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 […]
Richmond KSP investigating disappearance of Lee County Woman
***UPDATE***We are happy to report, Tiffany has been found safe. ORIGINAL POST The Kentucky State Police Richmond Post is asking for the public’s assistance as part of an ongoing missing person investigation. KSP Post 7 was originally contacted on August 18, 2023, in reference to a missing Lee County woman. Tiffany L. Goosey, 25 years […]
BR&C Weather Center | Weather Forecast Aug. 29, 2023
WBON-TV’s Weekend Lockup | 8/28/2023
Joshua Wombles, age 27, booked 8/27/2023 Jessica Rayburn, age 45, booked 8/26/2023 Joshua Greene, age 31, booked 8/27/2023 Eulan Sams, age 48, booked 8/27/2023 Jessica Thomas, age 32, booked 8/27/2023 Amber Biggs, age 39, booked 8/26/2023
BR&C Weather Center | Weather Forecast Aug. 25, 2023
Fire claims life of Estill County man
A structure fire this morning has apparently claimed the life of an Estill County man. The Estill County Fire Department and Estill EMS were dispatched to a structure fire in the South Irvine area at 240 McKee Road around 8:30 am this morning. Bystanders on scene advised the fire department that the vehicle belonging to the homeowner was still in […]
KSP issues amber alert for 11 month child **cancelled**
Kentucky State Police Post 11 is actively investigating a missing person’s case involving Clay County child tonight. The missing child is believed to have been taken by his non-custodial parents. Sarah Brumley and Dustin Gibson both of Clay County Legend Gibson the child, is an 11-month-old with blond hair and blue eyes as shown in […]
Celebration of life, benefit planned to honor young man who passed after golf cart incident
After the tragic death of a young Madison County man, friend and accomplished musician Nic Cassetta is organizing an event to celebrate the life of 23-year-old Austin Short, and as a benefit for his family. Cassetta says he first met Austin, when he came onto HWY 52 off the Eastern Bypass and lost a sprocket […]
BR&C Weather Center | Weather Forecast Aug. 24, 2023
Madison County Emergency Management implements new protocols
If you live in Madison County, there are changes being implemented in the way you will now recieve emergency alerts. Madison County EMA/CSEPP were to begin conducting sound checks of the new outdoor warning sirens this morning at 10 am, but those test were postponed due to unexpected storms. Another test is scheduled for next Thursday, […]
High speed pursuit in Madison ends with arrest on Hwy 1016
A high-speed pursuit Wednesday night, August 23, 2023, in Madison County stretched on for miles and lasted sometime before the suspect was apprehended. State Police say the pursuit began around 9:30 on I-75 south, when the driver failed to yield for a traffic violation. The chase continued at exit 83, down Duncannon Lane, down Highway […]
BR&C Weather Center | Weather Forecast Aug. 23, 2023
One of the injured young people in Madison County Golf cart crash succumbs to injuries
One of the young people involved in that golf cart accident over the weekend in Madison County has lost his battle with his injuries. 23-year-old Austin Short of Madison County passed away last night at UK Hospital. Arrangements for the young man are still incomplete at this time. According to Fayette County Coroner Gary Ginn, […]
BR&C Weather Center | Weather Forecast Aug. 22, 2023
Berea Police respond to unresponsive couple in Walmart parking lot, with toddler in back
Berea Police were dispatched to the Walmart in Berea in reference to a male and female reportedly passed out in a vehicle in the parking lot. The incident occurred Friday, August 18, around 3 p.m. Callers told dispatch that they could not wake the female up, and a small child was in the backseat of […]
Life threatening injuries for two after golf cart accident in Madison County
A joy ride on a golf cart in the early hours of Saturday morning has sent two to UK Hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries. The accident occurred in the area of Dodd Road and Cruse Lane in Madison County just before 2 a.m. Saturday. According to investigators with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, 6 people […]
Richmond O’Charley’s to close after this weekend
A server at the Richmond Kentucky O’Charley’s, who wished to remain anonymous, says they have been notified the Richmond restaurant will close after this weekend. WBON-TV contacted the local O’Charley’s for confirmation today, but the woman who answered, who said she was the manager, was unwilling to confirm or deny the claim, and would only […]
BR&C Weather Center | Weather Forecast Aug. 18, 2023
