Month-long closure of KY 2469 in Breathitt County to begin Monday, March 28
Drivers who use KY 2469 in western Breathitt County should prepare for an extended closure of the route for replacement of a failing drainage structure. The road will be closed at milepoint 2.1 so the culvert at Beginning Branch can be replaced. The project will begin on Monday, March 28, and the work is expected […]
McConnell Announces Support for 5 Recent Presidentially Declared Kentucky Disasters
U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell announced today this year’s Fiscal Year 2022 Government Funding bill contains significant resources to support Kentuckians recovering from the five Presidentially Declared Disasters that hit the Commonwealth in 2020 and 2021, including December’s devastating tornado outbreak in Western Kentucky. Following December’s tornado outbreak, Senator McConnell visited several communities damaged […]
EKU: Section of Eastern Bypass Slated to Close for Pedway Construction
As construction continues on the Eastern Bypass Pedway, the next major milestone will be final adjustments to the bridge. For this phase of work, it will be necessary to temporarily close the Eastern Bypass between Lancaster Avenue and Kit Carson Drive/Roy & Sue Kidd Way on Sunday, March 27, 2022, beginning at approximately 9:00 PM. […]
KSP Announces Newest Traffic Safety Checkpoint Locations
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, which provides coverage for Madison, Clark, Estill, Lee, Owsley, Jackson, Mercer, Boyle, Lincoln, Garrard and Jessamine counties, will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints at locations approved by the Kentucky State Police Policy and Procedures Manual. These checkpoints will be conducted in an effort to enforce the traffic laws […]
Police: Suspicious Apps Parents Should be Aware of
Georgetown Police Department had issued a list of 15 Apps parents should keep an eye on if they are downloaded on your child’s phone. However, one that received the most attention was the Secret Calculator App. There are other apps such as KeepSafe, Calculator vault, Private Photos Video vault, and many more. However, the Secret […]
Tickets on sale for Madison County Sports Hall of Fame Ceremony
It’s now time to get your tickets for the inaugural Madison County Sports Hall of Fame Induction Dinner and Ceremony slated for April 23. Tickets are now on sale at the Richmond Area Arts Council located at 399 Water Street. The event is scheduled to be held in the Perkins Building at EKU at 5:00 […]
Sheriff Coyle Sheds More Light Onto Capture of Murder Suspect
Sheriff Mike Coyle spoke today at the end of the Madison County Fiscal Court meeting, commending law enforcement and his team of deputies following the capture of murder suspect Shannon Gilday, who was located almost a week after the home invasion at the Morgan residence last month. Sheriff Coyle said that the team work was […]
Severe weather, threat of flooding continues through Monday
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists that high water and flash flooding are probable due to the continual heavy rain. Conditions are being monitored by the District 7 Office. Weather information stations across Kentucky provide data to the Transportation Operations Center in the Frankfort Central Office. The TOC is staffed 24 hours per day. The […]
Second closure of KY 52 Kentucky River bridge in Estill County to begin on Wednesday, March 16
A second closure of the Kentucky River bridge in Irvine is scheduled to begin Wednesday, March 16. Drivers who use this bridge should make plans to use an alternate route until mid-July. This closure is necessary to proceed with a project to repair and repaint the Estill County bridge carrying KY 52 and KY 89 […]
Transylvania Police Officer Suspended Without Pay Following 1st Degree Rape Accusations
According to Kentucky state police, A Transylvania police officer has been charged with first degree rape. On Wednesday, March 2, the Kentucky State Police Post 11, London, Troopers served an indictment warrant, making an arrest as the result of a rape investigation stemming from 2020. The investigation from 2020 was recently presented to the McCreary County […]
Old KY 30 to be closed at Big Springs Road intersection in Owsley County beginning Friday
Drivers who use KY 3536 (old KY 30) in Owsley County should be aware of a road closure scheduled to begin Friday, March 4. The road will be closed at the Big Springs Road intersection, located approximately 1 mile from the KY 1071 intersection near the Owsley-Jackson county line. This closure is necessary to complete […]
KSP: man with warrants leads police on chase ending in crash at exit 90, handful of charges
A London man was recently taken into custody following a police pursuit, starting at the Rockcastle and Madison County Line. According to police citations, Kentucky State Police stated that a black motorcycle operated by Justin S. Seeley was observed at the county line at a high rate of speed. Police state that there was also […]
KYTC – Slide repair operations scheduled for Madison County
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists that slide repair operations are scheduled for Maple Grove Road/KY 1984 in Madison County. A temporary closure is necessary for the work to be completed. Note: times are approximate Wednesday, March 2 – 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Maple Grove Road/KY 1984 a shoulder closure will be in effect at milepoint 1.3 […]
Boil Water Advisory Issued for Multiple Areas of Estill County
As of 4:25 p.m. the Estill County Water District has issued a boil water advisory for the following areas: Dug Hill, Thomas Rd., Low Gap, Deer Run, Hensley Lane, Staton Rd, Woodland Estates, Little Rock Rd to Lilly Mountain Rd. During a boil water advisory, it is recommended that customers boil for three minutes any […]
Dedicated Irvine Police K9 Laid to Rest Following Years of Service
A dedicated Irvine police k9 was laid to rest after many years of service and a year of retirement. K-9 Sgt. Fritz, was humanely euthanized on Monday Feb 28th, at Mountainview Animal Clinic in Ravenna KY, with his home family and Mayor James Gross present. Sgt. Fritz served the community as The Irvine Police Departments […]
Euthanization Date Canceled at Estill Animal Shelter Due to Rescue Efforts
According to Estill Animal Shelter Director Amy Walters, the euth date originally set for this Thursday has been canceled as of this morning. Walters says this is due in large part to rescues and adoptions that moved the more than 30 dogs out of the overcrowded shelter, or plan to as of press time one […]
Coroner: 33-year-old man dies in single vehicle wreck on Hagan’s Mill Road
A 33-year-old male has died following a wreck this morning on Hagan’s Mill Road. Madison County Coroner tells WBONTV that this occurred about two miles down the roadway, where he lost control of his car and hit a tree. This is a single vehicle accident according to Cornelison. He has been identified as William Baldwin, […]
Morgan Murder Suspect Located Walking in Madison County
The search for Shannon Gilday, 23 years old of Taylor Mill, KY, ended this morning after he was located by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. Gilday was found walking along Barnes Mill Rd by a Deputy just after 4:30 am, and taken into custody without incident. Gilday is charged with Murder, Burglary 1st Degree, Criminal […]
KSP Investigates Fatal Wreck in Rockcastle County
The Kentucky State Police, Post 11 London is investigating a fatal collision that occurred approximately 3:20 pm on Friday afternoon in Rockcastle County on Dysart Way / Old Somerset Road. The preliminary investigation indicates that a 2009 Nissan Murano, operated by Stacy N. Day, 45 years old of Mount Vernon, KY, was traveling east on […]
Murder suspect identified by KSP in Morgan case, still on the loose
A suspect has been identified in the shooting death and home invasion of Jordan Morgan as Shannon Gilday. Police say that there was a “violent intent”, and the incident was not a simple burglary. KSP elaborated at a press conference this afternoon that there is no known connection with the Northern Kentucky man and Jordan […]
Baptist Health Richmond Once Again Makes List of Top-Rated Hospitals
Baptist Health Richmond was recently recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of only 14 hospitals in Kentucky to be named “best hospitals for patient experience”. Becker’s compiled the list using the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) scores from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). HCAHPS is a national, standardized survey of hospital patients about […]
Madison County Officials Celebrate Children’s Champion Winner
Madison County Judge/Executive Reagan Taylor personally congratulated this year’s Children’s Champion art contest winner. Madison County government officials signed a proclamation in Fiscal Court supporting and encouraging everyone to be a Children’s Champion. The winner, pictured here with her winning art piece, is Kyley at White Hall Elementary. She was chosen to have her artwork […]
Freddy’s Slated to Open Thursday in Richmond
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers®, a fast-casual restaurant concept, opens Thursday, Feb. 24, at 853 Eastern Bypass. Freddy’s is known for its cooked-to-order steakburgers made with lean 100 percent ground beef, Vienna® Beef hot dogs, crispy shoestring fries and frozen custard treats made with freshly churned chocolate or vanilla frozen custard. “Our focus on genuine […]
Flood Watch in Effect, Estill County Set to Have Another Possible ‘Historic Flood’ if Rains Continue
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible for all the WBON-TV viewing area in central and eastern Kentucky. The watch continues through late tonight. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Locally higher rainfall amounts are possible. Those living […]
Lincoln County Sheriff: Stolen RPD Gun, Drugs Confiscated Following 8 Month Investigation
An eight month narcotics trafficking investigation by the Lincoln County Sheriffs office has reached a bit of a breakthrough. According to police, on Feburary 21st, at approximately 9 p.m., Bluegrass 911 Communications received a call regarding a juvenile that had consumed suspected drugs and was experiencing an adverse reaction to it. Lincoln County Emergency Medical […]
