Former Estill County woman and husband have “miracle baby”
A Clark County couples baby is being regarded as a ‘miracle.’ According to a story we are sharing from our media partner WLEX 18, Walker Dean Sparks was born on May 9th at just 21 weeks. Weighing less than a pound. The baby is roughly the size of an iPhone. His foot is smaller than […]
Estill County man arrested by KSP for possession of child related sexual performance matter
An Estill County man was arrested today and charged with possession of sexual performance matter by a minor over 12, but under 18, 1st offense. Kentucky State Police took Joey (Joesph) Hicks, 53, of Estill County into custody and booked him in the Three Forks Regional Jail in Beattyville. Hicks has been a volunteer fireman for […]
BR&C Weather Center | Weather Forecast May 11, 2023
Stabbing on K Street in Richmond last night sends one to hospital, one to jail *UPDATED w/clarifications
According to Richmond Police, a fight between two Richmond men turned life-threatening last night when Kevin Sanders (19) pulled a knife and stabbed Aaron Hudson (22) three times. According to the press release issued by RPD, the incident occurred outside the Bluegrass Barrel House parking lot on K Street. The incident occurred around 9:45 PM […]
Fatal accident on Red House Road in Madison claims life of Clark County man
Early this Thursday morning, May 11, 2023, around 2 a.m. a single vehicle accident resulted in the death of a Winchester man. 27-year-old Brent Edward Crump of Winchester was pronounced dead at the scene by Madison County Coroner Jimmy Cornelison. The accident occurred on Red House Road, approximately one and a half miles from Union […]
AppHarvest reports Q1 sales, financial outlook
Late yesterday, AppHarvest released its first quarter 2023 financial report. For the first time, AppHarvest began shipping commercially from each of the four high-tech farms with a significantly diversified crop portfolio including salad greens, strawberries, cucumbers and more varieties of tomatoes. Two of those locations are located here in Madison County. The other two production […]
Early voting begins tomorrow, the where’s, when’s and how’s of Madison County voting
Kentucky’s primary election is fast approaching on Tuesday, May 16th. Here in Madison County, early voting will begin in the morning Thursday, May 11th. This year we will be choosing a new Governor, and a few other state level positions. Here locally, the county wide liquor vote is being closely watched by proponents as a […]
BR&C Weather Center | Weather Forecast May 10, 2023
BR&C Weather Center | Weather Forecast May 9, 2023
Richmond KSP Post 7 issues latest approved traffic checkpoints for area counties
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 […]
Robbery suspect identified in Richmond bank robbery
The identity of the man who attempted to rob the Cumberland Valley National Bank in Richmond, on Leighway Drive Monday, has been made public. 39-year-old Jason D. Sparks of Richmond was apprehended at a nearby apartment complex not long after Richmond Police arrived at the crime scene and began their investigation a little after noon […]
Richmond bank robbery suspect apprehended in nearby apartment complex
It was a scary morning for workers at the Cumberland Valley National Bank on Leighway Drive here in Richmond, as that bank location was the sight of an attempted robbery earlier today, Monday May 8, 2023. Richmond Police say the call came in just after noon, and units converged on the location just off the […]
WBON-TV’s Weekend Lockup 5/8/2023
Lisa Neal, age 56, booked 5/5/2023 Elmer Kidd, age 52, booked 5/5/2023 Jim Freeman, age 47, booked 5/6/2023 Jimmy Ratliff, age 33, booked 5/5/2023 Harold Gilbert, age 56, booked 5/5/2023 George Riddell, age 56, booked 5/7/2023 Craig Overbee, age 43, booked 5/7/2023
Manchester man dies in fatal crash Sunday
The Kentucky State Police Post 11, London Post was notified by Clay County 911 of a one vehicle injury accident on KY 11 North in Clay County. The collision resulted in one fatality. The initial investigation indicates that a 2001 Jeep Cherokee operated by Wilburn Hubbard, 77 years old of Manchester, KY, was traveling north […]
Four 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Richmond students win big at Atlanta International Spring Open
Four talented students from 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Richmond made their way to Atlanta on May 7th to compete in the International Brazilian Jiu Jiutsu Federation (IBJJF) Atlanta International Spring Open. The event saw athletes from all over the world come together to compete in a variety of divisions and showcase their skills on the […]
BR&C Weather Center | Weather Forecast May 5, 2023
BR&C Weather Center | Weather Forecast May 4, 2023
Alleged catalytic converter theft destroys three vehicles, ends with arrest of Richmond man
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office responded to C & M Auto dealership on Irvine Road last Wednesday, April 26, around 8:30 a.m. with Waco Fire Department and the Madison County Fire Department for a vehicle fire. By the time the fire could be extinguished, three vehicles were totally destroyed and the heat from the fire […]
13-year-old Morehead girl reported missing **UPDATE**FOUND SAFE
Kentucky State Police, Post 8, Morehead is searching for a missing juvenile from Rowan County. Mariah Jean Gumber is a 13 year old female. Mariah was last seen on East Clack Mountain Road in Rowan County at approximately 9:30 am on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. She is 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 145 […]
BR&C Weather Center | Weather Forecast May 3, 2023
BR&C Weather Center | Weather Forecast May 2, 2023
Kick off event tomorrow marks big improvements coming to Wilgreen Lake in Madison County
Big improvements are slated for Wilgreen Lake here in Madison County, and today May 1, 2024, Madison County government officials announced they will be hosting a kickoff ceremony, in collaboration with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife, to announce the Wilgreen Lake construction project. The event will take place tomorrow at 3 rain or shine at […]
Sunday night crash in Madison injures Berea and Mount Sterling man
Last night, Sunday April 30, 2023, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office responded to Old US 25 at The Crossing Subdivision in regards to a single vehicle injury collision. The accident occurred around 7:30 p.m. A Ford F250 driven by Geremy Jones, 35 years old of Berea, failed to negotiate a curve causing the vehicle to […]
WBON-TV’s Weekend Lockup 5/1/2023
Bradley Lindsey, age 28, booked 4/28/2023 David Johnson, age 58, booked 4/28/2023 Dustin Rudie, age 31, booked 4/30/2023 Ronnie Agee, age 36, booked 4/26/2023 Patrick Cowan, age 41, booked 5/1/2023
Raptors over Richmond draws packed house at Madison Extension Office
A full house of around 150 turned out Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Madison County Extension offices on Duncannon Lane in Richmond for a special presentation of “Raptors over Richmond.” Madison County Extension Agent Brandon Sears said he did not expect such a large turnout and was very impressed by the interest. The crowd […]
