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 […]
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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 […]
Richmond Parking Enforcement officer arrested for sexual abuse of a minor
This week, Richmond police arrested 27-year-old Stephen McFerron of Richmond and charged him with 1st degree sexual abuse of a victim under 12 years of age. According to the citation, the alleged charges were levied against McFerron on Monday April 24, 2023. He was arrested at a Douglas Court residence on Wednesday and processed in […]
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**BREAKING** Construction accident at Four Mile injures workers
Emergency crews are responding this morning to a construction site located at 950 Four Mile Avenue near Toyota South. Unofficial reports coming from the scene are that the building partially collapsed while workers were installing roof trusses with a crane. This is an active scene with several ambulances, and fire and rescue teams assisting those […]
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WBON-TV’s Weekend Lockup 4/24/2023
Leaha Moore, age 22, booked 4/22/2023 Gregory Grant, age 58, booked 4/21/2023 Brian Eldridge, age 48, booked 4/22/2023 Zachary Turner, age 24, booked 4/23/2023 Russell Metcalf, age 40, booked 4/22/2023 Christopher Perkins, age 52, booked 4/22/2023 Christopher Spivey-Campbell, age 29, booked 4/21/2023
Irvine woman facing charges after running over juveniles foot
An Irvine woman is facing charges after she allegedly ran over another young woman’s foot in Estill County Saturday night, April 22, around 11 p.m. following an altercation. According to Irvine Police, a domestic argument escalated between two adults and a juvenile on North Plum Street in Irvine. One of the adults, Shyanna Harris, reportedly […]
Accident claims life, injures another in Bath County
WBON-TV has gathered more information on another fatal accident that occurred Friday night, April 19, around 7:30 p.m. The collision occurred on Oakley Pebble Road in Bath County. Kentucky State Police Morehead post received a call for assistance with the single vehicle fatal collision from Bath County Dispatch. According to KSP, It was determined Steve Clarke, […]
Huge crowd and candidates gather at Chenault Vinyards for annual Madison Lincoln Day event
With only about three weeks remaining before Kentucky’s primary election, candidates are out in full force across the state shaking hands and courting voters. Many of those candidates were here in Madison County Friday night, for the annual Republican Party Lincoln Day Dinner. This years event was held at Chenault Vineyards, and it was a […]
Motorcyclist killed in head on collision Saturday morning
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, was contacted just before 7:30 a.m. this Saturday, April 22, regarding a two-vehicle collision on John Sims Highway in Lincoln County. According to KSP reports, a Harley Davidson motorcycle, operated by Donnie Rains, 40, of Williamsburg, was traveling north on John Sims Highway, crossed the center line, and collided […]
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High speed pursuit in Madison ends with two arrests, stolen shotgun recovered
This morning around 7:30 a.m., the Madison County Sheriff’s office received a call from Lexington Police requesting mutual aid regarding a possible stolen vehicle traveling on I-75 southbound being operated by a missing juvenile. Sheriff’s officials were also advised the juvenile may be in possession of a stolen shotgun. Lexington Police advised they were tracking […]
Madison County Judge Executive joins county leaders to discuss opioid solutions
This week, Madison County Judge Executive Reagan Taylor joins a select group of county leaders for a two-day peer exchange in Granville and Vance Counties, N.C. hosted by the National Association of Counties (NACo). The meeting marks the first of two in-person meetings this year for the county leaders named to NACo’s Opioid Solutions Leadership […]
WBON-TV’s Weekend Lockup 4/17/2023
Laramie Harbour, age 33, booked, 4/16/2023 Duke Brinegar, age 48, booked 4/14/2023 Patricia Stamper, age 67, booked 4/15/2023 Raymond Kidd, age 39, booked 4/14/2023 Russell Wheeler, age 48, booked 4/14/2023 Reuben Rose, age 54, booked 4/14/2023
Long time KY Representative and businessman Lonnie Napier passes
Lonnie Nelson Napier, 82, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023 at Baptist Health Lexington following a brief illness. Napier represented the 36th District in the Kentucky House of Representatives for 28 years, from 1985 until 2013. In his successful 1984 campaign, Napier received the endorsement of President Ronald Reagan. According to his […]
Danville man on moped killed in Sunday crash
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, was contacted just before 1:00 a.m., Sunday, April 16, 2023, in reference to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Main Street and Second Street in Boyle County. The initial investigation indicates an Adly moped, operated by Chadwick Thomas, 47, of Danville, was traveling South on North Second Street […]
Richmond man dies in early morning Sunday accident
A fatality accident occurred in Madison County early this Sunday morning around 4 a.m. The accident involved a single vehicle around the 91-mile marker of the southbound lane on I-75. The driver apparently lost control and flipped the vehicle, causing the man to be ejected. The man was pronounced dead of blunt force trauma by […]
