Richmond Police seek man for damage to local business
Officer Mullins of the Richmond Police Department is requesting assistance in identifying this suspect who caused a substantial amount of damage to one of our local businesses. If you can assist in the investigation, please contact Officer Mullins at cmullins@richmond.ky.us or call 859-624-4776. More pics of the suspect and his truck below.
Richmond Police looking for these individuals in relation to local theft case
Take a good look at this couple. Richmond Police is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying these individuals about a theft at a local business. If you know either of their identities, please contact Officer Faulkner via email at efaulkner@richmond.ky.us, or call Richmond Police at 859-624-4776.
Two Madison County locations victims of “swatting calls” in Madison County Thursday
Earlier today, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office confirms they responded to Berea at two different locations after receiving reports of shootings. Deputies determined these calls to be false and possible ‘swatting calls.” Swatting entails generating an emergency law enforcement response against a target victim under false pretenses. Swatters do this by making phone calls to […]
Pothole and asphalt repair continues through Saturday for Clays Ferry Bridge I-75
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that operations are scheduled for the Clays Ferry Bridge on Interstate 75. Corrective work is necessary which will include; restriping paint on the Southbound side, pothole patching and repairing asphalt at a bridge end. The Kentucky State Police will be assisting with traffic control. Interstate 75 – North […]
Barbasol Tournament recruiting local caddies
How would you like your chance to get up close to some of the best golfers in the world? The PGA TOUR Barbasol Championship is looking for a few good caddies to caddie in the 2022 Pro-Am being played on Wednesday, July 6 at Champion at Keene Trace. Details include: Amateur Pro-Am Caddie $50 per […]
Long time and well-known Powell County Law officer passes
Melvin Lee Rogers, age 66, husband of Catherine Benningfield Rogers of Stanton, Kentucky passed away Tuesday April 19, at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester. Melvin was a law enforcement officer for 33 years serving as the chief deputy of the Powell County Sheriff’s Office and a member of the Clay City Police Department. He also […]
Fatality accident Tuesday afternoon claims life of teen in Madison County *NOW IDENTIFIED*
Madison County Coroner Jimmy Cornelison confirms to WBON-TV9 that a 17 year old man was killed this afternoon in the accident we reported earlier today on Oakley Wells Road in Madison County. Another young man was taken to the hospital with what is considered non life threatening injuries. Oakley Wells Road runs from Charlie Norris […]
New venue available for public to rent in Berea
Starting May 1 2022, the Chestnut Street Pavilion becomes a rentable, public multi-use facility according to Berea Business and Tourism Development Director Donna Angel, and the City of Berea. On that date, rate sheets, regulations, and reservation forms will be published online to allow the public to reserve the pavilion for private and public events. […]
Numerous Troopers involved in pursuit beginning in Laurel, passing through Madison and ending in Scott County
Many travelers on I-75 reported numerous Kentucky State Troopers in pursuit of a vehicle Wednesday afternoon. Laurel County Sheriff John Root tells us, Laurel Sheriff’s interdiction units and narcotics detectives arrested two individuals on Wednesday night April 13, 2022 at approximately 9:30 PM. The pursuit began when sheriff’s investigators attempted a traffic stop on West […]
Madison County Grand Jury hands down indictments for Gilday
The man charged with invading the home of Richmond resident C. Wesley Morgan and killing his eldest daughter, Jordan Morgan, was indicted by the Grand Jury of the Madison County Circuit Court on Wednesday for charges of capital murder, attempted murder, first degree assault, first degree burglary, and first degree criminal mischief. The indictment continues that […]
Missing Wayne County man, subject of golden alert, found in Berea
Kentucky State Police Post 11 has resolved a missing person case out of Wayne County. James Ray Allen Jr. of Crab Orchard had been missing since April 13, 2022, around 03:30 AM. Detective James Moore is conducted the investigation. Post 11 London Troopers located James Ray Allen Jr. safely in Berea, according to an updated […]
Last night’s storms impact travel, leave damage, but most power restored as of this morning
The Louisville metro area was hit hard last night by reported tornadic activity. Damage reports, photo’s and video are emerging this morning that include ominous dark cloud formations followed by extensive property damage. Franklin County also experienced a tornado warning last evening. In the greater Richmond area, severe storms last night and into the early […]
Powell man found stuck between Powell County Schools, tells officer he thought he was in Lee County
Early Wednesday morning, at around 2:00am on 4-13-2022, Deputy Hunter Martin of the Powell County Sheriff’s Office observed the pictured vehicle at the Powell County High School. Upon further investigation by the officer, it was discovered the vehicle was in the grassy area that divides the parking lots of PCMS and PCHS. According to the […]
Victim identified in Mondays fatal collision in London
Details of that fatal crash in London yesterday are now being released. Laurel County Sheriff John Root states that: a two vehicle single fatality traffic crash that occurred on East Laurel Rd.(Ky 80) in London on Monday afternoon just before 2 is being reconstructed. The investigating reconstructionist reports that apparently a Chevrolet Tahoe traveling eastbound […]
Trailer thefts on the rise in Estill County
The Estill Co Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of the trailer pictured below. According to Sheriff Chris Flynn, the theft occurred in the Wisemantown Road area Saturday night or in the early morning hours on Sunday. If anyone has any information please contact dispatch at 606-723-2201 or the Sheriff’s Office during normal hours at […]
Kentucky State Police Post 7 traffic safety checkpoints announced
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 […]
Richmond woman identified in Friday’s fatal collision on Boonesborough Road
Today Madison County Coroner Jimmy Cornelison made public the name of the victim in Friday’s multi vehicle accident on HWY 627, Boonesborough Road. Deceased is 35 year old Jessica Bryant of Richmond, KY. The woman reportedly had no identification on her at the time of the accident, and notifying the family, especially extended family, was […]
Next of kin still sought in Madison County fatal accident Friday
WBON-TV9 has learned one person has died as a result of injuries sustained in a head on, multi vehicle accident around 4:30 p.m. Friday April 8, 2022, in Madison County. The accident occurred on a stretch of HWY 627 Boonesborough Road that locals report seeing accidents there with some regularity. The accident scene is nearby […]
Wind gusts exceeding 60 mph leaves wake of damage in area counties
A severe thunderstorm that moved through the area yesterday afternoon caused property damage in several counties. The worst of the storm was about 9 miles south of Mount Vernon, on a north-east trek. The system packed nickle sized hail and gusts over 60 mph. East Bernstadt Fire & Rescue responded to several incidents, just after […]
Clean up week for residents of Clay City starts Saturday
The city of Clay City has announced their spring cleanup slated for this Saturday, April 9 through Saturday, April 16.For this one week, dumpsters will be located at the city park at the corner of Second Street and Third Avenue. Another dumpster will be on the lot at the corner of Main Street and Veterans […]
Richmond woman, Lexington man face multiple drug charges in Laurel County after attempting to flee from scene on foot
Early yesterday morning, Laurel Sheriff’s interdiction unit arrested two individuals early Tuesday morning April 5, 2022 around 3:00 AM. The arrests occurred in the parking lot of a motel in London while deputies were checking subjects in their white Nissan Altima, where it was learned that an occupant in the vehicle had an active felony […]
KSP investigating reported Rockcastle County armed robbery
Brodhead, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police Post 11 received a report of a robbery at the Tobacco Barn in Brodhead on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at approximately 9:44 P.M. Upon their arrival, a KSP Trooper determined that a black male subject had entered the Tobacco Barn and approached the employee armed with a firearm […]
Madison/Estill Farm Service offers signups for New Year’s Day EF-1 tornado economic relief
Do you or someone you know experience significant loss in the New Year’s Day tornado that caused damage in parts of Madison County and parts of Estill County? The Madison/Estill County Farm Service Agency is having a 60-day signup/enrollment period, now thru June 02 for the North Central and the North East part of Madison […]
Drama erupts in Estill County School System, involving West Irvine music teacher
Another firestorm erupted last week involving the Estill County School System. This time, surrounding around a music teacher’s alleged behavior in the classroom. Yesterday, the teacher at the center of the matter, announced his resignation. The teacher, Tyler Clay Morgan, announced his resignation publicly Monday via his Facebook page. Morgan also asked for privacy to […]
Need a barn kitty or two? Madison County Humane Society placing these rodent controllers now
Do you have a barn, stable, hay building? The Madison County Humane Society is in need of several barn homes for some unfortunate kitties that have lost their caregivers. These kitties must be relocated quickly. The majority of the cats are feral, but they know where their food comes from. They will wait patiently off […]
