Coroner: Identity of Deadly Crash Victim on Main Street Released
Madison County Coroner Jimmy Cornelison confirms one death on Main street due to a wreck between a moped and a car from last night. He says that not much information is known at this time, but that the identity of the victim, 53 year old Kenneth Ray Sizemore has been released. The coroner says he […]
Pinnacles in Berea receive top honor as #1 hike in Kentucky
It’s quite an honor for Berea. The Pinnacles were named as the best hike in Kentucy by Outside magazine. In the April issue, the magazine suggest readers can avoid the crowds of Red River Gorge and head to Berea, Kentucky. In the article, the magazine says the Pinnacles topped the list in Kentucky for their […]
Laurel County Sheriff on the Lookout for Missing Juvenile
According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, an alert has been put out today regarding 15 year old Justin A. Francis who was last seen around 5 a.m. this morning. Officials report that Francis’s last known location was off Davenport Lane, around 6 miles south of London. He is thought to be in a black […]
Man Falsely Gives Brother’s Information to Police, Gets Arrested on Brother’s Warrant Initially, then on his own Warrant
According to Berea Police, officers came into contact with 40-year-old Dana Moore on Calico Road. He initially gave officers his brother’s information as Wesley Moore, and he was placed under arrest based on the fact that his brother (Wesley) had an outstanding arrest warrant. Police report that when it was discovered that Moore had given […]
Election 2019 Two Minute Sit-Downs: Secretary of State Candidate Stephen L. Knipper
Chief of Staff for Lt. Governor Jenean Hampton Stephen L. Knipper says he is no stranger to the race for Secretary of State, as he ran back in the 2015 elections and lost by a small margin to Alison Lundergran Grimes. Knipper says he wants to take on the challenge again, as he was previously […]
Clark County Power Plant Being Torn Down, East Kentucky Power Moves Forward
A power plant that had been operating since the fifties through 2016 is now almost halfway done with demolitions. The plant, located in Clark County and Winchester along the Kentucky River, is in the midst of a complete demolition. East Kentucky Power External Affairs Manager Nick Comer spoke to WBONtv in the interview you can […]
Fallen Soldier’s Family Reminisces, Talk Funeral Arrangements and Overwhelming Madison County Support
Funeral arrangements are now officially set for the Richmond soldier who died while serving in Iraq after his body was delivered today in Madison County. 22-year-old specialist Ryan Dennis Orin Riley was killed in a non-combat related incident. Riley was a lifelong Madison Countian and graduate of Lexington’s Henry Clay High School. His funeral is […]
Laurel County Man Charged with Prostitution, Allegedly Gets Car Stolen While Undressing
Yesterday in Clay County, deputies arrested Ronnie Helton, 71 of Laurel County on charges of prostitution. The arrest, according to police, occurred at Clay County Dispatch when Helton arrived at Clay County Dispatch and advised he had picked up another male subject on Interstate 75 in Laurel County and asked him if he would take […]
Richmond Woman Convicted of Trafficking by Federal Jury
Afternoon Headlines 4-26-19: Pregnant woman shot in Richmond, In-depth interview about viral hashtag in Berea, Development grant for Kentucky, KSP and DEA medicine disposal tomorrow in Richmond
Pregnant woman was shot in Richmond, In-depth interview about viral hashtag in Berea, Development grant for Kentucky, KSP and DEA medicine disposal tomorrow in Richmond
Following a Viral Sensation: #BereaWearsLeggings Moving Forward
Emily LaDouceur, the Berea City councilor that was body shamed for giving a tour to elementary students while wearing leggings has found support from the citizens of her city that she says she could have never imagined. LaDouceur was pinpointed on Facebook not for the tour, but for what she was wearing. The posts and […]
Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Jackson County Crash
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post is investigating a fatal collision that occurred yesterday afternoon on HWY-3630 in Annville, KY. The initial investigation indicates that Flora Grubb, 70 years old of Manchester, unintentionally drove into the path of an oncoming vehicle while she was pulling out of the Town & Country Market parking lot just […]
Vapor Emission Detected at Bluegrass Army Depot
This morning, crews detected a vapor emission at the Bluegrass Army Depot during a routine inspection. A mobile monitoring laboratory detected the vapor during routine analysis of the atmosphere within a storage structure for sarin rockets. A powered filter was connected to the igloo as a safety precaution to ensure the vapor did not leave […]
Overwhelmed by Overdose: 2019 Numbers Show Shocking Trend
You may have seen recent videos that have gone viral, of overdoses that occurred in parking lots and in public places where citizens took it upon themselves to attempt to revive those near death from fatal drug overdoses. One of these videos, which we cannot show because of the graphic nature of the case, happened […]
Election 2019 Two Minute Sit-Downs: Secretary of State Candidate Michael G. Adams
McCracken County native Michael G Adams says he knew he had a knack for politics early on watching his heroes such as Ronald Reagan, Jack Kemp and other Republican leaders. At the young age of 16, the Kentuckian volunteered for Bush/Quayle ’92 campaign and got hooked. Adams explained his background in his two minute sit-down, […]
Decorated Richmond Soldier Dies in Iraq
A soldier from Richmond, Kentucky has died on Saturday while serving in Ninawa Province, Iraq. Reportedly 22-year-old Spc. Ryan Dennis Orin Riley was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. The U.S. Department of Defense reports that he died from a non-combat related incident. Riley’s death remains under investigation. Riley was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 32nd Field […]
Car Pileup this Afternoon in Danville
This afternoon, Danville Police responded to the area of Hustonville Road and Lisa Avenue for reports of an injury traffic collision, where cars were discovered piled on one another. According to a press release from the Danville Police Department, a Honda Civic, driven by Tammy Dugan of Danville was traveling northbound on Hustonville Road when […]
Police: Man watches movie in his backseat with beer, gets Aggravated DUI and Drug Charges
Richmond Police Department recently responded to multiple calls in the area of Robinson Terrace in response to a car that was allegedly being driven recklessly around the apartment complex and on the Eastern Bypass. When police arrived, the car was located running with the lights on in front of a building, with James Roger Gibbs […]
President Trump Confirms Weather Assistance for Madison, Estill Counties Among Others
Governor Matt Bevin has received confirmation today that President Donald Trump has authorized assistance for multiple Kentucky counties, including Madison that suffered severe damage as a result of the flooding event that began on February 6, 2019, and continued through March 10. The President’s action grants public assistance to impacted counties to repair roads, bridges […]
It’s Electric! New Charging Ports Unveiled in Downtown Richmond
Today in Richmond, WBONtv was on scene for the ribbon cutting to officially unveil the new charging ports for electric cars in downtown Richmond. The two ports are located in the lot adjacent to city hall on Third Street. City officials were on hand along with the Richmond Chamber of Commerce to cut the ribbon […]
Mutual Assault Involving Cane Lands Duo in Detention Center
Richmond police report arriving to a apartment recently in reference to a domestic violence incident in progress. According to officials, the victim was interviewed and claimed 20-year-old Jonas Mason had punched her in the chest, held her against her will by the throat, and grabbed her shoulder. Police state that a cut was visible on […]
MCDC Contract Staff Member Charged with Rape, Sodomy After Alleged Contact with Inmate
A contract employee for the Madison County Detention Center has been taken into custody and is now looking at charges of rape and sodomy, following an incident with an inmate that occurred on the jail property. A release from Jailer Steve Tussey details that Erika Jackson, a contract employee with Kelwell Food Management was involved […]
Health Officials Getting to the Bottom of the Recent E. Coli Outbreak in Central Kentucky
The Madison County Health Department this past week was investigating 3 cases of E. Coli caused illness in the county. The 1st case was reported earlier in April, then two additional cases have been reported thereafter. Of the 3 cases, one was an adult and the other two were children. At first there was no […]
Laurel County Man Missing for Second Time, Golden Alert Issued
The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office has issued a Golden Alert for a missing man who has not been seen since early this morning. According to authorities, Joseph Benge was last seen off Tom Cat Trail, five miles east of London. They report that Benge has mental disabilities and has been the subject of a previous […]
Fugitive Captured in Berea with out of State Warrants
A report of a suspicious person in the McDonald’s parking lot in Berea led to an arrest when officers discovered the suspect was wanted in Ohio. When police arrived, it was evident that the suspect, 58 year old Linville Hall of Berea had outstanding warrants active out of Ohio when the officer recognized him. However, […]
