Man dies in Sunday night Motorcycle incident on Boonesborough Road in Madison
Authorities say a Laurel County man was found deceased in the 1400 block of Boonesborough Road near Boonesborough school after an apparent motorcycle accident. The accident occurred around 10 pm Sunday night. Authorities are still notifying family, but did say the man was in his 40’s. The man was driving a Harley Davidson motorcycle. Scene reconstructionist […]
Bowling Green Woman First in Kentucky to Win Second Prize on Millionaire for Life
A Bowling Green woman has won the second-tier prize of $100,000 a year for life playing the Kentucky Lottery’s Millionaire for Life™draw game – making her the first Kentuckian and the second player nationwide to win the second prize. The winner, who has chosen to remain anonymous, says she is a frequent lottery player and enjoys […]
Stock Yards Bank & Trust celebrates opening of new Merrick Branch in Richmond
Stock Yards Bank & Trust, in partnership with the Richmond Chamber of Commerce, will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of its new Merrick Drive branch location in Richmond on Monday, June 8. The new location will serve customers previously served by the bank’s Gibson Bay and Richmond Tates Creek branches and reflects […]
Kangaroo at large in Richmond
A pet Kangaroo escaped captivity early Thursday afternoon from the Battlefield Subdivision area of Richmond. Richmond Animal Control is currently searching for the animal, at last reports, now believed to be in the Gibson Bay area. The owner posted pictures of the animal on Facebook asking for leads or sightings of the Kangaroo. (feature photo). […]
Richmond woman charged with attempted murder, kidnapping following burglary
Following an investigation, Richmond Police have arrested a woman in connection to an attempted robbery which took place in May. On the evening of May 23rd, Richmond Police responded to a call regarding a burglary with shots fired on Foxhaven Drive. Upon speaking with witnesses and the victim of the assault, officers learned that a […]
Possible mountain lion sighting reported in Madison County
A possible mountain lion sighting has residents in the Richmond area talking after a neighbor’s doorbell camera captured an image of what appears to be a large feline moving through a residential neighborhood at dusk. The quiet neighborhood is in close proximity to the Madison County Fairgrounds and the convenience stores on Hwy 52 in […]
Berea Police arrest Corbin man accused of speeding “in excess of 120 mph”, operating vehicle while under the influence
A Corbin man was arrested early Monday morning following a multi-agency pursuit that reached speeds “in excess of 120 mph”, according to the Berea Police Department. At around 2:45am, Madison County 911 received a call regarding a SUV driving erratically Northbound on I-75 near mile marker 71. Berea Police officers who were located at the […]
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Richmond-ADCC Atlanta Open results
10th Planet Richmond traveled to Atlanta this weekend to compete in the ADCC Atlanta Open. The team brought seven competitors and returned home with two gold medals, two silver medals, and two bronze medal finishes. Raylan Hall, a 10-year-old grey belt, fought through a tough bracket with three hard matches. He submitted his first two […]
19-year-old dies in crash in Powell
On Tuesday May 26 at approximately 7:30 p.m., Kentucky State Police Post 8 say they received a call from Powell County Dispatch requesting assistance with a single vehicle fatality collision. As a result of the preliminary investigation, KSP says that Luke J. Pierce, 19 of Mount Sterling was traveling North bound along Morris Creek Road […]
EKU Pep Band Goes National With Music Student Recording for Video Game
Most students cheer for their team on gameday, but one Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) pep band member will be heard by millions in the new EA SPORTS College Football ’27 video game. Silas Feeback, a junior music education major from Nicholas County, Kentucky, recently spent three days in Nashville recording over 15 songs for the […]
ASUN and UAC Partner to Launch Unisun Sports
In a move that will affect the future of sports at Eastern Kentucky University. The Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) and the United Athletic Conference (UAC) have announced the formation of Unisun Sports, a groundbreaking joint venture built to support the strategic alliance between both conferences that reflects a shared commitment to creating what’s next in […]
Estill County receives over 14 million dollars for earmarked projects
Senator Brandon Smith visited Estill County today to present the Estill County Fiscal Court and the Estill County School District with three checks totaling $14,553,000.00. $10,000,000.00 has been designated for the Middle School Student Relocation. $2,233,000.00 for the Priority Local Road project, and $2,320,000.00 for new pedestrian walkway construction over the Kentucky River at the […]
McKinleigh Anglin Is young local musician with big dreams
R. David Shew Recently, this writer was introduced McKinleigh Anglin and set up an interview with her for a feature story. McKinleigh is a young singer-songwriter from Madison County with big ambitions. So, I sat down with McKinleigh on the patio at Chenault Winery, introduced myself to her, and asked her a series of questions. […]
Kentucky State Police Post 8 Troopers rescue two on Cave Run Lake
The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 8 in Morehead was informed of an overturned jet ski on Cave Run Lake near Stoney Cove Boat ramp, on Monday May 4 at around 5:00 p.m. Upon their arrival, Trooper Christian Saylor and Sergeant Sam Lawson observed an overturned jet ski with two individuals in the water. The […]
Suspect in Berea bank double murder arrested and identified after long pursuit, search and investigation
The suspect in Thursdays deadly bank robbery in Berea, is in custody. The suspect has been identified as Brailen Weaver. Kentucky State Police Trooper Justin Kearney said the FBI has now taken the lead on the investigation. According to our media partner WLEX, Lexington Police assisted Kentucky State Police and the FBI in locating the […]
KSP “Lock your doors” in Berea as search for armed and dangerous suspect continues
A press conference just concluded by Scottie Pennington of the Kentucky State Police in Berea. Pennington, who has close ties to Berea, was clearly emotional as he urged people in the area to lock their doors, and reminded residents if they “see anything suspicious, if your dogs are acting strangely tonight, contact authorities immediately.” Pennington […]
Two confirmed dead in Berea bank robbery, suspect still at large
The US Bank location at 630 Chestnut Street in Berea was the scene of a violent bank robbery around 2 Thursday afternoon. WBON sources have confirmed two people allegedly have died from gunshots fired by the suspect. One person was a female that worked as a teller in the bank, who reportedly died on scene. […]
Three Madison County farm markets accepted into 2026 Kentucky Farm Bureau Certified Farm Market Program
K & R Farm Store, Kelly’s Fruit Market and Warren Farm Greenhouse, all located in Madison County, have been accepted into the 2026 Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) Certified Farm Market Program. As members of the program, KFB says these markets have committed to providing top-quality products and services to their customers. This certification ensures that […]
KSP: Man arrested for role in major telephone cable theft near Fort Boonesborough State Park
Kentucky State Police arrested a man this past Thursday following a large-scale theft of telephone cable from an area near Fort Boonesborough State Park. According to police, approximately 1200 feet of AT&T telephone cable was removed along KY 388, which resulted in telephone and internet outages in at least 20 homes throughout the area. Officials […]
EKU Engineering Program Receives $800K Investment Following Toyota Grant and State Match
On March 23, Toyota Kentucky announced a $400,000 grant to support Eastern Kentucky University’s (EKU) Engineering program, helping to advance the next generation of the workforce. The funding was announced during Toyota’s celebration of 40 years at its Georgetown plant, as part of new grant funding further solidifying the company’s commitment to career readiness and […]
TRAFFIC ALERT: One-lane traffic on KY 1571 in Estill County to begin next Monday
Officials of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet say that drivers who use KY 1571 (Millers Creek Road) east of Ravenna in Estill County will need to prepare for delays beginning Monday, May 4. According to KYTC, the road will be reduced to one lane between milepoints 1.4 and 1.82 so repairs can be made to damage […]
Kentucky Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials to host 2026 Spring Summit in Richmond
The Kentucky Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (KBC-LEO) has announced that its 2026 Spring Summit will be taking place April 23–24, 2026, in Richmond, Kentucky. The summit will convene elected officials, community leaders, policymakers, and engaged citizens from across the Commonwealth for two days of collaboration, leadership development, and policy discussion. Hosted in partnership […]
Man dies in latest fatal accident near Buc-ees in Richmond
A two-vehicle accident early this morning near Buc-ees has claimed a Somerset man’s life. The collision occurred at the intersection of Buc-ees Boulevard and Duncannon Lane. The location has been the site of numerous collisions, several fatal, since the popular tourist destination opened. The wreck happened around 1 a.m. Saturday. The deceased has been identified […]
Lexington man arrested and federally charged with Threatening to Assault and Murder President Trump and ICE Officers
A federal criminal complaint was unsealed in the U.S. District Court in Lexington on Wednesday charging Kadrioan Serainity Santiago, 25, with interstate threatening communication. According to the criminal complaint, on April 1, 2026, FBI received information that Santiago, under the username “kadi_skating,” had been posting a series of politically violent threats and statements on Instagram […]
Pavement marking work starting Friday for KY 595 in Madison County
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has issued plans for scheduled pavement marking work on KY 595 in Madison County. Contractors will be updating pavement markings, which requires the application of thermoplastic striping. Work is scheduled for Friday, April 17 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting. Work will take place on KY 595 near mile […]
