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
Richmond Police respond to Friday shooting incidents
Richmond Police are currently investigating two shooting incidents which took place in Richmond today. The calls came in just after noon, reporting a shooting in one location and shortly after another shooting at another location. The incident is believed to have began as a road rage incident on the Eastern Bypass near Richmond Mall. Things […]
BR&C Weather Center | Weather Forecast June 29, 2023
Semi-truck wrecks, catches fire, impacts traffic on I-75 Thursday morning
At approximately 8:00 A.M. on Thursday, June 29th, Berea Fire Department responded to I-75 at the 82 mile marker on the north bound side for a vehicle accident involving a semi-truck. Upon arrival the crews found that a semi-truck and trailer had left the roadway and went over the embankment into a lightly wooded area. […]
BR&C Weather Center | Weather Forecast June 28, 2023
Investigation by Irvine Police results in drug seizure and arrest
Following an extensive investigation by the Irvine Police Department, a search warrant was served on Cantrill Street yesterday in reference to narcotics trafficking. Officers executed the warrant and a search of the home allegedly recovering many drugs including fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana, pills and various paraphernalia items that were seized. A stolen handgun was also […]
BR&C Weather Center | Weather Forecast June 27, 2023
NWS investigates Madison County, finds staggering evidence of 110 mph straight line winds, baseball size hail
The National Weather Service has teams in Madison County today, Monday June 26, 2023, investigating the severe and widespread damage that came fast and furious late Sunday night as a result of another frightening weather event. NWS representatives tell WBON-TV9 the preliminary findings are that intense, straight-line winds, packing strengths of a staggering 110 mph, belted parts […]
National Weather Service to investigate damages, failing sirens in Madison County
Widespread power outages and extensive property damage is being reported across the region a result of the severe storms that ravaged Madison and surrounding counties Sunday night. 70-80 mph wind gusts, along with nickel to ping pong ball size hail, pummeled the area for around an hour before midnight. There were unconfirmed reports of a tornado near the Eastern Bypass and Four Mile Road. […]
