Weekend Lockup 3-4-24
Tyler McKinley- Fugitive From Another State Selena Stewart- Robbery, Prostitution and Promoting Prostitution Robert Meeks- Wanton Endangerment and Terroristic Threatening of the 3rd degree
Madison Detention Center receives high marks for their Moral Reconation Therapy program
The Madison County Detention Center recently received a distinct honor getting high marks from the Department of Corrections on their Moral Reconation Therapy program, Or MRT program for short. Moral Reconation Therapy, is a 12-step program which provides inmates an opportunity to earn 90 days off the end of their sentence. But in the long term it […]
Richmond Police investigation leads to 4 more arrests in organized crime style robbery attempt
Four individuals from Richmond have been apprehended and charged with first-degree robbery and engaging in organized crime. The arrests come after a several week investigation by the Richmond Police Department into a shooting incident that involved a man and a juvenile on January 8th of this year. That incident occurred on North Hill Street in Richmond. 20-year-old Elijah Carter of […]
U.S. Congressman James Comer endorses Darrell Billings for State Representative
Congressman James Comer has officially announced his endorsement of Republican candidate Darrell Billings for State Representative in District 91. In a press release today, Comer praised Billings as a steadfast conservative and a champion for the values cherished by the people of Kentucky. “Darrell Billings is a rock-solid conservative I am proud to support for State […]
Two children struck by car in Estill County Sunday
A tragedy in Estill County has a community praying for two children. According to sources close to the family, the two girls were outside near Stacy Lane Road Sunday, February 25, 2024 around 6:30 pm, That’s when the 5-year-old reportedly went out into the roadway. Her 11-year-old sister tried to grab her hand to pull her back out of […]
Inmate at large in Madison County after walk off
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, is searching for an inmate who walked away from the Bluegrass Career and Development Center shortly before 12:00 pm today, February 26th. KSP is searching for James D. Jackson, 43 years of age from Albany, KY, described as a white male, 5’11″ tall, weighing 181 pounds, with brown hair […]
Weekend Lockup 2-26-24
Saleemah Solomon Gashaw- Fugitive From Another State Mark Worrell- Robbery 1st Degree John Tonge-Contempt of Court Libel/Slander Resistanc To Order John Kemper- Contempt Of Court Libel/Slander Resistanc To Order Lesley Herring- Giving Officer False Identifying Information/Probation Violation
10th Planet Richmond strikes gold again at Chewjitsu Open in Louisville
Over 200 competitors gathered for the Chewjitsu Open in Louisville, KY at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. 10th Planet Richmond was able to rally a small team of 13 competitors. Of the 13 competitors, 8 were able to earn 2024 Chewjitsu championship title belt. Among other accomplishments on the top list, Carter Swords, a student at […]
Woman arrested earlier this week, found deceased in cell this morning at Madison County Detention Center
A Clark County woman has died overnight at the Madison County Detention Center in Richmond. 46-year-old Tonya Spalding of Winchester was found unresponsive in her cell around 1:30 a.m. this morning Friday February 23,2024. Spalding was apprehended, Tuesday, at a home on Cank McWilliams Road in Eubank. She was taken into custody for multiple warrants out of […]
Waco man caught up in child predator “sting”
A man is currently in custody at the Madison County Detention Center after being ensnared in a sting operation targeting child sex predators. Kevin Perkins, 30, of Waco, was apprehended following an incident at a residence on Gibson Lane last night, Wednesday, February 21, 2024. Richmond Police Department officers responded to reports of a man […]
EKU named to Forbes List of America’s best employers
Eastern Kentucky University has been named as one of the best employers in Kentucky in the Forbes fifth annual list of America’s Best Employers by State. The university was among 49 employers across the Commonwealth recognized for worker satisfaction. EKU employs nearly 2,500 full- and part-time faculty and staff, making it one of the largest […]
AT&T customers hit with massive nationwide outage hitting south and southeast hard
**UPDATE** AT&T says all systems are now currently back online. FCC’s Department of Homeland Security to investigate mass outage. Tens of thousands of AT&T customers have been reported outages this morning for their home phone, internet and mobile phone services, according to Downdetector. The outages started popping up just before 3:30 a.m. Eastern Time, according […]
Mount Vernon man dies in Monday night crash in Rockcastle
A single vehicle accident on KY 461, just south of Mount Vernon, Monday night resulted in another fatality. The accident happened around 8 pm near Doc Adams Road. The Rockcastle County Sheriff’s office tells WBON-TV9 Darrell Pittman, 46 of Mount Vernon died in that crash. Excessive speed, alcohol, and failure to wear a seat belt are all believed to be […]
Berea man dies following motorcycle crash with truck in Madison County
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, was contacted just before 8:00 p.m., Monday, February 19, 2024, in reference to a two-vehicle collision on Mt. Vernon Road in Madison County. The initial investigation indicates a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado operated by Jackson Curtis, 44, of Berea, KY, was traveling on Slate lick Road and attempted to make […]
Further details surrounding Richmond standoff confirmed by KSP
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, was contacted just before 7:30 p.m. Saturday, February 17, 2024, in reference to a shots fired complaint that occurred in the Shady Oaks subdivision in Moberly. Kentucky State Police say the investigation indicates Ryan E. Oller, 39 years old, of Richmond, had discharged several rounds from a firearm outside […]
10th Planet Richmond brings home 17 gold medals from Fuji Bowling Green
10th Planet Richmond traveled to the Fuji Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Tournament in Bowling Green on Saturday February 17th. The event boasted over 400 total competitors. Despite facing the challenge of missing several top competitors due to illness, the 10th Planet Richmond team, with only 10 of their youth athletes secured an overall runner-up position for […]
Food stamp loopholes are costing Kentucky’s economy
Guest Editorial By Representative Wade Williams Why is the commonwealth simultaneously facing a worker shortage and rising unemployment? Two widely abused loopholes are partly to blame. I’ve introduced a bill, HB 367, to close these loopholes for good, because if Kentuckians don’t work, Kentucky doesn’t work. One loophole is called broad-based categorical eligibility (BBCE). In […]
Montgomery County Jail escapee that was missing for a week, captured in Estill Co.
The man that escaped from the Montgomery County Jail last Friday February 9, 2024, has been apprehended. Derrick Noel was arrested around 5 p.m. Thursday, February 15, 2024, in Estill County by Kentucky State Police in Estill County. Noel was originally being held In the Montgomery County Jail on parole violations. He now faces an […]
Rally planned in Berea to shine light on Madison Co. housing crisis and oppose HB 5
The Berea College GSA and the Madison County Tenants Union are spearheading a local rally to end the shelter crisis and oppose HB 5. According to a press release sent to WBON-TV, The rally is slated for next Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at noon. The rally will be held at Union Church, 200 Prospect Street […]
Woman struck by vehicle last night on 75 in Rockcastle expected to survive
Last night around 9:40, a female motorist apparently broke down between the 69 and 70 mm on the northside of I- 75 in Rockcastle County. The female was walking on the side of the interstate when she was sideswiped by a white cargo van. The driver of that vehicle stopped to render aid and call […]
Former American Idol contestant involved in fatal Rockcastle County collision
Former American Idol contestant and rising country music star Alex Miller was involved in a crash on Tuesday night while traveling back home from a vacation. Miller, his father, and several band members were said to be traveling on South Wilderness Road in Rockcastle County when an SUV veered into the path of their tour […]
Man dies after colliding with tour bus in Rockcastle
On February 13, 2024, The Kentucky State Police, Post 11 London investigated a two-vehicle fatal collision that occurred approximately 10:28 pm in Rockcastle County on South Wildness Road. The preliminary investigation indicates a 2004 Toyota Rav4, operated by James M. Mcpheron, 53 years old of Mount Vernon, KY, was traveling westbound on South Wildness Road […]
Indie movie filmed in Richmond by Richmond native, released this week
A new independent film, shot mainly in Richmond and Lexington, has been released this week. “The Hunt for August Red” is written, as well as directed, by Richmond native Dylan Anglin. You may notice many local landmarks in the film including the now shuddered and iconic Parkette Drive-In in Lexington. The movie centers around a […]
Berea Urban Farm offering upcoming beginner bee workshop via zoom
If you have ever thought about keeping bees, but don’t know much about it, this is for you. Berea’s Urban Farm is planning a workshop entitled “Introduction to Backyard Beekeeping>” The event is slated for Saturday, Feb 24, at 10am via zoom. So you can learn right at home on your phone or laptop. This […]
Weekend Lock-Up | Feb. 12, 2024
