Afternoon News Brief 5-21-19: Louisville man arrested for sexual cyber contact with Berea teen, Last day to vote in the Primaries, First Responder Build gets $1000, Scheduled Clay’s ferry closures
First Reponders Raise a 1000$ for Home Building Project!
14 First Responder agencies came together recently to raise money for a good cause. To name a few among many, KSP’s Trooper Purdy and RPD’s Chief Ebert were present when a $1000 dollar check was presented to the Habitat for Humanity. This money was raised by the First Responders after they spent time as a […]
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Morning News Brief 5-21-19: Voting information for Madison County, Louisville man arrested after sexual online contact with Richmond teen, Scott County Deputy shoplifts, Mitch McConnell plans to raise age cap on nicotine products
Afternoon News Brief 5-20-19: 17 year old girl missing in Laurel County, Primaries are tomorrow, Man dives into pond in attempt to evade police, Scott County Deputy arrested for shoplifting
Madison County man attempts evading Kentucky State Police by taking a dip in a pond
Kentucky State Police report responding to a call over the weekend to a crashed motor vehicle on the interstate that was unoccupied when they arrived on scene. Following a call from a resident on McCord Lane reporting an intoxicated individual at their residence, troopers arrived on scene and report observing the subject, 24 year old […]
Morning News Brief 5-20-19: Danville shooting investigation, Search and Rescue teams rescue woman and male hiker, Madison County projects in the works according to Judge Reagan Taylor, Nicholasville police warn of Scam
Judge Executive Reagan Taylor Unveils Exciting Things Happening in Madison County During State of the County Address
Madison County Judge Executive Reagan Taylor unveiled some exciting things happening in the county during his state of the county address. One of the exciting things is the ten million dollar remodel of the court house. Taylor said the renovations will help preserve the historic value of the building. There is also the exit 95 […]
Reservations for Richmond Parks and Rec day Camp Nearly Over
Summer day camp kicks off in the first week of June. There will be eight weeks of camp with a gap for the week of the Fourth of July and the summer camp will be able to take forty kids each week. Children will be dropped off at Adventure Falls which will serve as a […]
Morning Headlines 5-17-19: Senator McConnell to cut Ribbon on Chemical Weapon Destruction Plant, Man Arrested on Kidnapping Charges
Afternoon News Brief: 5/16/19: Checkpoints, Man Arrested for Alleged Stalking at EKU, Missing Mother and Child Found Safe, Depot Visit From McConnell
Afternoon News Brief: 5/16/19: Checkpoints, Man Arrested for Alleged Stalking at EKU, Missing Mother and Child Found Safe, Depot Visit From McConnell
Richmond man arrested on kidnapping charges
Police arrested a man early Wednesday morning on drugs and kidnapping charges. The incident happened around 12 A.M. The Richmond Police Department was dispatched to the area of Waffle House on North Keeneland Drive in Richmond in reference to a disturbance. Three subjects were observed on scene. One male subject, later identified as 32-year-old Patrick […]
Man arrested for allegedly stalking FedEx driver on EKU campus
A man was recently arrested for stalking a FedEx driver on Eastern Kentucky University’s campus. Reports state the FedEx driver usually goes through Richmond and Eastern Kentucky University’s campus to deliver. According to a complaint warrant, on multiple occasions, 38-year-old Richard Lusk followed the victim around EKU’s campus acting suspicious and making gun signs at […]
Morning News Brief 5-16-19: Madison County Man Arrested, Missing Toddler Found, Police Looking for Run Away Teen, Derby Results Being Challenged in Court
EKU gets big recruit from Scott County…plus more!
EKU Head Basketball Coach A.W. Hamilton updates us on his first year as EKU coach, recruiting news, and info about his upcoming basketball camps in Richmond and Georgetown. Coach Hamilton and the Colonels broke the attendance record twice this season and he is already looking forward to year number 2!
New Park Opens in Richmond
Mill Stone Park is the name of the new park on East Main St. in Richmond. City Manager Rob Minerich said that the park was created after a Richmond citizen brought to his attention an empty green space. The park will be decorated with old mill stones from around the Richmond area. Although the park […]
Number of Monthly Hepatitis A Cases Declining
May is Hepatitis Awareness month and Madison County is currently experiencing a hepatitis A outbreak. Madison County Health Department Public Health Director Nancy Crewe said that the outbreak is declining and the number of monthly cases is dropping. She said that the dropping number of cases is good news but there has to be a […]
Berea Mayor Fraley Honors Police Officers in Berea and Nationwide
During Berea’s Tuesday night city council meeting it was declared police week in Berea. The proclamation read by Mayor Fraley said “(Berea) salutes the officers of the community and in the communities across the nation.” There was also an update to the Berea code of conduct for legislative bodies. The code of conduct was created […]
Man arrested for allegedly waving knife at people in Laurel County
A man was arrested for allegedly terrorizing people in public. 60-year-old Ricky Morgan of London was allegedly waving a knife at passing cars and people. The incident happened on May 6, 2019 at around 7 P.M. Officials conducted an investigation and determined that he was under the influence. Morgan was charged with second-degree public intoxication […]
Drugs found on woman suspected of shoplifting at Peddlers Mall
A woman recently suspected of shoplifting was arrested on drug charges in Richmond. The Richmond Police Department made contact with 33-year-old Brandy Mullins at Peddlers Mall. She was detained for suspected shoplifting offense. Upon searching her purse, police allegedly found Clonazepam pills, two empty syringes, and a metal spoon. According to reports, more paraphernalia was […]
WBONTV on the Scene of Officer Involved Shooting
An officer involved shooting occurred just before 4 P.M at a residence on Master Court in Madison County. According to a statement issued by Kentucky State Police, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call regarding a suicidal subject. When deputies arrived on the scene, an unidentified individual confronted officers with a long firearm […]
Renovations Nearly Complete at Madison County Public Library Just in Time for Summer
Renovations at the Madison County Public Library were started with the goal of having more people coming to and using the library. The library has been expanded in the back and had three new floors added complete with an elevator. In the new space are several rooms for conferencing where the public can schedule rooms […]
Officer Ellis 4th Annual 5K
Saturday was the fourth annual officer Ellis memorial 5k. 750 runners of all ages competed in the race including City Manager Rob Minerich and Assistant Chief of Police Rodney Richardson. Officer Ellis was Kown for his volunteer work in the community and proceeds from the race will go to renovations the Richmond Teen Center where […]
Richmond Receives Funding for Sidewalk Project
In many parts of Richmond’s downtown, side walks are blocked by telephone poles, are uneven and even blocked by roots in some areas. The city will now be beginning the process of improving sidewalks to make them more accessible to citizens with disabilities. Commissioner Jason Morgan was one of the driving forces behind the project […]
Richmond Man to Bike from North Carolina for ALS Cure
Lee Cooper is local man who loves baseball, biking, and helping people. He is working with the ALS Association to bike from Salisbury, North Carolina to Richmond. Cooper will be beginning his ride on May 7th this summer. He will be unaccompanied on his ride and will be camping along the way. Everything he needs […]
