Richmond’s Joey Lopes, achieves big success at Jiu Jitsu Tournament in West Virginia
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Richmond is proud to announce the outstanding achievements of their student, Joey Lopes, who recently participated in the Fuji Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Tournament held in West Virginia on Saturday, May 27th. Joey showcased his exceptional skills and determination, securing the gold medal in both the gi and no-gi divisions of the […]
Clay City K9 officer nabs suspected trafficker at checkpoint stop
A traffic checkpoint stop this week resulted in one man being arrested on drug charges. The Powell County Sheriff’s office says that on Tuesday May 23, 2023, Deputy Hunter Martin was assisting the Kentucky State Police at the checkpoint set up at the 16mm on the Mountain Parkway off ramp. One of the vehicles driven […]
BR&C Weather Center | Weather Forecast May 26, 2023
Young man drowns in Wolfe Lake in Campton
This Thursday afternoon around 5 p.m., Wolfe County Search and Rescue received a 911 call for a possible drowning at Wolfe Lake in Campton. The Water Rescue Team along with a Dive Team were dispatched to the lake. Once on the scene, a bystander told rescuers that 23-year-old Michael Parker of Georgia was attempting to […]
Pursuit of motorcycle driver through 2 states results in arrest and drug seizure
This Thursday afternoon around 3 p.m., Scott County, Tennessee 911 center contacted KSP Post 11 London and advised that their units were in a vehicle pursuit of a blue, Harley Davidson Motorcycle on US 27 that would soon be crossing into Kentucky. They requested Post 11 London to take over the pursuit. Trooper Shaler Jones […]
BR&C Weather Center | Weather Forecast May 25, 2023
Services for Scott County Deputy Conley announced
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 1st at 11:00 AM for Scott County Deputy Sheriff Caleb Kenneth Conley, age 35, who passed away Monday, May 22, 2023 at the University of Kentucky Hospital. The service will be at the Scott County High School, 1080 Cardinal Dr., Georgetown, KY. This will take place in the […]
Madison County Schools approves pay increases for faculty
At last night’s Madison County School Board meeting, the Board of Education approved an increase to the certified salary schedules that moves the pay for Madison County School employees into the top 20% of districts in the state of Kentucky. The 2023-2024 Certified Salary Schedule will reflect an increase of at least 2% at all […]
Greyhound bus evacuated in Berea
A large police and fire presence converged on Chestnut Street in Berea tonight and evacuated a Greyhound bus. Berea Police and Fire personnel responded to the scene around 7:30 tonight. According to our sources, after some minor issues with the bus, passengers reported smelling smoke. This resulted in the passengers being unloaded while fire crews […]
BR&C Weather Center | Weather Forecast May 23, 2023
KLC Presents Safety Grant to City of Richmond
The Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) presented the City of Richmond with a 2023 Safety Grant. KLC Insurance Services workers’ compensation members receive the money to help fund various programs and services that reduce liability and make the city safer. KLC has awarded more than $5.5 million in liability and safety grants since 1999. Representatives for […]
Car hits tractor on Tates Creek Road, sending two Madison Countians to hospital
Two Richmond residents were sent to the hospital for evaluation after a car collided with a tractor yesterday on Tates Creek Road in Richmond. The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post was contacted just before 3:00 p.m., Monday, May 22, 2023, in reference to the two-vehicle collision in Madison County. Investigators say a white Pontiac, operated […]
Alleged killer of Scott County Deputy identified, now charged
WBON-TV9 has learned the identity of the man who was taken into custody tonight for allegedly killing a Scott County Sheriff’s Deputy Monday afternoon. The man is 45-year-old Steven Wayne Sheanshang of Georgetown. Sheanshangs past charges include thefts, receiving stolen property, and being a persistent felony offender. At a press conference Monday evening, the Scott […]
Richmond woman facing attempted murder charges stemming from circumstances of collision
A Richmond woman is facing attempted murder charges after a situation on Manna Drive early Saturday morning. Police were dispatched to Manna Drive around 3 a.m. for a possible reckless driver, which eventually turned into a collision before police arrived. Reports stated that 25 year old Tehyanna Pocknett of Richmond believed that her cousin was […]
WBON-TV’s Weekend Lockup | 5/22/2023
Sally Embry, age 35, booked 5/21/2023 Tehyanna Pocknett, age 25, booked 5/20/2023 Floyd Neeley, age 52, booked 5/18/2023 Casey Hayes, age 31, booked 5/19/2023
Wrong way driver on 75 dies on scene, now indentified
The person killed in that fatality accident on I-75 southbound Sunday night in Lexington has been identified.. Fayette County Coroner Gary Ginn says 84-year-old Thomas Mollencop is the victim of the crash. His death has been ruled as an accident. He was pronounced dead on the scene. The accident resulted from a Mollencop driving the […]
Berea woman facing charge after allegedly taking over $90,000 from former employer
A Berea woman has been arrested and charged with Theft by Unlawful taking over $10,000. 42-year-old Carrie Fuit was taken into custody Wednesday in Madison County on an outstanding warrant from Fayette County District Court. The charge stems from allegation made by her former employer that, according to the warrant, Fuit stole money from the […]
BR&C Weather Center | Weather Forecast May 19, 2023
EKU gives ”all clear” after tense period at Model School stemming from senior “prank”
Thursday afternoon around 4 p.m. EKU issued an emergency alert stating that a suspicious item had been found at the Model Laboratory School following dismissal of classes and ordered an immediate evacuation of the area. Everyone left at model was evacuated. The public was advised to avoid the area of Model School. EKU Police headed […]
BR&C Weather Center | Weather Forecast May 18, 2023
Early morning Madison County fatality closes I-75 for hours, deceased identified
I-75 southbound was closed down for hours this morning, and through the day today, as emergency crews responded to, and law enforcement investigated, the deadly wreck that occurred a little after 7 a.m. The interstate reopened around 2:20 this afternoon to allow the backed-up traffic to begin moving again. Madison County Coroner Jimmy Cornelison responded […]
BR&C Weather Center | Weather Forecast May 17, 2023
Fresh off primary victory, Cameron commits to fight men participating in women’s sports
The following is a press release from Attorney General Daniel Cameron’s office today, May 17,2023. Attorney General Daniel Cameron joined several efforts opposing a Biden Administration proposal that would allow biological men to compete against women and girls in sports. “This nonsensical policy threatens the fair playing field that Title IX created for women and […]
Madison Middle School responds to apparent bogus school threat
Madison Middle School has issued a statement to parents stemming from a Snapchat post late today that is being shared heavily on socials. This post is below. The school issued this statement as a result of the obvious concern of parents and officials. Despite these type of school threats being a felony in Kentucky, they […]
Madison Countians vote ‘yes’ on countywide alcohol sales in a big way
Madison County voters made their voices heard tonight on the local option, county wide wet vote. The measure passed overwhelmingly by just over a 2 to 1 margin. It was a low voter turnout by any standards in Madison County, with 20% of registered voters making their way to the polls. There was a total […]
