Luxon, founding member of Exile, writes tell all to be released this spring
A new book is coming out about a very exciting time and some very special people from Madison County that started a little garage band they called “The Exiles.” The book is written by one of those founding members of the band, Billy Luxon. Luxon describes what started as just playing local gigs and parties, […]
Berea woman charged with incest of nephew
Late Friday afternoon last week, March 24, 2023, Berea police made another arrest involving child incest in the county. This time involving a woman and her underage, biological nephew. Jessica Williams, age 34, of Glades Road in Berea, was taken into the Berea Police Department for questioning. According to the citation, during that interview, she admitted to having multiple […]
WBON-TV’s Weekend Lockup 3/27/2023
Jonathon Yarrington, booked 3/23/2023 Jessica Williams, age 34, booked 3/24/2023 Corey Roberts, age 44, booked 3/24/2023 Jason Robinson, age 37, booked 3/26/2023
Governor delivers millions of dollars to Madison County today, where’s it all going?
Governor Andy Beshear was in Richmond today bringing the thing that brings politicians out in a big way, and that’s big checks. Lots of checks, totaling around 5.5 million dollars for various purposes in the County. The Governor made the announcements and presentations at the Telford YMCA on Wednesday afternoon, March 22, 2923. Other state, county […]
Richmond-Michigan connected drug investigation, ends with arrests in Richmond
WBON-TV9 has been investigating a high-risk traffic stop and multiple arrests that occurred on the Eastern Bypass near Enterprise rent a car Tuesday afternoon March 21,2023 around 6 p.m. Madison County Sheriff’s agents reportedly made the stop with guns drawn. Today, Wednesday March 22, 2023, Kentucky State Police revealed Detectives with the Madison County Drug […]
Driver extensively damages garage unit at Richmond’s Benson Drive Apartments
Emergency responders were dispatched to Benson Drive around 4 pm. Wednesday afternoon to respond to an erratic driver. The incident occurred at the extensive apartment complex in Richmond, just off of Irvine Road/ Hwy 52. The driver of a single vehicle apparently drove through the garage door of one of the storage buildings at the […]
Secretary of State, youth group to launch voter turnout campaign
The Kentucky Secretary of State, Michael Adams, and the Kentucky Electric Cooperatives Frankfort Youth Tour will be at the Kentucky State Capitol today, March 22, to launch their 2023 Co-ops Vote campaign, a non-partisan effort to improve voter turnout in rural areas. While there has been an increase in voter turnout in years past, in […]
WBON-TV’s Weekend Lockup 3/20/2023
Travis Powell, age 45, booked 3/19/2023 Mohammed Salti, age 31, booked 3/17/2023 Austin Daniel, age 25, booked 3/16/2023
Les jongleurs to headline event to benefit Richmond Salvation Army
On Saturday, April 29, the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Tea will once again help fund the work of Richmond’s Salvation Army unit. Always enlivened with a musical performance, this year’s entertainment will be provided by Les Jongleurs, featuring some of the best singers in central Kentucky. Founded and led by John Stegner, director of choirs […]
Bourbon, Boots & BBQ Derby Eve Party to benefit local Hospice set for 2023
Madison County’s longest-running Derby Eve party is set for May 5 and reservations are open. The Bourbon, Boots & BBQ Derby Eve Benefit will take place Friday, May 5, at 6 p.m. at Churchill’s, in the historic Churchill Weavers building in Berea. Reservations are open through April 28. Visit hospicecareplus.org or call 859-986-1500 for reservations. […]
Madison County Homeschool athletic teams seeing continual growth
By J.T. Elliot It causes grown men and women to work 16-hour days. It causes grown men and women to sleep in tents. It causes grown men and women to shout at their same aged peers, as well as, those who are generations younger. It causes grown men and women to cry tears of sorrow […]
Bill to refuse to enforce any Federal gun ban passes Senate, heads to Governor’s desk
At the General Assembly in Frankfort, the Senate has given the nod to make in Kentucky a second amendment “sanctuary” state. It stems from the passage of House Bill 153 sponsored by representative Josh Bray of Mount Vernon. The measure would prohibit Kentucky from enforcing any federal firearms bans. Put another way, it prohibits the use of state […]
Kentucky university pays $14 million, settles suit stemming from heat death of student athlete
University of the Cumberlands has reached a settlement with the family of Grant Brace. Brace was a member of the men’s wrestling team and passed away August 31, 2020, a few hours after on campus workouts. The settlement includes monetary payments exceeding 14 million, the Universities agreement to engage in a heat illness training project, […]
WBON-TV’s Weekend Lockup 3/13/2023
Robin Oliver, age 40, booked 3/11/2023 Dustin Allen, age 43, booked 3/10/2023
KSP Investigation results in indictment of former Somerset Police Captain
The Kentucky State Police Post 11 London presented evidence to the Pulaski County Grand Jury resulting in the indictment of Michael I. Correll, 44 years old of Somerset, KY on March 8, 2023. Michael Correll retired from the Somerset Police Department as a Captain on November 1, 2022. The initial investigation began on January 08, […]
Richmond Police make early morning arrest at Glenn Marshall Elementary School
Another arrest on a Madison County School property occurred this Thursday morning resulting in a statement from Glenn Marshall Elementary School located on the Robert R. Martin Bypass in Richmond. Glenn Marshall Principal, Jill Whitaker, issued this statement on social media this morning in regards to the incident: The school confirms that just before 7a.m. […]
Richmond Post 7 announces spring checkpoint locations
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 […]
Berea shines, other KY towns make Southern Living’s “Top 50 small towns in South”
This week Southern Living magazine published their “50 Best Small Towns in the South” list for 2023. A few Kentucky towns made the list. Danville came in at #49 on the list. Paducah made it to #35, and Bardstown came in at #24. Madison County’s own Berea, made it all the way up to #26 […]
Richmond woman facing charges after mother and children found in deplorable conditions
A call for a disoriented elderly woman last month by Richmond police has resulted in the arrest of a Madison County woman. On February 27, 2023, Richmond Police we’re dispatched to Laurel Street in Richmond for an elderly female who stated she became lost while walking her dog. The officer returned the elderly woman to […]
Library to unveil permanent marker to Richmond’s seven Tuskegee Airmen this month
Richmond’s seven Tuskegee Airmen who served during World War II are to be recognized with a specific interpretive marker at the Richmond location of the Madison County Public Library. The marker will be located outside of the building near a mural that was painted by Graham Allen of First Lieutenant Frank D. Walker. A special […]
WBON-TV’s Weekend Lockup 3/6/2023
Adam Means, age 21, booked 3/4/2023 Latricia Johnson, age 40, booked 3/4/2023 Jose Alalos Quezada, age 39, booked 3/3/2023 Brian Tolliver, age 43, booked 3/3/2023 Keaton Taylor, age 18, booked 3/3/2023 Bobby Allen, age 20, booked 3/5/2023 Brandon Wehry, age 38, booked 3/5/2023
Shot discharged in Richmond Meijer, shocking shoppers Saturday
Shoppers at the Meijer store in the Richmond Center were startled to horrified today when the sound of a gunshot rang out in the store. One eyewitness told WBON-TV9, that their family was no more than 50 feet away from the man whose weapon fired. “It was definitely scary for few minutes for my daughter […]
Impersonating troopers/storm damage scams abound, what you should know
Kentucky State Police, Post 12 Frankfort has been contacted by numerous victims in the post area regarding a phone scam. Citizens have received calls from someone stating they are a trooper with Kentucky State Police and there is civil litigation against them. The caller then demands an immediate payment over the phone to avoid being arrested. Law enforcement WILL […]
I-75 pavement project to last all summer in Madison County
Southbound I-75 commuters can expect interstate repairs to last throughout the summer of 2023, and the project starts soon. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has scheduled the paving project for Madison County between the Duncannon Lane/KY 2872 – Exit 83 and the Rockcastle County line – Exit 73. The project includes ditching, shoulder work, milling and […]
Berea man charged with rape of juvenile
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Berea man after an investigation into sexual misconduct. Officials’ investigation into Michael Mays, 43 years old of Berea, allege he engaged in sex crimes with a juvenile in the month of February. The investigation, being led by Detective Donovan Nolan, resulted in the arrest of Michael Mays […]
