Final Owsley County election results
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Calloway County Sheriff’s Deputy and suspect shot and killed
The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Monday, May 16, 2022, at approximately 2:10 p.m. CST in Marshall County. KSP Post 1 Troopers and Detectives along with the KSP CIRT have responded to the scene, and the investigation into the incident remains ongoing. A subject was transported to the hospital and has since been pronounced deceased. A Calloway […]
Active police presence forces clearance of I-75 traffic and long back ups early Monday morning
Early this morning, Lexington Police officers and other responders gathered a large presence for an incident near Athens Walnut Hill Pike in Athens, initially, in response to a call of a man and a woman trespassing on some property. When the responding officers arrived, the male suspect allegedly drew a gun and there was a […]
***BREAKING***Structure Fire at Breezy Lane in Madison County
Madison County Fire units and Red Lick Fire are responding to a structure fire on Breezy Lane in Madison County. Responders report heavy smoke coming from the home. WBON-TV9 is following.
Local authorities and EMS at Red Lick tonight for water rescue of child
**UPDATE** Attempts to revive the child were unsuccessful. The Madison County Coroner’s office is in the process of informing other immediate family members before the child’s identity is released. **ORIGINAL STORY** Local law officials, state police, EMS, and fire and rescue personnel are on the scene tonight in the 1200 block of Red Lick responding […]
Morehead man swept away attempting to cross swollen tributary, found deceased
Kentucky State Police, Post 8, Morehead received a call today for assistance from Morehead 911 Center in reference to a drowning. KSP was advised the incident occurred on Bullfork Road in Rowan County. Reportedly, Eddie Thomas, 80 years of age from Morehead was attempting to cross a swollen tributary in a utility vehicle. The utility […]
Motorcyclist badly injured in Estill County accident
A motorcyclist was badly injured this evening in a wreck that occurred on Sand Hill Road in Estill County, at the top of the Hill, just past the business Andy’s Gymnastics. The wreck occurred just after 6 p.m., and Estill County Sheriff Chris Flynn informs WBON-TV9 that Kentucky State Police reconstruction units were brought in […]
Multiple fire agencies respond to structure fire at Dreyfus
Wednesday evening, May 11, a call came in around 8 p.m. for a structure fire at a residence at 2070 Dreyfus Road. No cause of the fire has been released at this time. It was an active scene with Red Lick Fire Department responding first, with the team deploying a special drafting procedure, which involves […]
Frankfort police asking for aid locating missing, blind woman
Frankfort police is asking the community’s help locating this missing person. Laurie Watkins’ family has not heard from her since April 1, 2022. She is disabled and may need medical attention. If you have any information, please contact our dispatch center at (502) 875-8523. Mark Watkins, her brother issued this plea on social media. “We […]
Madison County Country Club celebrates 100-year anniversary
Members and friends of the Madison Country Club marked a special day yesterday. The club was established in May of 1922, and yesterday marked its 100 year anniversary. It was an all day celebration with a food truck and drink specials, and of course lots of golf! The Country Club is a 9 hole course […]
Installer for Metronet accused of stealing private, sensitive adult images from customer’s phone
According to a story by WLEX, in late March of this year an installer for Metronet attempted to steal sensitive photos of an adult nature from a woman’s phone during a service call in Lexington. According to the victim, she stated upon arriving at her home, the Metronet installer asked for her phone “to check […]
Multiple vehicle accident Sunday night results in 3 injured being airlifted
Emergency crews and several agencies responded to a multiple vehicle wreck last night in Laurel County. The wreck occurred around 5 miles out Hwy 472 from the E Hal Rogers Parkway around 8:30 p.m. According to the Laurel County Fire Department, 3 helicopters were needed to air lift three persons to area hospitals for treatment. […]
After two year layoff due to Covid, Tea Party in the Park returns
(Tea Party in the Park food committee L-R: JanClay Peavy, Terry Culross, Marion Sutton, Mindy Tiger, Diana Howell, Lynn Shearan, Bea Bland. Not pictured is Debbie Frazier.) The annual Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Spring Tea is being reimagined, and after a two-year hiatus, will be returning as the Tea Party in the Park at Lake Reba, […]
Crash involving two tractor trailers stifles travel on I-75
A major accident at the 58 mm of interstate 75 today resulted in injuries to both drivers. According to the Mount Vernon Fire Department MVFD, one driver had to be removed from his truck by a long and technical extrication process. He was then transported by EMS personnel to a local hospital for treatment. The […]
More details released on capture of suspect in early morning Powell County shooting
Today around 10:15 a.m., Powell County Dispatch advised law enforcement of a tip that they had received related to the suspected shooter from the incident earlier that morning. The tip was the suspect, 21-year-old Aaron Couch, was in the Brush Creek/Little Brush Creek Road area. Officers conducted a canvas of the area, and were able […]
Madison County Jailer, Steve Tussey, issues statement regarding yesterday’s arrest of Deputy Jailer
Yesterday, WBON-TV9 reported on the arrest of Madison County Deputy Jailer Conner Gray. Today, Madison County Jailer Steve Tussey issued this press release concerning the matter: At approximately 2 AM on Tuesday, May 3, Jailer Steve Tussey was notified that an inmate had walked away from a local hospital. Following the recovery of the inmate […]
Tickets for this year’s Barbasol Championship go on sale Monday May 9
Barbasol Championship tickets go on sale Monday May 9 The PGA TOUR Barbasol Championship announced today that tickets to the 2022 Tournament will go on sale Monday, May 9 at 9:00am. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.barbasolchampionship.com/tickets/. The Barbasol Championship, played at Champions at Keene Trace in Nicholasville, Kentucky is the Commonwealth’s only PGA Tour event. […]
UPDATE: Armed and dangerous suspect in early morning shooting located
Powell County schools had to take an NTI day today after a shooting occurred around three am and a suspect was not located until hours later following an extensive foot chase. According to the Stanton Police Department, they responded to the shooting complaint at the Pine Creek subdivision in Stanton. Upon arrival, officers located one […]
Richmond’s KSP Post 7 releases latest 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 […]
Clays Ferry Bridge inspection this week, may impact travel on I 75
This week is the scheduled inspection for the Clays Ferry Bridge Interstate 75 Southbound in Fayette & Madison Counties. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that this is a routine inspection and may impact travel time. The operations will be in effect at the Fayette-Madison County line. Today, May 2 through Friday, May 6 […]
Saturday morning shooting results in death of 37-year-old Laurel County man
Laurel County Sheriff’s office has launched a death investigation into the details surrounding a shooting at a residence off Laurel River Road, approximately 4 miles South of London on Saturday morning April 30, 2022 around 9:50 A.M. Laurel Sheriff John Root states, upon arrival at the scene, investigators reported a male subject there with a […]
Extensive damage to two Berea homes following wreck
Berea Police say a woman passed out, reportedly due to a medical condition while driving on Walnut Meadow Road last night, and crashed into two homes. The damage to the residences was extensive, but luckily no one was home at the time of the wreck at either locations. Berea Police report the driver was not […]
Charges, names released regarding shooting on Mule Shed Lane in Madison County
UPDATE: Names Released: According to Madison County Sheriff Mike Coyle, Tommy Edington, the estranged husband ofAmanda Edington was present at 1070 Mule Shed Lane armed with a shotgun. Amandawitnessed Tommy outside the residence and locked the door before she, James Spicer, son toAmanda, and Hogan Rose (acquaintance) retreated to the master bedroom. Edington kicked open […]
Early morning foot pursuit for Powell County Deputies results in arrest
Early this Tuesday morning, around 1:30am, Powell County Deputy Hunter Martin responded to a residence on Winchester Road in reference to a verbal domestic in progress. The report states, upon arrival, assisted by Stanton Police Officer Grant Faulkner and Clay City Police Officer Rogers, it was found that there was an active EPO on the […]
