Estill County Sheriff’s office looking for ‘scammer’
The Estill County Sheriff’s office is currently investigating a male that is reportedly going around scamming people out of money. It’s being reported that he is telling everyone he is needing the money for his dog that is at the vet. The subject is driving the white Nissan you can see in the feature photo. […]
Madison County Sports Hall of Fame’s second induction class to include nine individuals and two teams at May banquet
Nine individuals and two special teams have been selected for enshrinement into the 2023 Class of the Madison County Sports Hall of Fame during the induction dinner that will be held at 5 p.m. on May 20th in the EKU Perkins Building. Karl Park, chair-elect of the MCSHoF Executive Board, announced the names of the […]
Madison County wet vote petition yields nearly 12,000 signatures
Proponents of seeing Madison County go entirely wet turned in over 11,500 signatures Tuesday from the petition drive that has been ongoing for the last few months. The petition is the first step in a long process to vote Madison County wet. If the petition has the required registered voter signatures of 7590, then the […]
KSP Richmond investigation leads to identification of human remains in Boyle
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post is continuing to investigate human skeletal remains that were located in a field off of Craintown Road in Perryville on Friday, January 20, 2023. As a result of the ongoing investigation, the State Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the remains as Anna M. Cummins, 49 years old of Perryville, […]
Death of infant leads to indictment of two in Rockcastle County
On Friday, January 27, 2023, the Rockcastle County Grand Jury returned an indictment as a result of an extensive investigation relating to the death of a 7-month-old infant in Rockcastle County. This investigation began on August 2, 2022. Post 11 Lead Detective James Royal recently presented this case to the Rockcastle County Grand Jury, who […]
Rockcastle Sheriff’s office ISO suspect in early morning attempted theft at ATM
The Rockcastle County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the attempted theft of money from an ATM machine at Community Trust Bank on Lake Cumberland Road Branch in Mt. Vernon. According to the sheriff’s department, the attempted theft happened shortly after 2 am this morning, 01/31/2023. Mt. Vernon Police Department pursued the vehicle on I-75 to Fayette […]
Deadline ‘goal post’ moved for Madison wet/dry petition, now 2:30 Tuesday
Advocates of Madison County voting the county wet, say they were hit with unexpected news from County Clerk Kenny Barger today. Wes Browne, local attorney and partner in the Apollo Pizza chain, says he received a call from Barger Monday in regard to how the signatures would be delivered to his office. During the course […]
Shots fired at officers leads to standoff in Estill County before arrest
A large law enforcement presence responded to 110 Old Landing Road in Estill County early Saturday morning January 28, 2023. The incident began with Estill officers attempting to serve a complaint warrant/EP0 on the subject at the address around 12:30 am Saturday. According to officials, the situation quickly escalated when the suspect reportedly started firing a weapon […]
WBON-TV’s Weekend Lockup 1/30/2023
KSP investigating death connected to early morning home invasion in Estill
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred at a residence on Richmond Road (KY-52) in Estill County early Sunday morning, January 29th. KSP Post 7 Troopers and Detectives responded to the residence and found Jeffrey Johnson, 43 years old of Irvine, deceased inside from an apparent gunshot wound. He was […]
Icy conditions wreak havoc on motorists, close interstates Friday morning
Icy roads began plaguing drivers in the early morning hours today on I-75. Numerous wrecks caused a major backup northbound around mile marker 111 around 1:20 a.m. Reports indicate several motorists and semi-trucks wrecked in the area and backup up traffic for about three miles. Reports say two cars and three semis crashed in the […]
Richmond goes with Rumpke as new waste service provider, with business services beginning soon
The City of Richmond has selected Rumpke Waste & Recycling as its new waste services provider. Transition to the new services will take place in two phases. Starting March 1, Rumpke will provide all Richmond businesses with waste collection service. Residential service will begin January 1, 2024. Richmond’s City Manager Rob Minerich stressed the division […]
Subject arrested peacefully, and identified from pursuit ending on Boonesboro Road earlier today
The official report on todays events leading up to the closure of Boonesboro Road is out. The Kentucky State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division along with Lexington Police Department report they were actively pursuing a vehicle on I-75 south in Fayette County. Post 7 Troopers joined the pursuit as it entered Madison County past the […]
Woman with firearm flees authorities, closes Boonesboro Road today for hours
Kentucky State Police, Clark & Madison County Sheriff’s offices, Winchester Police Department and other agencies responded an incident on KY 627/Boonesboro Road earlier today shortly before noon. The call was in response to a female suspect who, according to witnesses, fled authorities attempts to detain her at speeds estimated over 100 mph. KSP confirms the woman […]
Goodwin Brothers, Bluegrass Barrel House, and other local’s nominated for this year’s Appalachian A&E awards
The finalists have been announced for this year’s Appalachian Arts and Entertainment Awards Here are the names of the finalists for the 2023 Appalachian Arts & Entertainment Awards aslisted with their respective categories: To purchase tickets to the ceremony go to www.macarts.com or call 1-888-MAC-ARTS. Best High School Band: Ricky Wells: VA James Madison High […]
WBON-TV’s Weekend Lockup 1/24/2023
**UPDATE: Missing Madison County teen from Poosey Ridge **located safe**
UPDATE: 1:15PM Jan. 24, Authorities report Newland was located safe in the area of KY Route 595. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is asking for assistance with locating a missing juvenile. James Newland, 14 years old of Richmond was last seen at his residence on Poosey Ridge Road in Richmond on January 23, 2023 around […]
Local attorney honored; firm named one of the fastest growing in nation
Scott E. Collins, Esq., founder, and owner of Elder Law Guidance in Richmond, has been selected to the 2023 Kentucky Rising Stars list for his third consecutive year. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of Kentucky lawyers are selected by Super Lawyers to receive this honor. The firm was also named again for 2022 in Law Firm 500 […]
Bicyclist dead after collision with semi in Nicholasville
One person is now confirmed dead in a Tuesday morning collision involving a semi and a bicyclist. The Nicholasville Police Department’s Collision Reconstruction Team is investigating the collision on US 27- Nicholasville Bypass between Shun Pike and Edgewood Drive. The northbound travel lanes remain closed this morning as motorists utilize an alternate route while the […]
**UPDATED** Helicopter, ground search launched for missing juvenile in Poosey area of Madison
A late night search for a Madison County juvenile was launched Monday night in the Poosey Ridge area of the county. Law officials, first responders as well as a Kentucky State Police helicopter and Richmond Police drones searched the area for hours before the search was called until this morning out of precaution and for […]
Berea Council woman asks public to support small business after local restaurant announces closing
Hitz BBQ has closed, and Berea City Councilmember Katie Startzman is reminding local residents about the importance of getting out and supporting local, small businesses, including restaurants. Startzman made her remarks at last Tuesday’s Berea City Council meeting that came on the heels of news that Hitz BBQ at exit 77 has closed its doors, […]
Body found in suspects’ car involved in high-speed pursuit, now identified
The Kentucky State Police Post 11 London has positively identified the victim in this investigation and state the next of kin has been notified. The victim has been identified as Rachel Louise Carder, 53 years old of Huntington, WV. The body was discovered after police attempted to conduct a traffic stop on I-75 South near the 83-mile […]
Man with dead body in car in Madison County identified, latest from KSP
The Kentucky State Police attempted to conduct a traffic stop on I-75 South near the 83-mile marker in Madison County just after 10:12 AM today. The initial investigation indicated that the vehicle’s operator was driving carelessly. The Trooper activated his emergency equipment and the vehicle initially stopped. Once Troopers approached the vehicle the unknown driver […]
KSP: Deceased woman found in suspect vehicle involved in multi-county pursuit
What Kentucky State Police officials are calling a routine traffic stop turned multi-county pursuit is now a death investigation. The high speed pursuit began around 10:15 Wednesday morning in Madison County, when police observed a motorist committing a traffic violation. The suspect then failed to pull over for a traffic stop initiating a pursuit. During […]
**BREAKING** Multi-county high speed pursuit ends in Laurel Co., closes southbound I-75 lanes
Kentucky State Police were involved in a high-speed pursuit this morning that began in Madison County near the 83-mile marker. The pursuit ended after KSP deployed spike strips and utilized a pit maneuver to stop the suspect in Laurel County around the 43-mile marker. KSP officials tell WBON-TV this is an extensive investigation that is […]