Operation “Santa” begins Saturday!
Continuing their annual tradition, the Waco Fire & Rescue will enact “Operation Santa” starting this Saturday. The fire truck and fire & rescue members will be escorting Santa to various stops in the Waco area. If you hear the loud sirens, don’t be alarmed. It’s probably just jolly ole St. Nick coming your way!
Possible traffic delays through Berea
Today and over the next several days, weather permitting, trees will be trimmed on Richmond Road, from the top of the hill around Berea College going down the hill to the area of Near New Auto. The work will be occurring between 8 a.m. until 3 daily. Expect some traffic delays at times. Flaggers will […]
Early Morning Pedestrian Death on US 25
Laurel County Sheriff John Root confirms the pedestrian hit early this morning by a truck was pronounced dead on scene. Deceased is 32-year-old Chadwick Smith of Leslie County, who was killed early Sunday when walking south on Hwy 25. He was struck by a truck traveling northbound. The news release added, Sheriff Root said the […]
President Biden Approves Emergency Declaration for Kentucky
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the Commonwealth of Kentucky to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding and tornadoes beginning Dec. 10, 2021 and continuing into Dec. 11. The President’s action authorizes FEMA to coordinate all disaster relief efforts to […]
FLOOD WARNINGS FOR MADISON & OTHER AREA COUNTIES IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 AM
FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 AM EST THIS MORNING Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring in portions of EAST CENTRAL Kentucky and SOUTH CENTRAL Kentucky, including the following areas, Garrard and Madison and Lincoln. Until 1145 AM EST. Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. […]
Two Dead in aircraft crash near Crab Orchard
Eyewitness reports to WBON, now confirmed by the Lincoln County Sheriff, say two people have died following a light aircraft crash tonight in Lincoln County. The crash site is in the area of Begley and Pine Grove Roads. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash of a Beech V35 airplane this […]
