Body confirmed found this morning off 421 in Jackson County
The Jackson County Coroner’s Office has confirmed a body of a man was found along Highway 421 just before Azbill Road this Tuesday morning. The roadway was shut down for about one hour while investigators worked the scene. The body has not been identified, and is being sent to the medical examiner in Frankfort for […]
Public Hunting Returning to the Blue Grass Army Depot in Richmond
For the first time in almost six years, the Blue Grass Army Depot (BGAD) will once again open its gates for public hunting. The depot closed its gates to public hunting in 2018 during chemical operations at the Blue Grass Chemical Agent Pilot Plant. For safety reasons, depot hunting has been limited to employees only […]
Farristown Middle School placed on brief lockdown for gunshot nearby
Farristown Middle School in Madison County was placed on a brief lock down this morning, Monday November 13, 2023, due to an incident in the nearby vicinity. Berea Police Department tell WBON-TV9 they were dispatched around 9 a.m. to The Berea AppHarvest location where a man apparently accidentally shot himself in the leg. The man […]
Jonathan Shell, Agriculture Commissioner – Elect, Launches Transition Team
Jonathan Shell, Kentucky’s Agriculture Commissioner – Elect, announced Steve Kelly (Anderson County) and Jon Copley (Oldham County) will serve as Co-Chairs of his Transition Team. Kelly, former Deputy Agriculture Commissioner under now U.S. Rep. James Comer (R-KY-01), and Copley, an experienced executive in both government and private sectors, will help ensure a smooth transition when […]
Garrard County records second hunting related death in two days
It has been a tragic weekend for two separate Garrard County families, as Garrard County has now recorded its second hunting fatality this weekend. WBON-TV reported on the first incident Saturday, and today another man has died. The accident occurred around 4:30 today, Sunday November 12, 2023. Officials say 26-year-old Benjamin Brogle Jr. of Lancaster […]
Richmond Police investigating multiple shots fired near Dixie Plaza
Richmond Police responded to reports of multiple shots fired in the area of the Dixie Plaza Trailer Park, just off US 25 in Richmond Friday night, November 10, 2023. From what investigators have gathered, 2 people were apparently involved in a verbal argument, when one of those men pulled out a weapon and began firing […]
Man killed in apparent Garrard County hunting accident identified
Opening day of modern gun deer season in Kentucky has resulted in one fatality reported today. Garrard County Coroner Shane Young got the call around 10:00 a.m. Saturday morning November 11, 2023. The apparent accident occurred on a farm on Poor Ridge Pike in Garrard County. The preliminary evidence suggests the victim, 77-year-old Russell Stillwell […]
Madison County amazes again as “bellwether” county for elections
Madison County has been considered a bellwether county in many political circles over the years. Essentially, Madison County has been shown to vote closely as the state goes. Madison County has demonstrated it can provide early ‘tea leaves” as to how elections will turn out statewide. Election night, Madison County did not disappoint. Madison County […]
Local Wes Browne joins collection of other bestselling KY authors for 2-night crime and suspense themed “Noir at the Bar” tour
A collection of authors from five states headlined by international bestsellers are bringing a two-night Noir at the Bar tour to Kentucky on November 17 and 18, 2023. Crime and suspense authors S.A. Cosby (VA), David Joy (NC), Ashley Erwin (CA—Louisville native) , Eryk Pruitt (NC), J Todd Scott (Louisville, KY), JH Markert (Louisville, KY) […]
Waco man dies in head on collision on Tates Creek Road Sunday
A head on collision has claimed the life of a Madison County man. The accident occurred around 5 pm Sunday, November 5, 2023. The crash involved a Lowes box truck that was heading toward Richmond on Tates Creek and a pickup truck. The vehicles hit head on near the intersection of Tates Creek and Keeneland […]
Friday crash takes life of Booneville man
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, was contacted just before 8:00 p.m., Friday, November 3, 2023, in reference to a two-vehicle collision on KY-30 near KY-1411 in Owsley County. Investigators say a Chevrolet Tracker, being operated by Dennis Neeley, 69, of Booneville, was traveling east on KY-30 and crossed the center line into the path […]
Life threatening injuries for motorcyclist after crashing with truck on Battlefield Memorial Highway Friday
A motorcyclist was seriously injured earlier today in a two-vehicle accident on Battlefield Memorial Highway. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office reconstruction unit is investigating the collision involving the motorcycle and a Ram 2500 pickup truck driven by Christian Stacy, 27 of Berea . The motorcyclist, identified as Gary Cordova, 19-years-old of Berea, was transported to […]
All clear issued after threatening call targeting EKU
Around 2:30 today November 2, 2023, Eastern Kentucky University gave the “all-clear” after someone made a call and stated they had placed ad “suspicious” device at the Whitlock Building on EKU’s Richmond campus. According to the emergency alert, officials were informed of an anonymous phone call to the Madison County Emergency Operation Center, and the […]
Golden Alert issued for missing Rockcastle County man ***UPDATE found safe***
***Mr. Ayers was found safe Thursday night, November 8, 2023.*** Original story: The Rockcastle County Sheriff ‘s Office is looking into a missing persons case.. William C. Ayres, 59 of Broadhead, is a white male approximately 5‘8“ tall, 170 pounds, with fair skin, medium build, brown hair, brown eyes and wearing glasses. Ayes is possibly wearing a denim […]
Abducted Ohio woman found safe in Madison County by Post 7 KSP
An abducted Ohio woman has been found safe today in Richmond. The incident began when Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, was notified of a nationwide alert just before 7:30 a.m., this morning, October 31st, 2023. The call involved a possible abduction in Wayne County, Ohio. A witness of the abduction reportedly tried to intervene, and […]
Body of woman discovered by fire fighters in burned home
Kentucky State Police, Post 11, London received a call for assistance from Laural County Dispatch around 01:00 am Monday, October 30, 2023, with a structure fire on Terrell Road. The location is around 10 miles north of London in Laurel County. After the fire was extinguished, firefighters discovered a body inside the burnt residence. The […]
Madison County inmate at large after morning walk away
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, is searching for an inmate who walked away from the Bluegrass Career and Development Center shortly before 8:00 am today, Monday, Oct. 30. KSP is searching for Gary R. Rowe, 44 years of age from Ashland, KY, described as a white male, 6’0″ tall, weighing 177 pounds, with brown […]
Stearns man dies in Sunday motorcycle accident
Kentucky State Police Post 11, London responded to a single vehicle fatal collision that occurred just after 2:40 pm on Sunday October 29, 2023. The accident occurred on KY 92 and Pleasant Run Church Hill Road in McCreary County. Officers say 33-year-old Michael Kidd of Stearns, KY was operating a 2006 Harley Davidson motorcycle. Kidd […]
Somerset police kill suspect in domestic call, KSP investigating
The Kentucky State Police Post 11 in London has been requested by the Somerset Police Department to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Friday October 27, 2023, at approximately 11:53 p.m. EST on Emerald Ct, in Limits of Somerset in Pulaski County. According to official reports, Somerset Police Department responded to a domestic violence complaint where they encountered a […]
Wounded deer blamed for death of Versailles man
A clash between man and beast has resulted in the unlikely death of a Woodford County man. The Department of Fish and Wildlife reports 37-year-old Jared Hausfeld of Woodford County apparently wounded a deer while hunting over the weekend. The man then tracked the deer, and the wounded animal attacked Hausfeld, resulting in and ultimately […]
Bath County two-vehicle injury collision results in one death
One Owingsville woman has been pronounced deceased following a fatal car crash on Tuesday. On October 24th, a two-vehicle injury collision occurred near the Bath/Montgomery County line. 90-year-old Donna Maze from Owingsville, was driving South on KY 11. 34 year-old Kyle Gray of Flemingsburg was traveling North on KY 11. Authorities say Maze lost control […]
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Inmate medical services discussed at Madison County Fiscal Court meeting
Medical services for the jail was a big topic at today’s Madison County Fiscal Court meeting — . The court was caught off guard by an issue brought to their attention during today’s meeting and WBON’s Michael Watkins has the details on what it could mean for those inside the jail and taxpayers.
Madison County Animal Shelter captures long-time stray dog, begins rehab process
A local celebrity has been apprehended and put into custody, although it’s not the typical arrest story you might be thinking of. Recently, the Madison County Animal Shelter revealed that they finally captured a long time stray dog that had been roaming around Richmond. WBON spoke with the animal shelter to get an update on […]
Missing person located after late search on Madison/Rockcastle line
Multiple County Fire and Rescue squads responded to an area near the Madison/Rockcastle County line Sunday night. From information WBON-TV gathered from those agencies, there was concern for the person who had been missing for several hours and did not have cell phone. It had been dark for several hours and the person had not returned. Searchers […]
