Election 2020 Latest Local Updates
President of the United States:(R) Donald Trump: 27,336 (D) Joseph Biden: 15,549 (L) Jo Jorgensen: 725 (I) Kanye West: 140 Write-ins: 156 United States Senator:(R) Mitch McConnell: 26,052 (D) Amy McGrath: 16,232 (L) Brad Barron: 1,680 Write-ins: 62 United States Sixth District Representative:(R) Andy Barr: 28,444 (D) Josh Hicks: 14,662 (L) Frank Harris: 853 Write […]
Suspect Identified, Arrested in Madison Central Lockdown Scare
Madison Central was on lockdown for around an hour this morning as an unidentified man with a gun was seen near the school premises in the area of the railroad tracks. Road blocks by the Richmond Police and Fire Department were set up in the area while the scene was still active. The suspect was […]
Depot Official: Fence-Jumping Arrests a Miscommunication
Monday, many reached out to WBONtv with pictures of a flurry of Depot Police surrounding a van with multiple men seen being taken into custody at the Depot entrance off US 25. As the Bluegrass Army Depot is Federal property, the men were taken into custody after allegedly jumping a fence onto the army installation. […]
Madison County Judge Executive Reagan Taylor named President of the Kentucky Association of Counties
Madison County Judge Executive Reagan Taylor was sworn in on Thursday, October 29, 2020, as President of the Kentucky Association of Counties (KACo). As president, Taylor will serve as the spokesperson at the state and federal level regarding issues impacting Kentucky’s 120 counties. As president, he will serve as the chair of the legislative committee […]
Richmond Residents Arrested for Trafficking, Stolen Firearm Charges
On Wednesday October 28th, at around 12:00 PM, acting on a tip from a vigilant citizen, Richmond Police responded to 5009 South Cross Point Ct. to investigate a drug complaint. At the residence, police made contact with 32-year-old Meagan Mounce and 25-year-old Christian Rider. Based on the officer’s observations, a search warrant was obtained and […]
Woman Charged with Murder of Boyfriend
A woman is now behind bars following a deadly overnight shooting in Laurel County. According to the sheriffs department, 24-year-old Logan Baldwin is charged with murder, accused of shooting and killing 38-year-old Don Roy Collett. The shooting, described by deputies as beginning as a domestic argument, happened near London just before 4 a.m. Sunday morning.
KY Attorney General Daniel Cameron Visits Richmond for Drug Takeback Day, Domestic Violence Awareness
In this first segment of his interview with WBONTV’s Marisa Hempel, Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron came to the station before his tour of Hope’s Wings Domestic Violence Shelter in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and to commend the work the local shelter does for endangered women and children. Cameron also discussed the importance […]
Exclusive Interview: Senator McConnell Talks CARES Final Votes, Supreme Court Nomination, COVID and Election Day
WBONTV spoke to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Tuesday, in the midst of an extremely busy week on the Chamber floor in Washington. The chamber will first vote Tuesday on a stand-alone Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) bill that would extend the window for businesses to get government aid in order to survive the Coronavirus pandemic. […]
Team Organized in Estill County to Fight Overdose, Addiction
According to a 2019 report produced by the Kentucky Office of Drug Control Branch, Estill County had the highest overdose death rate in Kentucky (based on the population adjusted per 100,000 inhabitants) with 11 deaths that were attributed to illicit or prescription drugs. Mercy Health – Marcum and Wallace Hospital is excited to announce the […]
Election 2020 Two Minute Sitdowns: KY House Representative Candidate for 89th District Mike VanWinkle
Berea businessman Mike Wanwinkle says the current state of local politics led to him throwing his hat in the ring to represent the 89th District in Frankfort. In his two minute sitdown, VanWinkle explains his background and why he is the best man for the job to represent Southern Madison County, Jackson County, and part […]
Huge Berea Food Bank Giveaway Thursday
The Berea Food Bank has some good news for residents: they will distribute 1,200 food boxes this Thursday, October 15th from 3:30 p.m. To 6:30 p.m. at Madison Southern High School on Glades Road in Berea. Residents will have the opportunity to receive 30lb boxes full of fresh meats, dairy products, and produce. Everyone is […]
Early Morning Fatal Shooting, EKU Lockdown
During the middle of the early morning hours, one man has died in Richmond following a shooting. Richmond Police responded to a call regarding a suspected burglary around 2 a.m. When they arrived at the home, they located 54-year-old Freddie Biggs of Waco with a gunshot wound. Around the same time, EKU Police and Emergency […]
KSP Searching for Missing Rockcastle County Woman
Kentucky State Police Post 11 is still actively investigating the disappearance of a Rockcastle County woman missing since August of 2020. Heaven L. Renner, 24, of Mount Vernon was last seen in Mount Vernon, Ky, on Sunday, August 15, 2020 in the early morning hours. Renner was reportedly last seen by her mother, and previously […]
Lane Closures Going Both Directions For Clays Ferry Bridge
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of a scheduled lane closure for Interstate 75 Northbound. The temporary closure is necessary for bridge deck repairs. The Clays Ferry Bridge (B00153N) is located on the Fayette-Madison County line. Tuesday, Oct. 6 Interstate 75 – Southbound 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. · one left lane will be closed at milepoint […]
Alleged Panhandling Complaint at Walmart Leads to Theft of Mail Matter Charge for Virginia Man
Richmond Police recently took a man into custody, and charged him with theft of mail matter. According to the citation, police were dispatched to Walmart in Richmond in reference to a drug complaint involving a male panhandler allegedly under the influence. Police made contact with Eric C. Hodson, who had a warrant out for his […]
Need a New Roof or HVAC System? Check out the BBB Silent Auction this Week
A wide variety of quality items and services from area BBB Accredited Businesses are up for grabs at the annual Better Business Bureau Silent Auction, set for Thursday October 1 through Sunday October 11, 2020. For the public’s safety and convenience, this benefit auction will be conducted entirely on the Internet! “Our non-profit BBB has continued […]
$135 Million 4.5 Star Resort Coming to Red River Gorge Area
Planning consultants for a group of eastern Kentucky business and community leaders unveiled a comprehensive tourism strategy for the Red River Gorge region during a virtual town hall meeting Tuesday night and proposed a 4 1/2-star destination resort as an anchor for future economic growth in the region. Red River Economic Development, LLC (RRED) sponsored the planning […]
Mt. Vernon Business Owner Found Stabbed to Death Inside Store
Mt. Vernon police are investigating a homicide after a woman was reportedly found inside her business with a head injury. According to police, the victim was a 54-year-old woman who owned Glitter Box in Rockcastle County. When police arrived following the report, she was located deceased around 7 p.m. Tuesday night. Her body has been […]
AG’s Office Takes on Richmond City Commissioner’s Alleged Misconduct Investigation
The investigation involving alleged misconduct of Richmond Commissioner Jason Morgan and a former IT Director for the City has now been turned over to the office of Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron. According to Assistant Chief of the Richmond Police Department Rodney Richardson, all evidence was handed over to the AG’s office regarding the incident, […]
Update to Whitehall Elementary Lockdown
This morning, sources told WBONtv that Whitehall Elementary was on lockdown and an evacuation plan was in place. Children were planned to be moved via buses to a nearby church as what was thought to be an unknown person was seen in the building. According to the Madison County Board of Education, an unknown individual […]
Jailer Tussey: Escape Due to “Inattentive Staff”
In a statement issued Tuesday, Jailer Steve Tussey says he is taking responsibility for the escape of a female inmate from the Madison County Jail. The woman was outside the jail for multiple hours before she was captured by Kentucky State Police and returned to the jail. Tussey said in reference to the story that […]
Railroad Repairs Scheduled in Madison County
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that railroad repairs are scheduled for Madison County. CSX Railroad will be performing repairs. Monday, Sept. 28 through Thursday, October 1 – 8 a.m. each morning until 6 p.m. each evening Boonesboro Road/KY 388 · alternating lane and/or shoulder closures could be in effect o flaggers will be onsite to direct […]
KSP: High Speed Chase Results in Manhunt for Two Suspects
A high speed chase has resulted in a search currently going on in Madison County, including the use of police helicopters. According to KSP, a Trooper observed a black Ford Edge on I75 North speeding, and attempted to initiate a traffic stop at the 85 mile marker northbound. KSP says the pursuit stayed in Madison […]
Lane Closures Continue Near Exit 95 in Madison County
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that this advisory serves as an update. Operations continue for the Interstate 75/KY 627 interchange reconstruction project at Exit 95. Interstate 75 – Northbound o temporary lane closures will be in effect between milepoints 94.4 and 96: Tuesday, Sept. 22 – 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. · single lane closure Tuesday, Sept. 22 […]
Million-Dollar Grant Offered to Baptist Health to Further Efforts to Fight Substance Abuse
A $1 million grant to combat opioid and substance abuse in two southcentral Kentucky counties will support Baptist Health’s latest effort to expand and deepen its behavioral health services across the Commonwealth and Southern Indiana. Baptist Health Corbin secured the grant to serve 1,000 families a year for the next three years in its home […]
