KSP Charges Perry Co. Man With Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses
According to a KSP press release, on July 23, the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch arrested Johnny David Arnold, 38, on charges related to possessing or viewing matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor in the 1st degree. Arnold was arrested as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation. The KSP […]
Glenn Jackson Indicted on Charges of Murder, Abuse of Wife’s Corpse
Almost three months after his initial arrest, Glenn Jackson was indicted by a Madison County jury for the murder of his wife, Ella Jackson. Ella Jackson went missing in October of 2019, and Glenn Jackson was arrested in late April shortly before Ella’s skeletal remains were found in a remote part of Pulaski County. The […]
Madison County Sheriff’s Office: Group Arrested for Engaging in Organized Crime
From a press release from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office: The Madison County Sheriff’s Office responded to Bradley Drive on a trailer theft complaint on June 17, 2020 around 2:51 a.m. Deputies, with assistance of Richmond Police Department, were able to stop a vehicle on KY 52 (Irvine Road) around Greens Crossing. The traffic stop […]
Coroner Releases Identify of Deceased, Details Surrounding Deadly Motorcycle Wreck in Richmond
Last night around 9 p.m. there was a deadly accident on Lexington Road in Richmond involving a motorcycle and truck. The accident scene was near the entrance to Boones Trace Subdivision. WBONTV spoke to Coroner Jimmy Cornelison, who says that when he arrived at the scene, it appeared that a truck traveling north heading towards […]
Madison County Youth Impact Team and Health Department Leadership Seminar Registration Deadline Approaching
The Madison County Youth Impact Team and the Madison County Health Department have teamed up to bring a meeting for both adults and youth to attend online to promote leadership skills and anti-drug messages to those in the community. Officials with the organizations say that the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) is important now […]
Berea Man Arrested Following Threatening Phone Calls Against Police to Dispatch
A Berea man was recently taken into custody and charged with terroristic threatening, harassing communications, and interfering with communications after he allegedly called dispatch seven times over the course of a day threatening police officer’s lives. According to the complaint warrant, Jonathan Wes Sutherland of Berea allegedly began the calls around noon, saying first, “Uhh, […]
Fire Chief: Mulch Fire Still Smoldering, Crews Remain on Scene
A mulch fire near the Allen Company along I-75 off of exit 97 has been the scene of a fire that brought nearly a dozen fire departments to fight the blaze beginning Sunday afternoon. Fire crews remained at the site throughout the night Sunday and Monday, and as of press time Tuesday they remain with […]
Closure scheduled for I-75 project 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. A closure is scheduled for the Southbound On Ramp at Exit 95. The temporary closure is necessary for construction of a new ramp. Tuesday, July 7 through Thursday, […]
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Conducts Response to Resistance Investigation
A statement from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office: The Madison County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call at a residence on Bolton Avenue on Monday, June 29, 2020. We are currently conducting a response to resistance investigation regarding the events that occurred per MCSO policy and procedure. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is an […]
Madison County Man Dies as a Result of Tractor Accident
A tractor accident that occurred last night resulted in the death of Madison County man near Valley View. The incident, according to the coroner, occurred on Carver’s Ferry Road. The man has been identified as 55-year-old Tommy Davis from Richmond. According to the Madison County Coroner, he believes Davis was knocked off of the tractor […]
Traffic Stop in Boyle County Leads to Drug Bust
Wednesday the Boyle County Sheriff’s Department attempted to traffic stop a white Chevy truck on Alum Springs Road in Parksville, and took the driver in on a multitude of charges. According to deputies, the truck continued traveling on Alum Springs fleeing from police. The white truck turned onto Yates Road when an off duty Mercer […]
Richmond Man Charged with Burglary, Unlawful Imprisonment Following Alleged Assault
Richmond Police recently took a local man into custody following reports of multiple subjects going in and out of a home, with a possible domestic violence situation ensuing. According to the citation, when officers arrived they were informed the subject, Dante Cox was armed with a handgun with his wife in the upstairs of the […]
6-Year-Old Dies After Found Unresponsive in Bathtub
An investigation is now underway after a 6-year-old boy was found unresponsive in a bathtub and later died in Laurel County. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, the boy was found off KY 1006 shortly after 10:00 p.m. Tuesday night. The 6-year-old was located by his mother, who then contacted authorities. The child was […]
Army Depot: Crews Safely Isolate and Overpack Chemical Munitions
From a release from the Blue Grass Army Depot: Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant operators identified, isolated and placed into overpacked containers two 155mm projectiles containing mustard agent June 19. The munitions had been emitting agent vapor within a storage structure. An air monitoring system originally detected the vapor emissions during routine analysis of […]
Election 2020 Two Minute Sitdowns: KY 6th Congressional Candidate Chuck Eddy
Self-described Moderate Republican Chuck Eddy visited the studios for this edition of Election 2020 Two Minute Sitdowns, to explain his campaign goals and platform as he seeks to represent Kentucky in Washington for the 6th Congressional District. Eddy says he retired last summer, and now has the time to try to make change for Kentuckians […]
Election 2020 Two Minute Sitdowns: District 71 Representative Travis Brenda
R. Travis Brenda says he is the fourth generation to live and work on his family farm in Garrard county, with his kids working on the farm as the fifth generation to carry on the family name there. These close ties to the area, including his devotion to Church on the Rock in Berea, are […]
Election 2020 Two Minute Sitdowns: District 81 Representative Candidate Mike Eaves
In this edition of Election 2020 two minute sitdowns, Marisa Hempel spoke to Richmond native and attorney Mike Eaves, who is running on the Democratic ticket in hopes to represent Madison County in Frankfort. Eaves details that he has been an attorney for 41 years, where he has dedicated his life to, “solving disagreements, without […]
Election 2020 Two Minute Sitdowns: 71st District State Representative Candidate Josh Bray
In this edition of Election 2020 two minute sitdowns, Marisa Hempel interviewed Josh Bray, who is running on the Republican ticket for District 71 representing Madison, Garrard, and Rockcastle Counties. Bray is currently the City Administrator for the City of Mount Vernon. Bray explained that in this position, he has helped secure record grant monies […]
Andy Barr Issues Statement on Wife’s Unexpected Passing
Following the passing of Carol Barr, Congressman Andy Barr issues the following statement: “At this time of tremendous grief and pain, we ask for prayers for our beautiful, dear and precious Carol, the greatest, most selfless and giving wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend anyone could ever have. We also ask for love and prayers […]
Election 2020: 2 Minute Sitdown with Martina Jackson-Haynes
Running on a campaign to combat poverty and supporting the working class, Martina Jackson- Haynes is one of the Democratic hopefuls for District 81 of the Kentucky House of Representatives. Jackson-Haynes holds a Bachelors degree from Berea College and is currently pursuing a Masters of Public Administration with a Community Development concentration. In addition to […]
Election 2020: 2 Minute Sitdown with Mike Broihier
In this edition of Election 2020 two minute sitdowns, Marisa Hempel got a chance to chat with Mike Broihier, one of the Kentucky Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate seeking to unseat Mitch McConnell. Hailing from Wisconsin, Broihier elaborated that he graduated from Rutgers University with a Bachelors degree in Political Science and served in the […]
Hope’s Wings to Host Virtual Fishing Tourney to Gain Funds After Annual Event Cancellation
Although they had to cancel their biggest event, an ‘Evening for Hope’ due to the pandemic this year, domestic violence shelter Hope’s Wings has had to get creative to keep the non profit operating as normal. Director Jennifer Lainhart tells WBONtv they are hosting a virtual fishing tournament next month. Explained to Wbontv in the […]
Lane closure scheduled for Clays Ferry Bridge on Interstate 75 in Fayette & Madison Counties
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of a scheduled lane closure for Interstate 75 Northbound on the Clays Ferry Bridge. The temporary closure is necessary for routine bridge maintenance. The Clays Ferry Bridge (B00153) is located on the Fayette-Madison County line. Interstate 75 – Northbound Wednesday, June 17 – 8:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. · the right/slow lane will […]
KSP Charges Boyle Co. Man With Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses
On June 11, 2020, the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch arrested Kelly A. Cole, 25, on charges related to child sexual abuse material. Cole was arrested as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigation. The KSP Electronic Crime Branch began the investigation after discovering the suspect was uploading images of […]
