Weekend Arrests
Here are some of the arrests that took place in Madison County over the weekend. Leonard Callahan (Age 44): Assault 4th Degree (Domestic Violence), Assault 4th Degree (Child Abuse) Christopher Hernandez (Age 19): Criminal Abuse 1st Degree – Child 12 or Under, Failure To Appear Jesse Marcum (Age 28): Receiving Stolen Property U/$500, Drug Paraphernalia-Buy/Possess, […]
Update from Bluegrass Energy
Officials at Bluegrass Energy have recently released information about the power outages here in Madison County. Currently in the county there are 184 customers in the county that are without power. Crews are working currently to repair power lines and officials state they hope to have all power restored to the county today. To view […]
Weekend Arrests
Here are some of the arrests that took place over the weekend in Madison County. Robert Adams (48): Trafficking in a controlled substance, 1st Degree, 1st Offense (> or = 2gms Heroin but < 100gms) Kenneth Collins (50): TBUT or DISP Shoplifting U/$500, Failure to Appear, Failure to Appear Justin Hendricks (29): Failure to Appear, […]
One Taken To Hospital After Shot Fired at Fredrick Douglass High School
One student has been transported to the hospital following a shot that was fired inside Fredrick Douglas High School today. Officials report that this is not an active shooter situation and that the injured student is suffering from non life threatening injuries. School officials released a statement detailing that a student injured themselves while handling […]
Weekend Arrests
Here are some of the arrests that took place this weekend in Madison County. John Overbay (Age 23): Stalking 2nd Degree, Voyeurism, Harassment-Physical Contact-No injury. Jeremy Green (Age 32): Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree-1st Offense (Methamphetamine), Possession of a Controlled Substance 2nd Degree (Drug Unspecified), Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd Degree (Drug […]
Update from the New Berea City Hall
Everyone is getting settled into the 44,000 square foot City Hall in Berea as the unofficial opening date of March 5th is quickly approaching. This new facility will house not only the Berea Police Department and the Berea Fire Department, most all other city staff will reside in the building as well. WBON-TV spoke to […]
Weekend Arrests
Here are some of the arrests that took place over the weekend. Keysean Alford (Age 18): Sexual Abuse 1st Degree, Unlawful Imprisonment-1st Degree Isaiah Howard (Age 22): Failure to Appear, Failure to Appear, Distribution of Obscene Matters to Minors 1st Degree Elbert Boggs (Age 43): No Registration Plates, Failure of Non-Owner Operator to Maintain required […]
Weekend Arrests
Here are some of the arrests that took place this weekend in Madison County. Elvis Isaacs (Age 27): Disregarding a stop sign, rear license not illuminated, failure to or improper signal, reckless driving, fleeing or evading police 1st degree (Motor Vehicle), Wanton Endangerment 1st degree, Wanton endangerment 1st Degree (Police Officer), Leaving the scene of […]
Weekend Arrests
Here are some of the arrests that took place over the weekend in Madison County: Timothy Hall (Age 57): Alcohol Intoxication in a public place (1st & 2nd Offense), Possession of a controlled substance 1st degree/1st offense (Heroin), Drug Paraphernalia- Buy/Possess Nancy Wren (Age 37): TBUT or DISP Shoplifting U/$500, Possession of controlled substance 1st […]
Weekend Arrests
Here are some of the arrests that took place over the weekend in Madison County. Reginald Branch (Age 35): Murder Jesse Clark (Age 31): Sexual Abuse 1st Degree Victim U/12 years of age, Promoting a minor(U/16) in sex performance, unlawful transaction with a minor 1st degree -illegal sex act U/16 YOA Ashley Deaton (Age 23): […]
House Update with Majority Leader Jonathan Shell
WBON-TV’s Nolan Pettit sat down with House Majority Leader Jonathan Shell(R) in Frankfort to discuss this upcoming legislative session as well as the upcoming elections. Shell laid out what pieces of legislation would be coming through the House this session as well as detailing his thoughts on the budget and pension. Stay tuned to WBON-TV […]
Weekend Arrests
Some of the arrests that took place over this weekend in Madison County: Daniel Amyx (Age 21): Criminal Abuse 1st Degree- Child 12 or Under Kenneth Enright (Age 44): Shoplifting Under $500, Sexual Abuse 1st Degree/ Victim under 12 year of age Frances Dargavell-Foster (Age 47): Assault 2nd Degree-Domestic Violence Amber Brunner (Age 38): Sodomy […]
Overnight Fire in Waco
Crews here in Madison County fought two separate structure fires last night. The first of which was a mobile home in Waco on Charlie Norris Way around 8pm. Waco and Union City fire departments were on the scene and are currently investigating the cause of the blaze but report that nobody was in the home […]
Fatal Wreck in Waco
Traffic was at a standstill this morning following a fatal wreck in Waco near Irvine Road. WBON-TV spoke with Madison County Coroner Jimmy Cornelison for further details.
Weekend Arrests
Here are are some of the arrests that took place over the weekend. Chyenne Faircloth (Age 37): Rape 1st Degree(Domestic Violence), Assault 2nd Degree(Domestic Violence), Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree, Possession of a Handgun By a Convicted Felon, Terroristic Threatning 3rd Degree, Violation of a Kentucky EPO/DVO Brandon Ross (Age 31): Rape 1st Degree(Domestic Violence), Sodomy […]
Some Weekend Arrests
Here are some of the arrests made this weekend in Madison County: Micheal Jones: Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree/1st Offense (Heroin), Drug Paraphernalia Buy/Possess, Giving an Officer false identifying information, Failure to Appear Amanda Jones: Assault 4th Degree (Domestic Violence) Minor Injury Aaron Gould:Display of altered or illegal registration plate, operating on a […]
Arrest Made After Overnight Fire at EKU
Both EKU Police and Richmond Fire Department were called to respond to a blaze overnight on EKU’s campus. Reports state the fire took place in the Begley Building connected to the football stadium. EKU Police were the first to arrive where they saw multiple suspects at the scene who were brought in for questioning, several […]
Keeping Your Cattle Out Of The Cold

As the winter months are upon us the temperatures are dropping rapidly. Do to the frigid temperatures its important to be mindful of the welfare of any livestock that may be under your care. WBON-TV spoke with Madison County Cattlemen’s President/Farm Bureau Agent Isaac Marcum about ways to make sure your livestock make it through […]
Holiday Arrests
Some arrests over the holiday weekend. Samuel McQueen, Age 32: Unlawful Imprisonment 1st Degree, Assault 4th Degree (Domestic Violence) No visible injury, Terroristic Threatening 3rd Degree Joshua Harrison, Age 36: Public Intoxication-Controlled Substance(Excludes Alcohol), Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd Degree(Drug Unspecified), Prescription Controlled Substance not in proper container 1st offense James Phelps, Age 35: […]
Some Weekend Arrests
Here are some of this weekends arrests. Barry Roberts: Receiving Stolen Property U/$10,000 Brittany Thomas: One Headlight, No Registration Plates, Possession Of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree-1st Offense (Methamphetamine), Drug Paraphernalia Joseph Jackson: Failure of Owner to Maintain Insurance, Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree-1st Offense (Methamphetamine), Wanton Endangerment of a Police Officer 1st […]
EKU Graduation Fall 2017
Today is the day at Eastern Kentucky University with graduation for the fall class of 2017 taking place in Alumni Coliseum. Students and families packed out the arena as speeches were given and diplomas were handed out to the graduates. Congratulations and good luck to all our graduating Colonels.
Groundbreaking for the new EKU Recreation Center
Today was the groundbreaking for the new EKU Student Recreation and Wellness center. The new structure is planned to be 130,000 square feet and will include a pool, as well as basketball courts and group fitness rooms. WBON-TV spoke with Associate Vice President Dr. Billy Martin about the center.
Some Weekend Arrests
Some of this weekends arrests. Jonas Murphy: Public Intoxication-Controlled Substance(Excludes Alcohol) Alexandria Paul: Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree, 1st Offense (Methamphetamine), Drug Paraphernalia Timothy Rodgers: Giving officers false identifying information, Probation Violation(for felony offense) Johnny Dargavell: Assault 4th Degree(Domestic Violence) No visible injury, Assault 4th Degree No visible injury
Some Weekend Arrests
Anthony Foster: Possession Of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree/1st Offense (Methamphetamine), Tampering with Physical Evidence, Persistent Felony Offender II, Violation of Kentucky EPO/DVO Alicia Pruitt: Escape 3rd Degree David Harrison: Operating on Suspended or Revoked Operators License, Speeding 17MPH Over Limit, Failure of Owner to Maintain Required Insurance 1st Offense, No Registration Receipt, […]
Threat Made To Madison Central High School (Updated)
Richmond Police as well as Kentucky State Police have been notified and are investigating a situation revolving a social media post threatening a shooting at Madison Central High School this week. According to Madison County Schools there will be a heightened police presence in the school this week as classes will continue on schedule. School […]