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 […]
Irvine man charged with thefts from Richmond construction sites
On February 26, 2023, Deputy Dakota Begley with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of College Hill Road in Waco, regarding a disturbance/attempted theft. The initial call said the homeowner observed an individual attempting to steal a trailer and was holding that individual until law enforcement could arrive. According to the report, […]
Farristown teacher charged with sodomy of child in Madison County
Thursday afternoon March 2, 2023, Richmond Police arrested a Farristown Middle School teacher and charged him with first degree sodomy of a child under 12 years of age. Christopher Workman, age 39 of Richmond, was booked just after 5 p.m. today at the Madison County Detention Center on the charge. Farristown Middle Schools staff page […]
300 acres, and site of historic Battle of Richmond under new ownership in April
Over 300 acres and landmarks in the Battlefield area of Madison County will come under new ownership April 1, 2023. In a deal finalized by both Madison County and Richmond City officials in January, the City of Richmond will assume ownership of the Battlefield Visitors Center, the House, all the walking paths, two empty lots, […]
Irvine man charged with 1st degree rape of victim under 12, other charges
An Estill county man has been arrested and charged with rape first-degree of a victim under 12 years of age. Tuesday, February 28 around 3 p.m., Kentucky State Police apprehended 40-year-old Nicolas Puckett of Irvine. Puckett is also charged with possessing matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor under 12, failure to comply with sex offender […]
Who to call about Madison County’s new FM Alert Radios (hint, it’s not post office)
The new “FM Alert” receivers from Madison County EMA/CSEPP started arriving this week to Madison County residents, prompting a large volume of calls to the wrong people. The Post Office reports they have received many calls already regarding the new receivers from residents with questions, they cannot answer. Madison County Emergency Management/CSEPP issued a request today to […]
Lexington Police Detective indicted by Estill Grand Jury
A Lexington Police Detective was arrested this afternoon, February 28, 2023, by Kentucky State Police stemming from an investigation ongoing since December 2022. Ryan Raker, age 39 was taken into custody in Estill County by KSP and charged with second degree criminal abuse of a child 12 years or younger. Raker was arrested by officer […]
WBON-TV’s Weekend Lockup 2/27/2023
Kentucky Fire Commission awards Kirksville Volunteer, other agencies with AED grant
Waco Volunteer Fire/Rescue along with Kirksville Volunteer Fire Department and many other departments across the Commonwealth have just been awarded an AED grant through the Kentucky Fire Commission. “This piece of vital, life-saving equipment will be carried on our apparatus, and will be deployed in medical emergencies that may require such equipment”, said Jason […]
