Berea man leads police on car and foot chase, incurs 13 charges
An attempted traffic stop led to over a dozen charges for a Berea man recently, including fleeing and evading police by car and on foot. According to the citation, Joshua Agee of Berea was observed by an officer disregarding a stop sign and failing to put on his turn signal. The officer followed Agee, where […]
Election 2019 Two Minute Sit-Downs: Secretary of State Candidate Andrew English
Secretary of State candidate Andrew English’s resumé alone was a little too long to fit in a regular two minute sit-down, so the pertinent information had to be edited down. The Kentucky native calls Oldham county home, and is proud of his background that started out throwing a football at an early age, which led […]
Help Laurel County Sheriff’s Office: Burglary Suspects Caught on Camera, on the Run
The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspects in the pictures you can see below, who broke into the Glenview Market north of London around 3 a.m. this morning. Anonymous tips can be called in or sent to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Facebook page.
Madison County Schools Subpoenaed by Labor Cabinet, Could Face Fines for Sickouts
Madison County Schools has now been subpoenaed along with other counties by The Kentucky Labor Cabinet related to teacher absences during a sickout, and could be fined. Jefferson, Bullit and Oldham County Schools also received the subpoena. Education Commissioner Wayne Lewis had asked previously for the names of teachers who called out sick during protests […]
Child Reports Attempted Abduction, Suspect at Large
In Powell County, Police are on the lookout for a man accused in an attempted abduction. According to Stanton Police, a man tried to coerce a child to get into his van near the airport. The juvenile, who was waiting for the school bus, ran back home and reported the incident to his aunt. Police […]
Election 2019 Two Minute Sit-Downs: Secretary of State Candidate Carl Nett
Republican Secretary of State Candidate Carl Nett says there are many things that set him apart from the pack…one of which is that he is the only American to have protected a war-time President (George W. Bush) after 9/11, pursued terrorists overseas, and dealt with the aftermath at Joint Task Force Guantanamo. Nett did all […]
Student Hit By Car in Front of Madison Southern, Taken to Hospital
A student was hit by a car this morning outside of Madison Southern High School in Berea, according to officials. The student was crossing Glades Road near the school when the accident occurred, according to Erin Stewart with Madison County Schools. The student received only minor injuries but was taken to the hospital, and at […]
Dine N’ Dash Turned Drug Arrest
Berea Police recently took a man into custody after he first left the Hong Kong Buffet without paying for his meal. Officers report that 31 year old Lucas King of Berea was located at the flea market next door. He allegedly gave officers false identifying information when they located him inside the business. When searched, […]
Over 100 Garden Beds Installed Throughout Weekend’s Victory Garden Blitz
This past weekend in Berea, the fifth annual Victory Garden Blitz took place, where 101 garden beds were installed across the county. The garden beds seek to help teach those either living in small urban areas or in rural parts of the county how to grow their own healthy, sustainable food. The volunteer-driven event could […]
Man Arrested After Allegedly Seen Dancing Intoxicated Without Shoes Atop Cars in Walmart Parking Lot
Richmond Police Department recently arrested a Ravenna man following a call that he was seen dancing without shoes in the Richmond Walmart parking lot. According to the citation, Jeffery Smith was even seen dancing on top of cars in the lot. When officers arrived, Smith did not give a reason for the dance party, and […]
Multiple Fires Currently in Madison County
At the moment, Berea Fire Department is responding to a structure fire at 502 South Dogwood Drive. Smoke and flames are reported visible by firefighters. Caller is reporting that a garage that is attached to the house on fire. Also currently, Madison County Fire Department is responding to Adams Hill Drive in reports to a […]
3 Cases of E. Coli Confirmed in Madison County
The Madison County Health Department is investigating 3 cases of E. Coli caused illness in the county. The 1st case was reported last week and two additional cases have been reported this week. Of the 3 cases, one was an adult and the other two were children. During an online meeting yesterday, the Kentucky Department […]
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Explains Newest Round of Scams
The Madison County sheriff’s office has recently reported receiving calls relating to a jury scam. According to officials and recent victims of the scam, they received calls of people posing as officers from a court. The scammers claim that the person did not show up for jury duty and that charges will then be pressed. […]
Suspect Attempts to Dump Suspected Methamphetamine During Traffic Stop, Drugs hit Trooper’s Cruiser
A man observed by Kentucky State Police Drug Enforcement and Special Investigations was recently pulled over and charged with a handful of offenses, including tampering with physical evidence where he allegedly threw suspected methamphetamine onto the interstate. According to the citation, Peter Auel was observed by the trooper going much slower than surrounding traffic and […]
Garrard Co. Animal Shelter Takes in Dozens of Puppies, in Need of Supplies
The Garrard County Animal Shelter says they are again in need of help as they are overwhelmed with new puppies. The shelter announced on their Facebook that they took in 21 puppies yesterday, and are in huge need of puppy dry and wet food. The shelter adds that they also had to take in 20 […]
Price Court Home Searched in Relation to Spurlock Case
Multiple witnesses have reported to WBON that law enforcement was in the area of Price Court today searching a home. Although it is still not confirmed whether anything was taken from the house as evidence, police do confirm that this is in relation to the Savannah Spurlock case. Spurlock has been missing since the beginning […]
Election 2019 Two Minute Sit-Downs: Secretary of State Candidate Jason Griffith
Letcher County teacher and small business owner Jason Griffith came in for a two minute sit-down to discuss his platform for Secretary of State. Griffith, a Democrat, has multiple degrees including a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Ashland University. Griffith explains that his business, which is in the tech sphere, places him in a unique […]
Election 2019 Two Minute Sit-downs: Gubernatorial Candidate Geoff Young
Democratic Candidate for Governor Geoff Young is no stranger to running for office: he previously ran for Governor in 2015, as well as in the nationwide race for 6th District Congressman. He is seeking election again, first in the primary this May in the Democratic race for Governor of Kentucky. He sat down with Marisa […]
EKU Active Military Online Student Receives Surprise Graduation By College of Justice and Safety
On Friday afternoon in Posey Auditorium in the Stratton Building at EKU, there was a surprise graduation for a military online student, Lieutenant Amy Blades-Langjahr. Lieutenant Blades-Langjahr technically graduated in December of last year, but due to military obligations she has been unable to make it to EKU to graduate and is unable to make […]
Local Fire Departments successfully put out woods fire
Wbontv received reports last night of a seemingly large forest fire burning on Mallory Springs Road off of Redlick Road in Madison County. Madison County Fire and Redlick Volunteer Fire had to request help from the Kentucky Division of Forestry & Bluegrass Army Depot Fire Dept. Within a short time period, firefighters were able to […]
Richmond Man Allegedly Sexually Abuses 14 Year Old, Forces them to Watch Pornography
Berea police arrested 55-year-old Samuel Ratliff of Richmond Tuesday afternoon on three counts of second-degree rape (no force), second-degree sodomy, distribution of obscene matter to minors and five counts of first-degree sexual abuse. According to the warrant, between Feb. 1 and March 8, Ratliff allegedly engaged in multiple types of sexual activity with a juvenile […]
Madison County Deputy Jailer Arrested, Fired Following Alleged Sexual Relations with Inmate
Jailer Steve Tussey made the following statement regarding the incident: “The safety and security of both our inmates and detention center staff has been a top priority of mine since I took office as Madison County Jailer in January of 2019. The employee cited in this investigation is no longer employed by the Madison County Detention […]
Madison County Deputy Jailer Arrested, Fired Following Alleged Sexual Relations with Inmate
Jailer Steve Tussey made the following statement regarding the incident: “The safety and security of both our inmates and detention center staff has been a top priority of mine since I took office as Madison County Jailer in January of 2019. The employee cited in this investigation is no longer employed by the Madison County Detention […]
Manchester Jail on Modified Operations Following Hazmat Visit
A Clay County jail is now on modified operations as a precaution after three employees fell mysteriously ill. According to reports, the staff members at the Federal Correction Institution in Manchester were working in the mailroom Monday when they all began to feel sick. Officials with the Federal Bureau of Prisons report that they are […]
Neighbors Clap as City of Richmond Cleans up Ordinance-Breaking Property
Neighbors stood by this morning as City of Richmond employees as well as police were on hand during the cleanup of a home on Parrish Avenue, against the will of the homeowner. This was reportedly a last ditch effort as the home is in near a condemnable state as there are no utilities hooked up […]
