Vapor Emission Detected at Blue Grass Army Depot Structure
Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant air monitoring systems detected a vapor emission in a storage structure holding 155mm projectiles containing mustard agent Tuesday. The equipment detected the vapor during a routine analysis of the atmosphere within the structure, known as a service magazine. The service magazine includes a carbon filtration system, so the vapor […]
Police: Man Throws Rock at Woman, Then Allegedly Punches Deputies Inside Jail
Richmond Police recently responded to a call of an alleged assault that occured at the Telford YMCA, where a woman told police she was assaulted with a rock. According to the citation, the victim heard a person behind her in the area of the YMCA, and when she turned around, he allegedly threw what she […]
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 Monday, June 8 and Tuesday, June 9 – 8:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. […]
Richmond Parks and Rec to Host At Home Summer Camp
Richmond Parks & Recreation will be bringing an at-home Summer Camp program to the citizens of Richmond. This program will be in lieu of the traditional summer camp that the department typically offers each summer. Richmond Parks and Recreation will be providing a limited number of free kits per week for families that pre-register and […]
Berea Holds Multiple Demonstrations, Richmond to Hold Peaceful Protest Saturday
A lone demonstrator holding a sign reading “black lives matter” spent a majority of the day downtown in Richmond at main and Collins Monday. This was the first sign of protesting of any sort of Richmond, however there is scheduled what is described as a peaceful demonstration set for this Saturday, downtown richmond, at 6:30 […]
Repairs continue for Tates Creek Road/KY 169 in Madison County
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of continued slide repairs for Tates Creek Road/KY 169. Work is in progress for a portion of the roadway at milepoint 7.1. Madison County Monday, June 1 – currently and until 6 p.m. · the road is closed at milepoint 7.1 Tuesday, June 2 through Friday, June 5 – 7:30 a.m. until […]
Medical Emergency on I 75 Leads to Man’s Death
Emergency units responded to a fatal accident on Southbound I-75 around the vicinity of the 93 mm last night that resulted in the death of a Mississippi man. According to Coroner Jimmy Cornelison, he tells WBONTV that the man suffered cardiac arrest while driving on the interstate. Witnesses told authorities that he had veered off […]
Berea Pinnacles and Hiking Trails Set to Reopen
From Berea College: Berea College is pleased to announce that the Governor’s orders allow us to re-open hiking trails on the Berea College Forest, including trails at The Pinnacles, Brushy Fork and Anglin Falls on Monday, June 1. We recognize these trails play an important role in keeping the Berea community physically and mentally strong, […]
Police: Pedestrian Dead Following Early Morning Crash on Eastern Bypass
An accident involving a pedestrian early this morning resulted in the shut down of multiple lanes of the Eastern Bypass at Dwight Drive for multiple hours. According to Assistant Chief with the Richmond Police Department Rodney Richardson, this resulted in a fatality of a 27-year-old man.
Video: KSP Need Help Identifying Storage Unit Thieves
Kentucky State Police are asking your help in identifying thieves who broke into Miller’s Storage Units in Moberly in the early hours of Sunday, May 24th. According to police, the thieves left with two enclosed box trailers and their contents. One trailer in black, the other is red. If you have information, you are asked […]
Tates Creek Closures/Slide Repairs Start Today in Madison County
The kentucky transportation cabinet (kytc) advises motorists of slide repairs for tates creek road/ky 169. Work is scheduled for a portion of the roadway at milepoint 7.1. Madison county Tuesday, may 26 through friday, may 29 – 7:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. each day & evening · the road will be closed at milepoint 7.1 Monday, june […]
KSP Investigates Pulaski County Officer-Involved Shooting
The Kentucky State Police, London Post was notified yesterday shortly before 10:45 am by the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office for assistance involving a shooting at a residence on Smith Ridge Spur Road in Pulaski County. Initial investigation indicates that the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office responded to the residence to investigate a shooting that had injured […]
KSP Investigates Missing Child in McCreary County
The Kentucky State Police, London Post is investigating a possible child abduction that occurred in McCreary County earlier today. The initial investigation indicates that Briana Ylisa Giovannini, 30 years old of Las Vegas, Nevada unlawfully took her non-custodial son, 9 year old Silas Fallen, from his McCreary County home just after 11:30 am. They were […]
Update, Victim’s Name from Fatality Accident in Waco
A fatality accident occurred yesterday afternoon on College Hill Road in Waco involving a motorcyclist. The accident scene was about one 1/2 mile on College Hill Road where 65-year-old Thomas David Foley struck a vehicle. According to Coroner Jimmy Cornelison, Foley hit a car head on and was killed instantly. He was from Covington Lane […]
KY House Candidate Files Open Records Request Against Opponent, Responds to Mundy Guilty Plea
Earlier today, District 88 Republican Candidate Monteia Mundy took to Facebook to tell her side of the story regarding her DUI from late last month, and the guilty plea she issued in Madison District court today. From her opponent Aaron Yates, here is his response: In response, Yates released the following statement, “I stand by […]
Repairs scheduled for Tates Creek Road/KY 169 in Madison County
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of slide repairs for Tates Creek Road/KY 169. Work is scheduled for a portion of the roadway at milepoint 7.1. Madison County Tuesday, May 26 through Friday, May 29 – 7:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. each day & evening · the road will be closed at milepoint 7.1 Monday, June […]
Former KY House District 88 Candidate Arrested For Second Time
Former Kentucky House Candidate for District 88 has been taken into custody once again on apparent DUI charges. According to arrest records, Monteia Mundy was taken into police custody in Fayette County on November 27th on Richmond Road. She was charged with failure to produce an insurance card, DUI, and no registration plates. Mundy, according […]
Road work advisory: pavement marker installation scheduled for multiple local counties
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists of a pavement marker installation project for counties in District 7. The inlaid markers are reflective lenses that are mounted on the road surface. They supplement striping for multi-lane highways to assist motorists with visibility and serve as a guide while driving. The installation process is mobile. Motorists should […]
Fleming County Pipeline Explosion Under Investigation
Last night around 4:30, WBONtv received reports of a gas line explosion in Fleming County. Residents reported a huge plume of smoke visible from everywhere in the County and surrounding areas. Preliminary reports say the incident is in the area of Watson Road, County Road 1013. This is the same area another gas explosion happened […]
Lane closures scheduled for Second Street/KY 388 in Madison County
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of scheduled closures for Second Street/KY 388. Alternating lane closures will be necessary for paving operations. Monday, May 4 – 12:00 p.m. (noon) until 5 p.m. today Second Street/KY 388 · alternating lane closures will be in effect between milepoints 0.0 and 8.34 o the work will begin in downtown Richmond (milepoint […]
Lane closures scheduled for Clays Ferry Bridge on Interstate 75 in Fayette & Madison Counties
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of scheduled lane closures for Interstate 75 Southbound on the Clays Ferry Bridge. The temporary closures are necessary for routine bridge inspection operations. The Clays Ferry Bridge (B00153) is located on the Fayette-Madison County line. Interstate 75 – Southbound Monday, May 4 through Friday, May 8 – 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. […]
Skeletal Remains Located in Pulaski Still Undetermined to be Related to Jackson Case
Skeletal remains discovered today in Pulaski County could possibly be that of missing mother Ella Jackson of Richmond, according to authorities. Pulaski County Sheriff Greg Speck stated it may take a few days before they know anything from the State Medical Examiner and investigating bodies. He also stated the remains and dental records are now in their […]
KYTC Update to I75 Project
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that this advisory serves as the most recent update for the I-75/KY 627 Interchange reconstruction project. The work is located on Interstate 75 at Exit 95. Tuesday, April 28 – 10 a.m. Interstate 75 · eastbound traffic will be diverted to the south side of the project o westbound traffic will remain […]
Statement from Rep. Candidate Mundy Regarding Weekend DUI Arrest
Following this weekend’s DUI arrest, Representative for District 88 Candidate Monteia Mundy released the following statement to social media: “It is with great remorse that I apologize for my actions on Saturday evening. I apologize to my family, my colleagues, and my community. While the news reports are distorted and based on hearsay, I made […]
Representative Goforth Case to be Heard by Grand Jury
August 4th Update: Representative Robert Goforth had a preliminary hearing held earlier this morning for the case where he allegedly committed assault and strangulation. The case will now be presented to a grand jury. Original story: Robert S. Goforth was taken into custody early Tuesday morning April 21, 2020. The arrest occurred off Blevins and […]
