Arrest made in wild double shooting in Richmond stemming from “road rage”
We have an update from that bizarre double shooting incident in Richmond a couple of weeks ago. On Friday, June 30, a little after noon, Richmond Police responded to Jason Drive and Lowell Avenue in reference to a gunshot victim at each location. The male on Jason Drive was shot one time in the abdomen. […]
Remains found last week in Irvine determined to be non-human
In an update to that story we brought you exactly one week ago today regarding “possible human remains,” discovered in Estill County. Estill County Coroner Jimmie Wise tells WBON-TV today he has received confirmation on the bones that were found last Thursday night on Oak Street in Irvine. The Kentucky Medical Examiner‘s office working with state pathologist and anthropologist confirmed […]
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Richmond City Commission hears from EKU’s McFaddin during July meeting
President David McFaddin addressed the regular meeting of the Richmond City Commission Tuesday night. Dr. McFaddin used the term “excitement” when speaking about the largest freshman class expected for Fall 2023 at Eastern Kentucky University. The projected Fall 2023 enrollment is estimated at 14,680 students. Students will be arriving on Wednesday, August 9 through Friday, […]
AppHarvest fighting possible eviction at Berea facility
The latest current report is out from AppHarvest, and it’s not good. AppHarvest sold the 15 acre Berea plant to one of its largest and primary distributors, Mastronardi, in December of 2022. The move was to raise much needed cash for the company’s ongoing concerns. Last week, it was disclosed that Mastronardi is now trying […]
BR&C Weather Center | Weather Forecast July 11, 2023
Bounced check leads to Festival of the Red singer speaking out
The 2023 Festival of the Red in Slade Kentucky took place from June 22nd through 24th and featured a lineup of over 50 musical acts from across the region. Many great musicians graced the stage over the three-day period to perform for the festival crowd. However, after the conclusion of the festival many performers were […]
Local teen, found deceased Friday in Berea, identified
The identity of the 16-year-old found in Berea Friday, has been identified as Faith Ivy Reed of Berea. Reeds body was found in a dilapidated structure around nine last Friday morning around near an old walking trail in the vicinity of Slatelick and Boone Streets. Madison County Coroner Jimmy Cornelison says there were no apparent […]
Heroin overdoses and other complaints lead police to Richmond home for arrest
Multiple reports of Heroin overdoses were received by police last Friday July 7, 2023, in Madison County. After initiating an investigating, police conducted a search warrant for a residence at 303 Brooks Road in Richmond around 4 am Saturday. Police say even more complaints were gathered regarding this location as their investigation continued that morning. […]
Ground breaking for new law enforcement training facility held in Richmond Monday
Today, July 10, 2023, Governor Andy Beshear was joined by other state and local officials, to break ground in Richmond on a new training facility for Kentucky’s law enforcement officers. The new “Jody Cash Multipurpose Training Facility” will be a 42,794 square-foot facility with a 50-yard, 30-lane firing range designed for officers to learn important […]
WBON-TV’s Weekend Lockup | 7/10/2023
Christina Denny, age 57, booked 7/8/2023 Gregory Conner, age 32, booked 7/9/2023 Jerry Starling, age 55, booked 7/10/2023 Handy Mulumba, age 24, booked 7/7/2023 Elizebeth Rothwell, age 39, 7/7/2023 Rodney Horn, age 53, booked 7/8/2023
KY Eagle and Anheuser-Busch make generous water donation to help Waco Fire Volunteers
Waco Volunteer Fire and Rescue recently received a donation of canned emergency drinking water from leading brewer Anheuser-Busch to help keep its responders hydrated as they battle wildfires this season. Today, Monday July 10, 2023, 98 Cases, which is 24 packs that equaled 2,352 cans of water was dropped off by local Anheuser-Busch wholesaler partner, […]
EKU looking for extras for upcoming made for TV movie production
Today, Friday, July 7, 2023, Eastern Kentucky University announced they are making a movie, and you could be a part of the production! The University is in search of extras from the Richmond area for the film. That could be students or community members. Everyone will have the opportunity to be featured as extras in the proposed made-for-TV […]
Multi county pursuit ends in Berea with major law enforcement presence
A multi-agency, multi-county pursuit ended Wednesday night July 5, 2023, in Berea. The pursuit started at the Holiday Inn in Williamsburg. There, police say they observed a man parking erratically and approached the man. The police officer requested ID, and the suspect refused and stated he was ‘leaving.’ That began a multi county high speed […]
Body discovered this morning in Berea
This morning, July 7, 2023, a body was discovered in Berea. Officials tell WBON-TV9 the body is that of a 16 year old female that was found in a dilapidated structure near an old walking trail in the vicinity of Slatelick and Boone Street. The call came in just after 9 AM today. The body has been […]
Eluding motorcyclist on Mt. Parkway caught on Catalpa Loop in Madison County
The pursuit of a motorcyclist began Wednesday July 6, 2023, in Powell County, where officials say a suspect failed to yield to a traffic stop and eluded officers at speeds estimated to be over 100 mph. The Powell County Sheriff’s office issued the feature photo, asking the public’s help to identify the person. That pursuit ended last […]
BR&C Weather Center | Weather Forecast Jul. 6, 2023
Irvine Police investigating ”possible human remains” discovered at home in town
The Irvine Police Department is investigating what they believe to be human remains discovered in Estill County Wednesday evening. Investigators responded to Oak Street in Irvine last night around 9:30 after receiving a call from the home owner, who reportedly uncovered the remains on the property. The street and residence have been blocked to preserve evidence. According to Police, several […]
Squabble at Berea McDonalds leads to drug and gun charges for Richmond man
Berea Police were dispatched to the McDonald’s on Glades Road in Berea Monday around 1:30 for a reported argument between a couple in the parking lot. Officers discovered a man and a woman at the scene, and a background check of the man revealed he was a convicted felon with an active warrant for his arrest. During […]
BR&C Weather Center | Weather Forecast Jul. 5, 2023
Inmate found unresponsive identified as man who went on crime spree in Richmond in March
The Madison County Coroner has confirmed to WBON-TV9, that the inmate found unresponsive early Monday morning this week at the Madison Detention Center is 30-year-old Jordan Hall of Texas. You may remember the crimes Hall was charged with following that smash and grab back in March at Dan’s Discount Pawn on the Eastern Bypass with […]
Human remains found in Garrard County last month identified as Lancaster man
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post is continuing to investigate human skeletal remains that were located in a field off of Crab Orchard Road (KY-39) in Garrard County on Sunday, June 4, 2023. As a result of the ongoing investigation, the State Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the remains as Glenn Caddell, 47 years old […]
Inmate found unresponsive in cell early Monday morning in Richmond
Early Monday morning, staff at the Madison County Detention Center discovered an inmate unresponsive in their cell. The call came in just after midnight Sunday, and after efforts to resuscitate the man failed, the Madison County Coroner was summoned to the scene. The inmate, a 30 year old male, is from Texas, with no known […]
BR&C Weather Center | Weather Forecast June 30, 2023
