Local Food Drive at EKU
WBON-TV was able to speak with Dr. Bryan Cole of the EKU Office of Military & Veterans Affairs about a food drive benefiting EKU students who may be in need.
Some Weekend Arrests
Some of the arrests from this weekend. Melissa Owen: Assault 2nd Degree – Domestic Violence Steven Denny: Possession of a controlled substance 1st Degree, 2nd Offense (Methamphetamine) , Theft of Identity of another without consent, Serving Parole Violation Warrant. James Lewis: Possession of a controlled substance 1st Degree – 1st Offense (Methamphetamine), Possession of a […]
Local EKU Food Drive
The EKU Office of Military and Veteran Affairs is conducting a month long food drive for the Colonel’s Cupboard, the food pantry for EKU Students. The collection runs the month of November. Any food not given to the Colonel’s Cupboard will go to the local food banks. During the week of November 13th through the […]
Missing Laurel County Teenager
Officials in Laurel County are on the lookout for a missing 16 year old. The missing individual, Mickey Grubbs, was reportedly last seen around 5pm on Sunday on Sweet Hollow Road. Grubbs is described as a 5’4 white male weighing approximately 120lbs with brown eyes and hair. Grubbs was last seen wearing a white sweatshirt, […]
Suspect Arrested in Connection with Richmond Murder
Eltron Bailey, a suspect in the October murder of Jaicoati Dean in Richmond was apprehended yesterday in Lexington. Bailey was being transported by 26 year old Keirra Berry around 2 P.M. off of Newtown Pike. This was the second time Berry had been spotted with Bailey, the two avoided apprehension the first time. Berry was […]
Some Weekend Arrests
Letha Hobbs. Assault 4th degree (Domestic Violence) Minor Injury Jesse Riddell. Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree 1st Offense (Heroin), Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree 1st Offense (Methamphetamine) Robin Oliver. Contempt of Court, Possession of Marijuana, Drug Paraphernalia
Early Morning Robbery at Redi Mart
A robbery occurred early this morning at the Richmond Redi Mart location on 52 east. The break in was said to have occurred before the store opened this morning. The suspects allegedly stole cigarettes and other items from the store before fleeing the scene. Police are currently gathering more evidence and investigating the scene.
Veterans Day Assembly Surprise
WBON-TV was in attendance today at Silver Creek Elementary School in Berea for their annual Veterans Day assembly. We spoke with Principal Angie Barnes about the assembly and the heartwarming surprise for one student. Watch the video to catch the surprise.
Update: All Suspects In Winchester Shooting Plead Not Guilty
In an update to the shooting that occurred last night in Winchester leaving two teenage girls dead, four individuals have now been arrested. The Coroner identified the victims as 16 year old Kayla Holland, and 16 year old Adrianna Castro. 18 Year Old Mikaela Buford was arrested in connection with the shooting. Buford reportedly drove […]
Berea Man Arrested, Threatened Individuals With Knife
A Berea man has been arrested recently after he allegedly threatened individuals in the area with a hunting knife. According to reports William Seymour, age 30, was witnessed making threatening gestures towards individuals in the community while brandishing his knife, when Seymour was arrested it was discovered he was also using his twin brothers identity. […]
Backpack Meth Lab Located in Lincoln County
A situation in Lincoln County led to Hazmat crews being called to respond to the area. The Sheriff’s Department responded to the Crab Orchard on Saturday after reports of a suspicious backpack was spotted by local citizens. Upon inspection the backpack was found to contain an active meth lab, hazmat teams in the area worked […]
Early Morning Shooting in Lexington
Lexington Police are currently investigating a shooting that occurred early this morning at approximately 4:45 A.M. The shooting was stated to have happened on Ohio Street. According to reports those in the area heard 5-6 shots ring out as a man riding his bicycle was hit. The victim is expected to be OK but was […]
Grand Re-Opening of Kroger Marketplace
The Grand Re-Opening of the Kroger Marketplace Richmond location was today, October 11th. WBON-TV’s Nolan Pettit spoke with store manager Jody Higgins about the store’s new features as well as Paint The Town Pink.
Morning Headlines
Man Killed in Richmond Over The Weekend Wreck on I-75 Northbound Indigenous People’s Day in Lincoln County Search Continues for Missing Inmate Car Crashes Into Lexington Home For more information tune in to all the Wallingford Broadcasting Radio stations for news at the top and bottom of every hour. (106.7 WLFX The Dog, 100.7 […]
Inmates Escaped from Madison County Detention Center
Tuesday Night two inmates in the Madison County Detention Center reportedly escaped through the door for the work release inmates. William K. McFarland (right) and Samuel Geames (left) were being held in the Detention Center for failure to appear in court and had a scheduled release in the coming weeks. Both individuals are now being […]
Hit-And-Run Investigation In Lexington
Winchester Road was shut down last night after a pedestrian was hit and killed by an oncoming vehicle. According to police reports the man was crossing Winchester & Elkhorn roads near I-75 on foot when he was hit. The accident reportedly happened at around 10pm and the vehicle left the scene but the driver was […]
Morning Headlines
Lonnie Belt Indicted By Jackson County Grand Jury Winchester Road Closed After Hit-And-Run Death Armed Robbery At Lexington Days Inn Dwight Bell Indicted by Pulaski County Grand Jury For more information tune in to all the Wallingford Broadcasting Radio stations for news at the top and bottom of every hour. (106.7 WLFX The […]
Morning Headlines
Woman Arrested in Jackson Charged With 101 Counts of Abuse World Space Week Updates Bittersweet Festival in Mount Vernon Homicide Investigation in Lexington Madison County County Courthouse Columns To Be Renovated For more information tune in to all the Wallingford Broadcasting Radio stations for news at the top and bottom of every hour. (106.7 […]
Morning Headlines
Shooting in Lexington This Morning Sends One To Hospital Car Wash in London Vandalized World Space Week Events Counterfeit Bills Discovered in Georgetown For more information tune in to all the Wallingford Broadcasting Radio stations for news at the top and bottom of every hour. (106.7 WLFX The Dog, 100.7 WCYO The Coyote, 92.5 […]
Morning Headlines
Madison County Coroner Identifies Pedestrian Killed in Crash Yesterday Richmond Police Department Talks Preparedness for Events Like Las Vegas Body Found Underneath Lexington Bridge Identified Laurel County Woman Who killed her step-son denied parole World Space Week Events This Week At The Hummell Planetarium For more information tune in to all the Wallingford Broadcasting […]
Mother Arrested After Allegedly Driving With Child While Intoxicated
A woman in laurel county was arrested last Friday after she allegedly drove her child to school while under the influence. Reports state that Nikki Leann Hoskins age 26 drove her daughter to school at around 10:12 a.m. Friday morning where she was spotted to be intoxicated. When question by an officer Hoskins admitted to […]
Investigation Underway As Body Is Found Under Bridge
An investigation is currently underway in Lexington as a body was found underneath a bridge this weekend. Police reports show that the body was located underneath the London Bridge near Eastland Drive around 9 a.m. Sunday morning. Investigators in the area are still working to find out the woman’s cause of death as well as […]
Morning Headlines
Body Found Under Bridge in Lexington Fatal Crash in Boyle County Laurel County Woman Arrested after Driving Child to School Under the Influence Lexington Police Officer Pleads Not Guilty to Rape Charges For more information tune in to all the Wallingford Broadcasting Radio stations for news at the top and bottom of every hour. […]
Darlene Snyder to Step Down as Circuit Clerk
The Madison County Circuit Clerk has announced her resignation. Darlene Snyder has served in the position of Circuit Clerk for almost 30 years and like County Attorney Marc Robbins she states the ongoing pension debate as her reason for stepping down. Snyder’s last day as clerk will be October 31st.
London Man Arrested for Stealing Scratch-Off Tickets
A London man has been arrested following a burglary where he stole a dispenser containing scratch off tickets and proceeded to cash them in at multiple locations. The robbery occurred at S&M Market on KY-11 Wednesday morning. 27-year-old Wesley Ryan Hubbard took the stores whole container of Kentucky Lottery Scratch-Off tickets. Police identified Hubbard from […]
