Natural Bridge area County Judges and others attend economic summit at Slade with Senator Rand Paul
Senator Rand Paul was at the Hemlock Lodge at Natural Bridge State Park today discussing tourism and economic development in Eastern Kentucky. A large crowd was on hand for today’s event and luncheon. The county judge executives from Estill, Wolfe, Lee, Menifee and Powell were all invited to hear the Senators comments and engage in […]
Atty General Cameron announces indictment of former Estill County Deputy Judge, Kim Dawes
Attorney General Daniel Cameron announced today, Friday March 25, 2022, a grand jury presentation by his office of Special Prosecutions resulted in the indictment of a former Estill County Deputy Judge/Executive for Abuse of Public Trust. On March 16, 2022, an Estill County Grand Jury indicted Kim Dawes, 55, of Irvine, Kentucky, for one count […]
Powell County couple arrested in animal neglect case
Two arrests have been made this week in connection to an animal neglect case discovered last week in Powell County, according to Clay City Police. On March 19th, Clay City Police assisted Powell County Animal Control with an abandoned and neglected dog case at the 4th Ave Apartments. The complainant and neighbors stated they located […]
Two Madison Countians arrested in Laurel County for alleged drug trafficking
Two Madison County individuals were taken into custody, and one is facing trafficking and other drug charges following an arrest that occurred Thursday morning March 24, at approximately 12:30 a.m. The arrests occurred at a business in London off West Hal Rogers Pkwy. following a traffic stop and an investigation conducted after units became suspicious […]
Murder suspect arrested in Laurel murder case of Bryan McCarty
The Laurel County Sheriff’s office announced yesterday that investigators made an arrest of a suspect in the Bryan McCarty murder case. Laurel County Sheriff John Root says Laurel Sheriff’s Detective Taylor McDaniel along with Deputy Jamie Etherton arrested Victoria Strelsky, age 49, of Maple Grove Road, London. The arrest occurred at McCarty’s residence off Maple […]
Fire officials and Division of Forestry battle wildfire in Madison & Rockcastle
Area fire fighters are dealing with many reports of fires getting out of control over the last several days. Most a result of people disregarding the spring fire season, and the restrictions to burning during the period. These warm, dry and windy spring days are creating conditions for high wildfire danger. The Division of Forestry […]
Federal agents raid Richmond home
This morning around 9 a.m., Tuesday, March 22, 2022, federal agents reportedly raided a Richmond residence located on Greathouse Drive. According to eyewitnesses, at least one person was arrested, and agents were observed carrying boxes from the residence. Details of the arrest have not been made available at this time. WBON-TV9 will continue to follow […]
Water interruption to begin at 9 am today for some BMU customers
In order to make repairs to the water system, customers from 201 to 308 Water Street & 112 to 209 Madison Street will experience an interruption in their water service today Tuesday, March 22nd, from 9:00am to approximately 2:00pm. If you notice cloudiness or discoloration in the water, you may need to let your water […]
Trash fire spreads to outbuilding in Sunday Fire in Mount Vernon
According to the Mount Vernon Fire Department, Mount Vernon Crews responded to a trash fire that got out of control and into the nearby woods. The fire occurred around 3:00 pm Sunday afternoon. A small outbuilding was a complete loss as a result of the fire. As a reminder, Kentucky is still under the spring […]
Foot pursuit leads deputies to wounded, captive owl in London
While Laurel sheriff’s deputies were investigating area thefts and burglaries in western Laurel County this Saturday afternoon, they located a wounded and captured owl being held in a cage on a property off Rooks Road approximately 10 miles west of London. Deputies notified Laurel County animal control, who retrieved the owl to care for temporarily pending Kentucky fish and wildlife intervention. […]
Stolen RZR from Nelson County possibly in Estill
A 2018 Polaris Rzr stolen from the 2900 Block of Louisville Road, may have been spotted today in Estill County, according to Estill County Sheriff Chris Flynn. Flynn stated the same RZR was possibly observed at an Estill County gas station earlier today. Flynn is asking if anyone has seen it today, to please call […]
Thieves hit Toyota of Frankfort’s fleet for catalytic converters, causing 35k in damages
On Saturday February 12, 2022, around 3 a.m. a person or persons unlawfully entered onto the property of Toyota of Frankfort. The subjects were possibly driving an 2002 Chevrolet Suburban that is tan/champagne in color (feature photo). The suspects caused approximately $35,000 in damage to vehicles on the property by removing catalytic converters and causing […]
Burglar tracked down and arrested in Laurel County after standoff
In a report released by Laurel County Sheriff John Root, details of a burglary arrest has been revealed. The report states Laurel Sheriff’s Deputy Brent France along with Deputy Jamie Etherton, Deputy Charlie Johnson, and Deputy Allen Turner arrested Jamie Laufenberg age 49 of London yesterday afternoon, Sunday March 13, 2022 around 3:45 PM. The […]
Madison County traffic stop yields suspected meth and heroin
Early Sunday morning, March 13th, 2022, around 1:20a.m, Deputy Foster initiated a traffic stop in the area of S. Collins Street; for a traffic violation. The Deputy reported throughout the course of the traffic stop, verbal consent to search the vehicle was granted by the operator, Mr. Brandon Campbell. A subsequent search of the vehicle […]
Frankfort Police ask help finding stolen trailer, wrought iron
Frankfort Police Department and Emergency 911 Frankfort Police are asking the community’s help in a case that occured on March 8, 2022 at approximately 11 am. A trailer with 20 pieces of wrought iron fencing on it was stolen from Admiral’s Landing. The trailer was 16 feet long with wood panels. The suspects were driving […]
Powell County Sheriff’s office in search of notorious “BHG”
The Powell County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating this gentleman, affectionately dubbed “backwards hat guy.” Take a good look at this photo. Remember, you may remain anonymous by calling the office (606) 663-2226, or private message the PCSO on their Facebook page. If you know him, the department would like to […]
KSP Detective: Gilday Planned to Use “Any Means Necessary” in Morgan Home Invasion
Shannon Gilday has been accused of breaking into the home of, and later shooting former Kentucky Representative C. Wesley Morgan and fatally wounding his daughter Jordan Morgan. On Wednesday, Gilday sat beside a public defender as Kentucky State Police Detective Cameron Allen recalled what he says Gilday stated during police interviews. According to Allen, Gilday […]
Early morning traffic stop in Powell results in the discovery of meth, heroin & fentanyl
At approximately 2:30am this morning March 10, 2022, Powell County Sheriff’s Deputy Hunter Martin conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Virden Ridge Road near Yellow Pine. Reportedly the vehicle was being operated by the pictured subject, Benjamin Barnett age 35. Deputy Martin was able to gain probable cause to search the contents of the […]
**WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING**
Another winter storm watch has been issued for the following counties:Scott-Harrison-Woodford-Fayette-Bourbon-Nicholas-Washington-Mercer-Jessamine-Clark-Marion-Boyle-Garrard-Madison-Taylor-Casey-Lincoln-Including the cities of Georgetown, Cynthiana, Versailles, Lexington, Paris, Carlisle, Springfield, Harrodsburg, Nicholasville, Winchester, Lebanon, Danville, Lancaster, Richmond, Campbellsville, Liberty, and Stanford. Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches possible for portions of east central, north central and south central Kentucky from late Friday evening […]
London man hit and killed by driver
Laurel Deputies investigate vehicle vs. pedestrian traffic fatality:Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that Laurel Sheriff’s traffic crash Reconstructionist Deputy Brad Mink is investigating a vehicle versus pedestrian traffic fatality which occurred on KY 363 approximately 3 miles South of London on Thursday night February 24, 2022 at approximately 7:43 PM. Deputy Mink reports […]
With car identified, authorities look to close in on Jordan Morgan murder suspect Gilday with public’s help
This picture is the actual car believed to be associated with the murder of Jordan Morgan, and the attack on the Morgan family this week in Madison County Kentucky. The photo was captured last week by Blue Ash Police Department in Ohio. A nationwide manhunt continues for 23-year-old Shannon “Vince” Gilday who KSP identified today […]
NWS updates flood predictions for area with lower crests
The latest from the National Weather service for the Kentucky River has been updated tonight. The NWS still is predicting significant flooding but not as bad as last year’s historic levels. Widespread precipitation returns to the area Wednesday night-Thursday night with locally heavy rainfall possible across Kentucky. This is the latest crest graph for the […]
The latest information on home invasion and death in Madison County including KSP report
WBON-TV9 has been on the scene most of today investigating a brazen home invasion on a Madison County family that has the local community in shock. Early this morning between 3-4:30 a.m., a shooter or shooters invaded the home of former State Representative and Madison County businessman C. Wesley Morgan at 1266 Willis Branch Road […]
Former State Representative and Madison County Businessman Wesley Morgan confirms death of daughter, Jordan
The daughter of a prominent and well known Madison County family has died in a violent overnight home invasion at their home on Willis Branch near Richmond Centre. Her father, C. Wesley Morgan confirmed earlier today to the Lexington Herald Leader in an interview, Jordan was murdered by the home invaders as storms blew through […]
KSP investigates Saturday night shooting in Rockcastle
The Kentucky State Police, Post 11 London is investigating a shooting incident that took place on Three Oaks Road in Rockcastle County at approximately 8:45 PM on Saturday February 19, 2022. KSP states the preliminary investigation reveals that Rockcastle County 911 was notified of a neighbor dispute complaint involving Donnie R. Lamb, 57, of Mt. Vernon […]
