Jessamine County Sheriff’s office searching for missing Nicholasville juvenile
The Jessamine County Sheriff’s office is searching for a missing juvenile. His name is Jacob Youngblood. Jacob was last seen at school yesterday and has not been seen since. He is 15 years old and is from Nicholasville. If anyone knows where he may be please notify the Jessamine County Sheriff’s Office at 859 887-5447.
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Man wanted for Franklin County murder found hiding in barn
Kentucky State Police Post 12 announced today that they located and arrested a man suspected of murder in Franklin County. Early this morning, just before 1:30 AM, Troopers say they arrested Steven Girtley inside a barn on his property in Franklin County. Girtley was transported and lodged in the Franklin County Detention Center, charged with […]
Estill County School employee arrested today for inappropriate relations with two students
An arrest was made today stemming from allegations made towards an Estill County School employee. The Estill County School System announced in a social post earlier this week, that an employee of the district was the subject of on investigation launched by local law enforcement. The School District stated they had received an anonymous tip […]
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Madison County Sheriff’s cruiser involved in Tuesday night crash in Richmond
Tuesday night a two-vehicle accident involving a Madison County Sheriffs cruiser occurred near exit 87 in Richmond. The collision occurred just before 9 p.m. The cruiser reportedly was traveling with lights and siren engaged to a call, when the collision occurred. Two deputies in the car suffered minor injuries, a woman in the other vechicle […]
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10th Planet Richmond achieves success at Fuji Winter Open
10th Planet Richmond traveled to Cincinnati on Saturday November 9th to compete in the Fuji Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Cincinnati Winter Championship. Overall the team took 3rd place for youth and 3rd place overall academy with 11 competitors both youth and adult. The individuals came away with 13 gold, 10 silver and 12 bronze medals. For many of the competitors […]
Blackburn Correctional escapees back in custody
Adam E. Ball and Bradley E. Cornwell, who walked away from Blackburn Correctional Complex on November 4th, have been located and are currently incarcerated. Adam Ball is in custody at the Fayette County Detention Center and Bradley Cornwell is in custody at the Bourbon County Detention Center. **Original Release Below** LEXINGTON, Ky. (November 4, 2024) – KSP […]
KSP still searching for suspected murderer out of Franklin County
Kentucky State Police Post 12 is still actively searching the area of Flat Creek Road in Franklin County attempting to locate Steven Girtley. Attached is a photo of Girtley, anyone with information is asked to call 911 or Post 12 at 502-227-2221. **Original Release Below** Kentucky State Police Post 12 is investigating a murder that […]
KSP Richmond investigating wreck involving fire truck from Kirksville VFD
WBON-TV9 is learning more details about the wreck involving a fire truck earlier Sunday evening. The Kirksville Volunteer Fire Department says one of its fire truck was involved in that single vehicle accident that occurred around 6:20 p.m. Sunday evening. The wreck occurred in the area of Moran Mill and Joe Jones Road in Madison […]
KSP say man overdosed and died in back of patrol car
The Kentucky State Police, London Post, is conducting a death investigation following an alleged overdose of a Clay County man while in custody. Investigators say Shawn D. Gibson, 49 years old of Oneida, was arrested in connection to an active warrant during a traffic stop on North Highway 66 and placed in the rear seat of […]
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**BREAKING**Kentucky State Police searching for two escapees from Blackburn Correctional Facility
The Kentucky State Police Post 12, Frankfort, is searching for two inmates who have walked away from Blackburn Correctional Complex. KSP is searching for Adam E. Ball, 38 years of age, from Russell Springs Ky, described as a white male, 6’03″ tall, weighing 250 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes. Ball was last seen wearing […]
Berea woman identified as fatal victim of crash on I-75 Wednesday night
The Kentucky State Police, Post 11 London, is investigating a two-vehicle fatal collision that occurred around 6:30 p.m. yesterday, October 30th, in Rockcastle County on Interstate I-75 at the 71-mile marker northbound. The preliminary investigation indicates that a 2019 Ford Fusion, operated by Sally T. Broesell, 77, of Berea, was traveling northbound on Interstate I-75 […]
Fatal accident on I-75 Northbound to close interstate traffic for hours tonight
A fatality on I-75 northbound at the 71 mm in Rockcastle County has been confirmed tonight. Northbound Interstate traffic is being directed onto US 25 at Exit 62 starting around 8:15 p.m. this evening. Northbound I-75 is expected to remain closed for 2-3 hours pending the accident reconstruction units completing their initial investigation.. Rockcastle County […]
WBON Weather Center | Weather Forecast Oct 30, 2024
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 […]
