Ohio woman wanted for abandoning autistic son, arrested in Georgetown
Georgetown Police report that Saturday, February 19th, 2022 at around 7:20 PM, a call was received of an unwanted female at the Marathon gas station at Canewood Center Drive. GPD Officers identified the female as Heather Adkins and discovered she had an outstanding warrant from Bell County. Adkins was arrested and lodged at the Scott […]
KSP’s “Angel Initiative” offers help to anyone struggling with drugs and addiction
The toll drugs and drug addiction has taken on Kentucky families over the years is immeasurable. The increase in drug problems in the state has far reaching consequences. One is the seemingly never ending demand on law enforcement dealing with the thefts, domestic abuse, possession and litany of related charges and offenses related to drugs. […]
Madison County Deputy jailer goes to jail
Today a Madison County Deputy Jailer, Zachariah Willis age 32 of Berea, was arrested by officer Austin Miniard of the Richmond Police department, while he was on duty at the Madison County Detention Center. Willis was arrested on a on a warrant out of Montgomery County for 4th degree assault. This is Willis’s third 4th degree […]
$1000’s in farm equipment recovered by Garrard Sheriff Department
The Garrard County Sheriffs Department shares this week, that the department worked on two separate investigations that led to the recovery of several thousand dollars worth of farming and construction equipment stolen from the Paint Lick and Fall Lick Rd areas. Both cases are still under investigation at this time. The Sheriff’s Office prioritizes theft […]
Madison Sheriff Department nabs CSX thieves
According to Sheriff Mike Coyle, on Friday February 11th, 2022 at approximately 3:00pm Deputy Kermeen was dispatched to a theft complaint that was called in by CSX Transportation. Members of the CSX Rail Crew observed males stealing company property in the area of the 1300 block of Union City Road. While in route Deputy Kermeen […]
Stolen vehicle suspect flees, over 100 mph pursuit into Rockcastle Co.
Laurel County Sheriff John Root reports that Laurel Sheriff’s Deputy Justin Taylor along with Deputy Landry Collett arrested Richard C. Haight age 25 of Pine Grove Road, Crab Orchard, KY early Friday morning February 11, 2022 at approximately 3:00 AM. The arrest occurred following a pursuit that started on I–75 at Ky 909 approximately 8 […]
Happy 237 birthday Valley View Ferry! Star of film and screen
It’s known as “Kentucky’s oldest continuous business, the Valley View Ferry. Today marks the day the Ferry was granted “a perpetual and irrevocable” franchise by the Virginia General Assembly seven years before Kentucky achieved statehood, on February 11, 1785. According to Sam Terry’s Kentucky Facebook page, Gov. Patrick Henry signed the charter for John Craig, […]
Pursuit in Powell, exceeding 115 mph, ends in arrest
Thursday, 2/11/22 at approximately 1:30 am, Deputy Hunter Martin conducted a traffic stop on a black Lexus at the intersection of 9th St and Main St in Clay City being operated by William Bowman, age 28, of Lexington. According to the Powell County Sheriffs Department, as Deputy Martin exited his patrol vehicle and attempted to […]
Pothole repair scheduled I-75 in Madison
Pothole repairs have been scheduled for Interstate 75 in Madison County District 7 along with the KY State Police. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of scheduled pothole repair operations. Rolling road blocks (a mobile operation) will be utilized for the work starting Friday, Feb. 11 from 12 a.m. until 6 a.m. Operations will […]
Madison Co. Health Department to Offer More At Home COVID Tests in Berea
From the Madison County Health Department: In addition to providing COVID-19 vaccinations, a partnership with the Madison County Health Department seeks to offer at-home COVID-19 test kits throughout the county. Advanced Primary & Behavioral Health (APBH), the EKU School of Nursing, and the Madison County Health Department (MCHD) are joining efforts to distribute the test […]
KSP Post 7 in Richmond publishes upcoming sobriety/safety check locations in area counties
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 […]
Stolen truck and suspect sought
Laurel County Sheriff John Root is asking the public’s help to locate a stolen truck and suspect pictured here. The blue colored Chevy Silverado was taken from a business in southern Laurel County. If you see the truck or know the subject, please contact the Laurel County Sheriffs office at 606-864-6600, or you may private […]
Mckee man arrested in Berea charged with trafficking meth
Berea Police have arrested a Mckee man and charged him with meth trafficking following a Sunday afternoon traffic stop near the intersection of Chestnut Street and Prince Royal Drive in Berea. 35-year-old Brandon Davidson of McKee, Ky., was charged with first-degree trafficking, second-offense and no registration. Officers said they stopped his Silverado pickup at about […]
Green bridge in Irvine may temporarily reopen soon
WBON-TV9’s Brett Noland spoke with Estill County Judge Executive Donnie Watson today, in regards to conflicting reports on when the old green Irvine bridge is expected to be temporarily re opened again from its current closure due to renovation. Initially the bridge was supposed to have reopened on 12/31/2021, but according to Watson, due to […]
Woodford County Basketball Tournament Ends with Assault Arrest
For many student athletes, winning a tournament is a school highlight. On Monday night, however, middle school basketball players and parents suddenly found themselves in a panic after an alleged disruptive fan got arrested by police following the game. McNabb Middle School and Bourbon County were hosted at Woodford County Middle School to determine the […]
High speed pursuit in Estill, Lee, Powell and Owsley finally ends this afternoon
A four-county high speed pursuit has ended this afternoon on Highway 11 in Owsley County, just outside of Booneville. According to Irvine Chief of Police John Sturniolo, the family of the subject called his department with information about the subject who was reportedly distraught in a domestic matter and had stated to the family he […]
Subject dead in Powell County after alleged standoff/arson on Cat Creek
A long day and night for Kentucky State Troopers and first responders ended badly last night in the Cat Creek area of Powell County, between the communities of Rosyln and Bowen just a few miles outside of Stanton. These details are unconfirmed at newstime, as we are still expecting official word from Kentucky State Police […]
Driver snaps power pole at Dreyfus, expect power outage for hours
According to Bluegrass Energy, a car has hit and broken a pole in the Dreyfus area of Madison County. The pole will have to be replaced which will cause an outage starting around noon and lasting about 6 hours. This will affect around 266 Bluegrass Energy customers in the Dreyfus Road area.
Stolen tractor last seen in Madison County
The Garrard County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help in locating this tractor that was stolen in the Buckeye Community Friday morning around 7:00am. The tractor was last seen on Poosey Ridge Rd in Madison County near the Kirksville Rd intersection. The tractor is a John Deere 1020 model. Tips can be called in […]
London vape shop robbed this morning
The Laurel County Sheriff John Roots office Is seeking information regarding this suspect who robbed the Vape shop on US 25 , 1 1/2 miles north of London at 5 AM this morning, February 4. Surveillance video captured images of the suspect. If anyone knows the identity they were asked to contact 606-864-6600. You may also personal message […]
Ice Storm simplified **LATEST INFORMATION** What to expect
The WBON-TV9 service area is being inundated with weather warnings, advisories, and watches today. We wanted to lay out the very latest for our viewers for everywhere you may be in the viewing area. Here are the current situations: ICE STORM WARNING CONTINUES NOW UNTIL 7 AM FRIDAYFor these counties in the WBON-TV9 viewing area: Fayette, Franklin, […]
Vehicle plows through Waco BP
The shoppers at Waco BP had a bit of a scare this morning, as did the driver of this vehicle when, reportedly, the brakes failed and the truck continued through the store front around 9:30 Wednesday morning. No injuries have been reported at this time, just some shaken nerves. Local authorities are on scene taking […]
Powell County authorities arrest suspected trafficker after avoiding checkpoint
Monday, Clay City Police report a male subject, later identified as Micah Israel, allegedly ignored a safety / sobriety road check on Winchester Rd. After reported multiple attempts from officers to get Israel to stop, Clay City Officer Rogers, with the assistance of Powell County Deputy Martin, initiated a traffic stop at Gasoline Alley. Upon […]
As Covid infections hit all time highs, what happened to the closing down the world approach?
With infection rates skyrocketing to all time highest levels ever seen, what has happened to shutting schools down to in person learning? Shuttering businesses, restaurants and bars? What happened to contact tracing? 10 day quarantines? Much has changed since the onset of covid over two years ago. As part of our ongoing communications with Madison County Health Department […]
Retired Richmond police officer succumbs to Covid-19
Susan Denise Casteel, age 54, of Berea, passed away last week after a long hard battle with Covid, on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, Ms. Casteel was a retired police officer with the Richmond Police Department. She was born in Berea. According to the Lakes Funeral Home website, here are details of her services and obituary: In addition […]
