Richmond woman facing manslaughter charge after man found dead at Waffle House
A Richmond woman is facing a 2nd degree manslaughter charge after a recent overdose in a Richmond Waffle House bathroom. Around 1:30 on Monday morning, officials responded to a possible overdose in the Waffle House off of the Eastern Bypass where officers discovered Carl Edwards deceased in the bathroom. Cameras captured footage that showed a […]
Winchester Police seek robbery suspect
Winchester Police are asking for your help for a wanted suspect at large. Robert Cody Williams, age 36 has an active arrest warrant for robbery 1st Degree for his part in the armed robbery of Fast Lane Tobacco in Winchester, on January 6th of this year. According to Winchester Police, Mr. Williams should be considered […]
24-year-old Barbourville man dies after being struck by truck Saturday night
Kentucky State Police say a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle Saturday night in Knox County on KY 3439 near Higgin Hollow in Barbourville around 6:30p.m. KSP’s initial investigation indicates a 2010 Dodge Ram driven by Phillip Cox was traveling north on KY 3439 when he struck a pedestrian who was walking in the road. […]
Trooper involved shooting in Franklin County closes I-64 for hours
The Kentucky State Police Critical Incident Response Team has been requested to investigate a trooper-involved shooting that occurred on January 12th, 2023, at approximately 3:20 p.m. EST in Franklin County. The KSP Critical Incident Response Team responded to the scene, and the investigation into the incident remains ongoing. The preliminary investigation indicates that KSP troopers […]
National Weather Service to visit Madison County for damage assessments
Early morning storms brough vicious winds and rains into the WBON-TV9 viewing area Thursday morning. Madison County was one of several counties put under a tornado warning for about 45 minutes as the worst of the storms moved through the area. WBON-TV has received videos, and photos of extensive property damage across the area. Arlington […]
Richmond teen recovering after being struck by car
17-year-old Yllanda Hoskins is recovering after being hit by a vehicle this past Monday afternoon on her way home from school, with her brother on North Second Street in Richmond. Hoskins’s aunt, Cherita Walker, in an interview with our media partner WLEX says, “My niece had already crossed over the street, they was running across […]
High speed interstate pursuit ends with arrest in Madison County
Tuesday night saw a big law enforcement effort dispatched to stop a vehicle. Mount Vernon Police units, acting on a request from Madison County, spotted a wanted subject and vehicle in their jurisdiction. When they attempted to stop the subject, they report the vehicle got back on I-75 Northbound and refused to stop as law […]
Out of town couple loses pup while stopped at Buc-ees in Richmond
One passenger on a trip destined from Michigan to Florida today derailed the plans for an uneventful journey. Jake, a 6 month old boxer, escaped his leash while his family was stopped at the Madison County Buc-ee’s location and ran off around 10 Monday morning. He was seen around 4 hours later on a farm nearby the […]
Teenage girl struck by vehicle in downtown Richmond
An investigation is underway after a teenage Richmond girl was hit by a vehicle today in downtown Richmond. The female juvenile was reported as being struck by a vehicle on 2nd street around 2:30 this afternoon. Richmond Police Chief Rodney Richardson told WBON-TV9 no criminal activity is suspected at this time. The road was closed […]
Madison County man charged with child sexual exploitation offense
The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Electronic Crime Branch announced today the arrest of Dusty D. Dunaway, 42 of Richmond, on a charge related to child sexual abuse material. Mr. Dunaway was arrested as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigation. The KSP Electronic Crime Branch began the investigation after discovering the […]
Abandoned mobile home lost in fire at Bybee
Waco Fire & Rescue and Madison County Fire Department responded to a structure fire at Drowning Creek Road near the Madison Estill County line Sunday night around 6. Responders reported heavy fire coming from the windows of the structure upon arrival. Residents in the area confirmed the structure was a mobile home that had been […]
Neogen brings new facility and jobs to Mount Sterling area
Some very positive economic news for Montgomery County, as Neogen Corporation, an animal and food safety product manufacturer, has opened its new facility in Montgomery County. The opening a result of a nearly $10 million investment that’s expected to create around 80 full-time jobs for the area. Neogen has operated in Kentucky since 1992 when they acquired ELISA Technologies. ELISA was formed in […]
Appalachian Wireless joins other wireless providers to shut down 3G this month
After many months of preparation, Appalachian Wireless, an East Kentucky Network company, expects to complete the shutdown of its 3G/CDMA network in early January 2023. Data service was fully transitioned to 4G/LTE in December. Throughout 2022, Appalachian Wireless has been preparing customers for this transition and encouraging customers to ensure they have a device that […]
Richmond Man who blows KSP roadblock launches KSP pursuit ending with arrest
Several Kentucky State Police units were involved in a pursuit of a vehicle Friday night in Madison County. The pursuit stemmed from a road check on Tates Creek Road at South Keenland Drive. The operator failed to stop and continued through the checkpoint where pursuit ensued. The pursuit terminated prior to entering Richmond city limits. […]
Citizen Voice & Times & Clay City Times publish final issues this week
This week marks the end of an era in Estill and Powell Counties, as the Citizen Voice and Times and the Clay City Times newspapers have published their final issues, leaving a journalistic void that will loom large in both communities. Owner/Publisher, Teresa Hatfield-Barger broke the news to staff this week, that “with a heavy heart” […]
AppHarvest closes deal on sale/release of Berea facility
AppHarvest announced today it has finalized the sale and lease back of it’s Berea Kentucky indoor leafy greens farm for just over $127 million and has officially opened the 60 acre high tech indoor farm in Richmond Kentucky on Speedwell Road. AppHarvest has entered into the agreement with Mastronardi Berea, LLC for the lease back of its Berea a high […]
Investigation underway in death of Madison County man discovered today
A death investigation has been launched to determine the cause of death of a Madison County Man. Kentucky State Police and Madison County Coroner Jimmy Cornelison were called to the scene this afternoon just off Owsley Fork Road on Charlie Abney Road. Reports indicate the body was discovered outside. The victim has been identified as […]
Manhunt ends with suspect in custody
A manhunt has ended tonight in Madison County with the apprehension of Russell M. Masters (AKA Mark Masters) age 52 of Richmond. Mr. Masters was being sought by local law enforcement for Attempted Murder, Fleeing and Evading Police, and Wanton Endangerment. The charges stem from the shooting incident on McWhorter Court around 3:30 yesterday in Richmond. Authorities resumed […]
Fire destroys home and vehicle in Rockcastle
Last night around 11, Brodhead Fire Department was dispatched to aid Mount Vernon Fire Department for a structure fire on Country Side Circle in Mount Vernon. First arriving crews found heavy fire venting from the front of the residence as the home was fully involved. According to the Mount Vernon Fire Department, the occupants were […]
WANTED-Richmond Police identify suspect sought in manhunt
Richmond Police are seeking the whereabouts of Russell M. Masters (AKA Mark Masters) (52) of Richmond. Mr. Masters is wanted for Attempted Murder, Fleeing and Evading Police, and Wanton Endangerment. On December 19, 2022, around 3:25 PM, Richmond Police responded to Mcwhorter Court in reference to a shooting. Moments later, police responded to Turpin Drive, […]
Manhunt for shooting suspect intensifies in Madison County, search to resume
The manhunt for a suspect in an alleged shooting earlier today in Richmond has been officially called off tonight. Authorities say the search will resume in the morning and urge anyone with any information or that sees anyone suspicious to call 911. Investigators tell WBON-TV9 they are still not able to release the suspect’s identity at this […]
Richmond Police investigate shooting, search on for shooter
WBON-TV9 has been following developments this afternoon on Turpin Drive in Richmond, where a large police presence converged on the scene around 3:30 Monday afternoon. The area was marked off as a crime scene. Richmond Police have confirmed to WBON-TV9 one victim was found shot in the leg at the scene that required medical attention […]
Child dies in Powell County Fire Sunday
Kentucky State Police is investigating a house fire in Powell County, that left one child dead and multiple members of the family injured Sunday morning. The Clay City Fire Department responded to the fire off Winchester Road in Clay City around 11 a.m. on Sunday. Officials say they arrived to a fully engulfed mobile home. […]
Rockcastle County man killed in Berea crash identified
A single vehicle accident around 3:30 Friday afternoon on South Dogwood Drive in Berea claimed the life of a 27-year-old man, now identified as John Kemper of Rockcastle County. The man was reportedly ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene by Madison County Coroner Jimmy Cornelison. The cause of the accident remains […]
Paint Lick man dies in double fatality on Hal Rogers Parkway
Kentucky State Police, London Post# 11 was notified by Clay County 911 approximately 7:31 PM Thursday night, of a two-vehicle injury accident at mile marker 27 on the Hal Rogers Parkway in Clay County. The collision resulted in two fatalities. The initial investigation indicates that a 2007 International Commercial Motor Vehicle operated by John E. […]
