Rose Court area in Berea gets improved drainage, new firing range planned for BPD
If you’re a resident of the Rose Court area in Berea, you are used t enduring flooding during heavy rains. Today the City of Berea announced the recent completed upgrades to storm drains to resolve this issue. In a release from Berea City today, Berea City Administrator Rose Beverly briefly touched on the development during […]
Richmond Police arrest Irvine man at Lake Reba for sex offender violation
Last Friday around noon, Richmond Police responded to Lake Reba, in regard to what was described as a “suspicious incident.” Officers say when they arrived, they spoke to two mothers supervising children at the park. The two women gave officers a physical description of a white male in the area of the playground who did not […]
Madison County farmers eligible for storm relief funds resulting from June storm, deadline near
The Farm Service Agency is accepting applications for the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) in Madison County to address damages from the severe storm event that occurred in Madison County June 27, 2023. ECP signup will end on October 12, 2023. Madison County is eligible for ECP assistance: ECP helps you with the cost to restore the […]
Berea woman killed in bizarre rollback accident on I-75
WBON-TV9 is gathering details about a tragic accidental death today, September 19, 2023. The incident began with a woman being broke down on I-75 northbound. The woman reportedly had two sons that worked for a local wrecker company, and she called them to come to her aid. According to Madison County Coroner Jimmy Cornelison, the […]
Crab Orchard man arrested for allegedly exposing himself at Richmond Culver’s
Richmond Police have arrested a man for allegedly exposing himself at the local Culver’s restaurant in Richmond Centre. Workers say an elderly man came in the store on September 11, 2023, and did not order any food. The man then sit by himself in the middle of the restaurant and got on his phone. That’s […]
Weekend Lockup | Sep. 18, 2023
Berea man driving motorcycle dies in Rockcastle collision Sunday
The Kentucky State Police, Post 11 London is investigating a fatal collision that occurred approximately 2:30 pm on Sunday afternoon in Rockcastle County at the intersection of US 25 North and I-75 Exit 59 off ramp. The investigation indicates that a Ford F-150, operated by Denny R. Curtsinger, 50 years old of Bardstown, was traveling […]
Three Richmond Post 7 KSP officers, others honored at recent award ceremony
On Sept. 14, 2023, Lt. Governor Coleman and the Kentucky State Police honored 76 troopers and officers who wear the badge of honor to serve and protect Kentucky’s 120 with a mission of creating a better, safer Kentucky. The awards presented were for acts of bravery and service that occurred in 2022. During the ceremony, […]
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WBON-TV’s Weekend Lockup | 9/11/2023
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EKU Professor resigns after arrest by EKU Police on charges of sexual misconduct surface
In a breaking story this afternoon, a a Richmond man has been taken into custody today in relation to charges of voyeurism and possession of sexual matter involving a minor. 35-year-old Kyle Knezevich of Richmond was taken into custody this afternoon, just after 3 o’clock. Knezavich was Professor of Aviation at Eastern Kentucky University but has since been […]
Richmond KSP Post 7 announces fall approved traffic safety checkpoint locations
Effective immediately, the following locations are approved Traffic Safety Checkpoint Locations for the Post 7 District. At these checkpoints troopers will be targeting impaired drivers, checking for properly restrained adults and children and observing for any other safety violations. Traffic Safety Checkpoints for Boyle County Traffic Safety Checkpoints for Clark County None listed Traffic Safety […]
WBON Weather Center | Weather Forecast Sep. 6, 2023
Update on chemical weapons destruction to be held Wednesday at EKUs Perkins Building
The completion of chemical weapons destruction will be discussed at a quarterly public meeting to be held Wednesday, Sept. 6, in Richmond. Attendees will learn more about the closure process and processing of agent-contaminated secondary waste at the Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant (BGCAPP), the facility that destroyed the chemical weapons stored at the Blue […]
Berea bringing in tourism dollars by the bus load
Tour buses are bringing big tourism bucks to Berea. That, according to a press release from Berea City Government this week. The city has been actively recruiting motorcoach tour companies to visit the historic sites and unique attractions Berea offers. This has been one facet of tourism’s overall strategy to cast a wider net to bring […]
1 motorcyclist hospitalized, 1 dies at scene in Powell County accident Sunday
Kentucky State Police Morehead was contacted by the Powell County Dispatch for assistance with a fatal collision yesterday, September 23, 2023. The incident occurred on KY 9009 (Mountain Parkway) near mile-marker 30 around Slade. Through the investigation, Troopers determined that Randy Howell from Pikeville, KY was traveling west on KY 9009, operating a motorcycle when […]
RPD pursue woman into Rockcastle Co. in high-speed chase ending with over 25 charges
A Paris woman is facing over 25 charges stemming from a high-speed pursuit in Madison County Sunday night. Richmond police began pursuit of the vehicle just before 7 p.m. Sunday night. The chase continued onto I-75 north. The suspect exited the interstate and headed back up Lexington Road south, eventually into Berea and back onto I-75 southbound. The suspect was […]
Castle in Versailles sells for 19 million, intrigues for over 50 years
An amazing sight and one of the most recognizable in Kentucky is the famous Kentucky Castle in Versailles. The propery has just been sold for $19 million. The new owners are the Wes Henderson Group (TKT Hospitality) based in Delaware. Henderson is the co-founder of Angel’s Envy Bourbon. The Castle sits on around 100 acres on […]
Madison County Sheriff’s office announces safety checkpoints for Labor Day Holiday
This Labor Day Weekend, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office has announced their staff will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints at locations approved by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office Policy and Procedures Manual. They state the checkpoints will be conducted in an effort to enforce the traffic laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky with special […]
Workers scramble as gun discharges in Richmond bar
What is normally a very peaceful and pleasant place to relax and unwind all took a turn for the worse early Wednesday morning. That’s when staff at the Paddy Wagon in downtown Richmond were shocked and sent scrambling when a gunshot went off in the local restaurant and bar. Richmond Police responded to the scene […]
BR&C Weather Center | Weather Forecast Aug. 30, 2023
Covid numbers on the rise in Madison County-what you need to know
With the school season barely underway, we have seen 2 area school systems already closed because of Covid and other viruses. Both Lee and Magoffin Schools have had attendence impacted so significantly they called off in class learning last week. Madison County Health officials say they are watching numbers locally and encouraging people to stay […]
20-year-old Wolfe County woman dies in three vehicle accident
Kentucky State Police in Morehead are investigating a fatal collision yesterday August 29, 2023, in Wolfe County. Just before 5 pm, KSP received a call for assistance from the Wolfe County Dispatch regarding a three-vehicle collision. The collision occurred on KY 9009 near the 49-mile marker. Investigators say Kennedy Lambert, 20 years of age from Campton, was […]
