ Worlds Dumbest Criminals,” happened today in Mount Vernon. Kentucky State Police Information Officer, Scottie Pennington, reports that Trooper Brian Maupin responded to a disabled vehicle call today on I-75 in Rockcastle County. The vehicle reportedly had run out of gas. When arriving on scene, the Trooper observed the strong […]
WBON Weather Center | Weather Forecast Jan. 7, 2025
10th Planet Richmond takes team championship at Fuji BJJ Richmond
The 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Richmond team participated in their first tournament of 2025. They didn’t have far to travel as this event was held in Richmond, KY on EKU’s campus. Nearly 40 athletes from 10th planet richmond competeed between youth and adults as the event being local gave many of them the unique opportunity to compete […]
WBON Weather Center | Weather Forecast Jan. 6, 2025
Authorities find missing Floyd county man deceased
UPDATE Kentucky State Police Pikeville Post troopers located Phil Colley deceased near a utility access road in the Buckhorn community. Colley was found Saturday evening after a Golden Alert was issued for him. Colley was pronounced deceased by the Floyd County Coroner’s Office. The cause of death is under investigation; however, foul play is not […]
Fatality determination premature in Saturday night Buc-ees collision
Authorities first confirmed to WBON-TV, and other major media outlets, that one person was killed tonight, and others injured in an accident in Madison County. According to Richmond Police, one vehicle pulled onto Duncannon Lane from the exit ramp and was struck by another vehicle. Richmond Police remain on scene tonight as investigators and reconstructionist […]
More details released regarding tragic double fatality near Campton
Kentucky State Police say Post 8 received a call from Wolfe County Dispatch just before 11 a.m. Friday requesting assistance with a double fatal collision on KY 15 South near Hunting Fork Road. KSP Troopers, along with Wolfe County Sheriff’s Office, responded to the scene and launched an investigation. Investigators say that a White Ford […]
Kentucky braces for significant winter storm and significant impacts
Team Kentucky highway crews are geared up ahead of a forecast winter storm. Significant impacts, including hazardous driving conditions, are expected across much of the state beginning Sunday morning, Jan. 5, and continuing into Monday, Jan. 6. Travel impacts could extend beyond Monday due to ongoing cold temps. Kentuckians are encouraged to avoid non-essential travel, […]
Double fatality on HWY 15 in Wolfe County closes roadway for several hours
A two-vehicle collision has claimed the lives of two people today in Wolfe County. The Wolfe County Sheriff’s tells WBON-TV9 the accident occurred around 10:30 this morning on HWY 15 south, near Hunting Fork Road. Hwy 15 was reopened around 4:30 this afternoon, as an extensive investigation into the accident was made today. The roadway […]
WBON Weather Center | Weather Forecast Jan. 3, 2025
WBON Weather Center | Weather Forecast Jan. 2, 2024
Richmond Police asking assistance in locating subject in home invasion/robbery case
Richmond Police are asking the publics assistance in locating Guillermo Hernandez-Noyola. Police caution that he is considered armed and dangerous and if you see him, do not engage, but contact Dispatch at 859-624-4776. Noyola, age 21, is wanted for his involvement in a home invasion and robbery that occurred on Keystone Drive on April 23, […]
Richmond Police bring peaceful end to New Years standoff situation
A standoff with Richmond Police ended peacefully last night after a lengthy negotiation with the subject. Officers responded New Years night around 9 to a residence on McDougal Avenue for a welfare check on 42-year-old Larry Casteel of Richmond. Police say Casteel then locked himself in the residence, refusing to come out. Casteel went on […]
Woman killed in New Years eve accident on bypass in Richmond identified
The female victim of a New Year’s Eve fatality accident in Richmond has been identified. 42-year-old Graciela Valera DeJesus was struck by a vehicle Tuesday night just before 8:30. The accident, witnessed by many motorists, occurred at 200 Eastern Bypass. This is the busy intersection of the bypass and Killarney Lane. Conditions were dark, cold […]
