Proposed 3 county industrial park looking doubtful as Georgetown joins Richmond in voting no
After many months, much debate and controversy, it looks now like a proposed regional business park may be dead in the water. The Georgetown City Council voted 6-2 Monday night against the proposed inter-local agreement creating an authority to oversee a three-county business park on 500-acres in Scott County. The proposed agreement for an industrial park included the Lexington-Fayette County Government, Madison and […]
Saint Joseph Berea Hospital unveils life-saving technology
By guest columnist Andy McDonald Officials and healthcare professionals gathered at Saint Joseph Berea Hospital Thursday for a ribbon cutting ceremony, unveiling a new state-of-the-art nuclear medicine camera that will save lives through early detection of heart disease and cancer. The equipment was purchased through a $350,000 federal grant facilitated by Congressman Andy Barr with […]
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Lexington man dies in early morning crash in Rockcastle
This morning, just after 7 a.m., the Mount Vernon Police Department responded to an injury accident on Highway 150 in front of the Heidelberg Materials Rock Quarry. Emergency crews from Rockcastle County EMS found the driver of the car was deceased on scene. After investigating the incident most of the day, investigators say that a […]
Madison County Sheriffs online investigation unit makes another child exploitation arrest
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office Investigation Unit announced today another arrest has been made stemming from a complaint of child sexual exploitation. An online undercover investigation revealed a child exploitation video was uploaded to an electric service provider. The investigation revealed the account log in was connected to Derek Morgan Hahn. Hahn, 36 years old […]
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Juvenile passenger succumbs to injuries from crash in Laurel County
On Friday October 18, 2024, just before 8 a.m., The Kentucky State Police, London Post was notified of a two-vehicle collision injury accident at the intersection of Ky 192 and Boggs Road in Laurel County. The collision resulted in one juvenile fatality. Investigators say that a Chevrolet Tahoe, operated by Christopher E. Russell, 29 years […]
Berea joins Madison Co. and Richmond with $500,000 commitment to regional economic venture in Scott County
By guest columnist Andy McDonald In a special called meeting Monday evening, the Berea City Council unanimously adopted a resolution authorizing the city to enter into an economic development agreement with five other central Kentucky local governments. The economic development interlocal agreement with the cities of Richmond, Georgetown, the Lexington-Fayette County government, Scott County and […]
Three from 10th Planet Jui Jitsu Richmond Medal at National Tournament
October 20, 2024 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Richmond continued their successful weekend on Sunday. Three of their students traveled to Ft. Lauderdale Florida to compete at the International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federations inaugural No-Gi Pan Ams event. Natilee Wells and MCHS freshman is a returning champion from the 2023 IBJJF Pan Ams Gi eventShe also […]
10PJJ Richmond Shines at GoodFight
The 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Richmond team stayed close to home this weekend. The team attended Good Fight Sub-Only in London, KY. 25 Kids, teens, and adults from 10th Planet Richmond competed. For many of them it was their first time on the competition mats. Although many of the competitors were beginners, the team performance […]
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How a caring Berea community found a missing tortoise just in time
A happy ending tonight in the saga of “Sadam” the missing tortoise in Berea. Many people joined in the search for Sadam as he was not likely to survive the freezing temperatures predicted for overnight. Sadam is a Sulcata, African tortoise, and is not cut out for cold temps. These tortoises can live to be […]
WBON Weather Center | Weather Forecast Oct. 15, 2024
Juvenile Justice employee in West Liberty sentenced to 36 months for use of unreasonable force on juvenile
A former Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice employee, Nathaniel K. Lumpkins, 33, of Elkfork, Ky., was sentenced to 36 months in prison by U.S. District Judge David Bunning, on Tuesday, for one count of deprivation of rights under color of law. Lumpkins was employed at Woodsbend Youth Development Center, a Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice […]
Lexington Police Air Support finds stolen vehicle at residence on Charlie Norris in Madison
A stolen vehicle in Lexington Monday, led the Lexington Police Department air support unit on a pursuit of the vehicle into Madison County. The vehicle was reported stolen around 11 yesterday from the Walmart on Nicholasville Road and Man O’ War Boulevard. Lexington Police helicopter searched and later located the vehicle at a residence on […]
WBON-TV9 warns viewers and readers about ‘comment scammers’
The internet is full of scammers and pirates looking to exploit people, get money from them, or cause them grief for not paying up. Here at WBON-TV9, we want to alert everyone to repeated postings we, and many other news outlets get. These posts always appear in the comments, and have some exciting headline like […]
Son with machete assaults father on College Hill
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call of an assault involving two men on College Hill Road on Wednesday around 11:00 a.m. According to official reports, Kenneth Biggs confronted his son, Devin Biggs over money the father accused the son of stealing. That’s when an argument ensued and things got physical. Devin Biggs […]
Body discovered in burnt home identified
A fire at a residence at 2270 Christy Creek Road in Morehead, reported last night, has led to a death investigation. Upon arriving on scene, Troopers say, they were informed by Morehead Firefighters that after the fire was extinguished, they located a body inside the home. The victim, now identified, as Stanley R. Erwin, 62 […]
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One of three who perished in helicopter crash, had close ties to Madison Co.
A Paramedic, who lost their life in a fatal helicopter crash Monday evening in Owen County, had close ties to Madison County James Welsh, and his wife Haley, were both EKU graduates and James was also a former Madison County paramedic. The couple were married at the Chenault Vineyards in Madison County. Welsh was one […]
Estill County Sheriff receives honor for compassion and focus on animal neglect
Estill County Sheriff Chris Flynn has been bestowed with the Humane Society of the United States Law Enforcement award for his work to fight and defeat animal cruelty. The prestigious award is given to law enforcement officers, who organizers say, go above and beyond to help protect animals. Animal activists and rescues often express disappointment […]
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Richmond Police make arrest in connection with early morning shooting of two Monday
Richmond police have made an arrest in connection to the shooting incident involving a man and a woman yesterday on Evansdale Avenue in Richmond. Police say they apprehended 37-year-old Larry J. Lawson Junior of Richmond late yesterday afternoon at a residence on Lexington Road. Lawson faces robbery and assault charges first degree, as well as possession of fentanyl and […]
Law enforcement ISO shooting suspect in area of Smith Village
Authorities are looking for a suspect in Richmond following a “shots fired” complaint that came in a little after 8 Monday morning. A very large police presence, search dogs and a drone reportedly have been deployed in the area of Lassiter Street and Evansdale Avenue, near Smith Village Apartments. The area has been closed to […]
