New emergency tone alert radios to begin arriving in Madison County
Madison County residents and businesses who have Advisor Alert Radios can expect to receive an updated alert system beginning Monday. Madison County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program (CSEPP) will begin mailing out new weather and chemical alert receivers to Madison County residents and businesses beginning February 24th. This project is […]
Remembering the fatal Morgan home invasion one year later
Today marks the one-year anniversary of the deadly home invasion of former State Representative C. Wesley Morgan. Police say 24-year-old Shannon Gilday confessed to shooting his way into the home armed with an AR-15. Gilday would later admit to murdering C. Wesley Morgan’s daughter, Jordan Morgan. After Gilday reportedly shot at C. Wesley Morgan, he returned fire […]
Fifth annual Grower-Buyer MeetUp free regional workshop begins Friday
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture will partner with the Kentucky Center for Agriculture and Rural Development, the University of Kentucky MarketReady Program and the Kentucky Horticulture Council to bring together Kentucky agriculture producers and buyers in Pineville, Kentucky, on Friday, Feb. 24 for a morning of networking and market channel education. The MeetUp kicks off the Eastern […]
Area students gather for worship at EKU
By Darlene G. Snyder Looks like the spontaneous outbreak of spirituality in the last couple of weeks at Asbury has spread to Richmond! Monday night, approximately 300 college students (along with high school students, young adults and adults) gathered to worship in Eastern Kentucky University’s Brock Auditorium. EKU student ministries planned for an hour […]
LaRosa’s to transition to Skyline Chili later this year
The LaRosa’s in Richmond has closed and will be converted to a Skyline Chili this summer. LaRosa’s Richmond last day of business was yesterday, Sunday, February 19. The Richmond location opened in May 2021 when restrictions associated with the coronavirus pandemic had been recently lifted and diners were just beginning to eat out again. “Our […]
Madison County Sheriff’s Office takes the “Plunge” to raise money for Special Olympics
This past Saturday, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office participated in the 2023 Special Olympics Polar Plunge at Texas Roadhouse in Lexington. The event is a huge fundraising effort benefiting Special Olympics and their athletes. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office raised over $3,796 and was recognized as the Top Public Safety Fundraising Team. All donations went directly […]
Downtown Owingsville fire destroys commercial building
Crews from multiple fire departments have responded to a large commercial building fire on Friday afternoon in Bath County. WBON-TV Channel 9 has confirmed the building houses the local Christian Social Services, an organization known for helping the less fortunate in the area. The fire closed Slate Avenue/KY 36 which was blocked in downtown Owingsville, near the US 60 intersection. Reports say crews from Rowan, […]
Multiple complaints filed against Richmond O’ Charleys
A complaint was recently filed to the Madison County Health Department regarding a Richmond restaurant not meeting health code expectations. Following customer reports, an Environmentalist from the Health Department investigated the Eastern Bypass O’Charley’s location. Following the inspection, health department officials determined that the complaints were legitimate and that the restaurant had to close its […]
Firefighters’ quick work saves Madison Co. home
On Wednesday night around 7:15pm, the Madison County Fire Department along with Waco Fire/Rescue responded to the 2800 Block of College Hill Road. Firefighters battled a structure fire, that was contained in the laundry room and spread to the attic area. Firefighters say they quickly got the fire extinguished, and the home did not sustain major damage.
Rowan County teacher arrested today for alleged relationship with student
An ongoing investigation by Kentucky State Police into a relationship between a student and a teacher at Rowan County High School has resulted in an arrest of a teacher today, February 15, 2023. As a result of the premiminary investigation, 39 year old Andrew Zaheri was arrested and charged with Rape 3rd Degree. The KHSAA […]
WBON-TV’s Weekend Lockup | 2/14/2023
Valentines Day for “pole-cats” too as it’s mating season for skunks
Is that the smell of love in the air? Well, to us it sure doesnt seem so, but to a skunk yes indeed! The odor of the skunk or ‘pole cat’ as some people call it, is actually more common during this time of the year. It’s skunk mating season in Kentucky. “Skunks are actively […]
Richmond man arrested stemming from undercover internet crime investigation
On February 13, 2023, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) Electronic Crime Branch arrested Daninte C. Hildabrand, 21, on a charge related to child sexual abuse material. Hildabrand was arrested as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation. The KSP Electronic Crime Branch began the investigation after discovering the suspect sharing images of […]
Three women included in arrests surrounding apparent Bath County murder
Kentucky State Police have identified the deceased male discovered over the weekend in Owingsville as Christopher Bussell 41 of Owingsville Ky. As a result of this investigation the following subjects have been arrested and charged with the following. Shannon T. McCarty 20 of Owingsville Ky. -Murder and Harboring a Fugitive Priscilla Ann Hunt 42 of […]
Leads short, KSP seeks public’s help in Bath death investigation stemming from body found Sat
Kentucky State Police Post 8, Morehead, received a call for assistance from Bath County dispatch on Saturday February 11th at around 11:30 a.m. in reference to a death investigation. Troopers responded to 377 East High Street in Bath County. Upon arriving at the residence, troopers located a male victim in the yard near a brush […]
Jackson County couple has first ever event to raise awareness and support autistic children
Andrea and Brandon Gross have an autistic son, Anderson, and are organizing an event, they say, is going to make an impact on their small community and help not only the children affected by autism, but the teachers who regularly go above and beyond the call by spending their own money and resources to help […]
KSP Post 7 Richmond opens case on apparent murder/suicide today in Lincoln County
Today, February 10, 2023, just before 4:00 p.m., Kentucky State Police, Post 7, Richmond officials received a call from Bluegrass 911 requesting investigative assistance stating two individuals had been shot at a residence on Moccasin Road in Lincoln County. According to early information in the preliminary report, KSP says evidence indicates Jamie Fowler, 51, was […]
Wet vote petition validated today by Madison County Clerk Barger
Madison County voters will now have an additional decision to make on their May ballots. That is to vote the entirety of Madison County wet. Today, February 10, 2023 Madison County Clerk Kenny Barger certified enough valid signatures on a recently submitted petition to get the matter before the voters. The purpose of the petition […]
Madison and Montgomery schools experience brief Friday lockdowns
Madison County School officials locked down the Farristown Middle School briefly around lunchtime today Friday Feb 10. Officials state the lockdown was a ‘medical’ lockdown to deal with an issue with one student and was mainly done to secure the campus briefly while EMS rendered aid to the student, who is expected to be fine. […]
KLC Presents Liability Grant to Cities of Berea and Richmond
The Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) presented the City of Berea and Richmond with a 2022 Liability Grant this week. KLC members receive the money to help fund various programs and services that reduce liability and make the community safer. KLC has awarded more than $5.5 million in liability and safety grants since 1999. Representatives […]
*Legislative Update* Wesley drafts two bills regarding gender debate
Golden alert issued for Richmond man ***Golden Alert cancelled, found safe.***
Kentucky State Police, Post 7, Richmond, is actively investigating a missing person investigation in Madison County. A Golden Alert has been issued for Gerald W. Williams, 62, of Richmond, KY. Mr. Williams suffers from an intellectual disability and was last seen in the area of Pleasure Drive in Madison County just before 6:30 p.m. this […]
Kentucky income tax one step closer to being eliminated
Frankfort, Kentucky (February 8, 2023) – Kentuckians are one step closer to seeing the state’s individual income tax eliminated entirely after members of the Senate approved HB 1 by a vote of 30-5. The measure would lower the state’s individual income tax to 4% as of January 2024. The measure, HB 1, is sponsored by […]
