WBON-TV Lock-Ups Feb. 18, 2021
State Officials Provide Updates on Continuing Winter Storm
On Tuesday, Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on the winter storm that has impacted communities across the commonwealth. The Kentucky Emergency Operations Center remains at Level 3 operations status. The Kentucky National Guard is assisting emergency efforts by providing debris removal teams to help the Kentucky Division of Forestry clear trees, supporting local officials with […]
Gov. Beshear Announces New Vaccination Sites, Two New Madison County Sites
On Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced six new regional vaccination sites across the commonwealth and said vaccines will now also be available at mobile clinics, 10 Kroger stores, 15 Walmart stores and 125 pharmacies, including almost 80 Walgreens and around 50 Good Neighbor independent pharmacies. In total, there are more than 150 vaccination sites in […]
Road Crews Battling Icy, Snow Covered Roads and Fallen Trees Across Northeast Kentucky
Northeast Kentucky emergency crews have been battling snow and ice covered roads, many blocked by fallen trees. Freezing rain and snow continue to fall across the region. Kentucky Department of Highways crews will continue plowing and treating highways today in Bath, Boyd, Carter, Elliott, Fleming, Greenup, Lewis, Mason, Nicholas, and Rowan counties, focusing work on […]
Multiple Issues within Kentucky’s Unemployment Insurance System Detailed in Statewide Audit
Today, Auditor Mike Harmon’s office released the first volume of the Statewide Single Audit of Kentucky (SSWAK) for Fiscal Year 2020. The SSWAK contains 25 findings, half of them dealing with problems identified within the Office of Unemployment Insurance (OUI) and the Unemployment Insurance (UI) fund. “When we issued a qualified opinion on the UI fund […]
KSP Investigate Bourbon County Fire, Discover Body Inside Burning Car
Kentucky State Police investigators are now working to identify human remains which were discovered inside a burned vehicle on a Bourbon County farm early this morning. According to officials, the call informing authorities about a barn fire on Hutchinson Road near the Fayette County line came in around 5:30 AM. When emergency officials arrived to […]
Madison County Health Department Offers Tips on Receiving COVID Vaccines
Madison County Health Department are encouraging people to seek all available opportunities to register for appointments to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. For a full list of vaccination sites, you can visit the Kentucky state COVID webpage. MCHD has announced several nearby locations that are currently offering COVID vaccinations, including: 1. Kentucky Horse Park Regional Site […]
Kentucky State Police Angel Initiative Responds to Drug Epidemic Amidst Pandemic
The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Angel Initiative is a proactive program designed to help people battle addiction. The program, available at all 16 KSP post locations, temporarily paused in April while the agency developed safety protocols in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, the Kentucky State Police is pleased to announce that the doors have […]
Woodford County Head-on Collision Leaves Two Dead, One Injured
According to Woodford County officials, two people are now dead following a fatal vehicle collision near the Franklin County line. The crash occurred early Wednesday morning on Leestown Road, and involved two vehicles in a head-on collision. Both the driver and passenger of one car were pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the […]
Tennessee Murder Suspect Arrested in Frankfort Following Interstate Pursuit
Kentucky State Police Post 12 Frankfort was notified by the Knoxville Police Department just before 9 pm yesterday evening in reference to a murder suspect they were tracking in the Fayette County area. Horace Nunez, 28 years old of Knoxville, Tennessee, was wanted out of Tennessee for the murder of a female individual earlier that […]
London Police Charge Two with Resisting Arrest Following Struggle
London Police recently responded to a domestic violence complaint with shots being fired at a residence located on Ray Overbay Road. Following an investigation, two individuals were arrested. Upon officer arrival, two individuals were located inside the residence. Tasha Bowling and Ronnie Chadwell of London. Both reportedly became combative and non-compliant with the officers’ commands, […]
Search & Rescue Teams Continue Searching for Missing Lee County Man
This Tuesday will mark one month since the disappearance of Lee County father Shawn Little. Rescue crews near the Beattyville area began their search after Shawn Little was reported missing from his Short Hollow Subdivision Road home in the early morning hours of December 26th, 2020. Search and rescue officials were also informed that Little […]
Kentucky State Police Charge Laurel Co. Man With Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses
A Laurel County man is now facing multiple charges alleging child sexual exploitation offenses. The Kentucky State Police electronic crime branch arrested Kody Wayne Mullins, 19, on charges related to child sexual abuse material. Mullins was arrested as the result of an undercover internet crimes against children (ICAC) investigation. The KSP Electronic Crime Branch began […]
Kentucky State Police Troopers Detailed to Presidential Inauguration
Today, a unit of 44 Kentucky State Police troopers joined local, state and federal law enforcement agencies from across the country to provide security at the presidential inauguration in Washington, D.C. The troopers were temporarily sworn in as local officers which granted them arrest powers during their duties, which included traffic and crowd control, security […]
We’re Looking Partly Cloudy for Most of the Week
Your WBON-TV community weather forecast for January 19, 2021!
Weight Limit Reduced to 3 Tons on US 60 Bridge in Bath County
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has posted a 3-ton weight limit at a culvert bridge on US 60 just west of Owingsville in Bath County as a public safety precaution following an engineering analysis. The bridge is located on US 60 at Hurricane Creek (milepoint 4.2) just east of Mae Berryman Way. During a statewide load-rating […]
Richmond Police Seize Almost $5K, Numerous Drugs in Double Arrest
Richmond Police officers arrested two individuals after being dispatched to a local business to investigate suspicious activity on Wednesday afternoon. When police arrived on scene, they discovered a female subject reportedly under the influence of a controlled substance. The subject, later identified as Whitney Creech of Clay City, was placed under arrest for Public Intoxication. […]
Updates on Unemployment Insurance Virtual Appointment Scheduling
On Thursday, Amy Cubbage, general counsel for Governor Andy Beshear, updated Kentuckians on virtual appointment scheduling, federal Continued Assistance Act implementation and the number of Kentuckians who have now received unemployment insurance (UI) payments. “The virtual appointment schedule is an 18-calendar day rolling schedule,” Cubbage said. “For instance, day 1 is today, Jan. 14. Day […]
Richmond Man Charged with Manslaughter Following Drug Overdose
The Richmond Police Department is reporting that they recently made an arrest following a death investigation. The investigation began after officers responded to North Madison Avenue in reference to an overdose on the morning of January 11th. Upon arrival, officers and emergency personnel discovered a 29 year-old male deceased from an apparent drug overdose. Evidence […]
Third Suspect Arrested in Manchester Man’s Murder Investigation
Following the arrests of both Robert Gray and Ashley Lewis for their alleged participation in the murder of Jeremy Caldwell, the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that they have arrested a third individual who they say was involved. Police say that Freddy Wayne Scalf, Jr. was located in the early morning hours of January […]
Top Legislative Leaders Receive COVID Vaccine in Capitol Rotunda
Eleven top legislative leaders from throughout the commonwealth received the COVID-19 vaccination Monday in the Capitol Rotunda, indicating bipartisan support for the incoming vaccines. The House and Senate leaders who received the Moderna vaccine Monday are: House Majority Floor Leader Steven Rudy of Paducah, House Minority Floor Leader Joni Jenkins of Shively, House Minority Caucus […]
Daytime Closures Scheduled for KY 594 in Estill County
According to District 10 the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, drivers who use KY 594 (Red Lick Road) in Estill County will have to find an alternate route for the next few weeks, as repairs are planned that will necessitate the road’s closure during working hours. Work is tentatively planned to begin by January 18th, to repair […]
Laurel County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Third Individual Involved in Caldwell Murder Investigation
The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is now searching for a third party in connection to the December murder of Jeremy Caldwell. Laurel County authorities have already apprehended two suspects believed to be in connection to the murder. Robert Brandon Gray was arrested at a London residence on December 23rd with the help of the regional […]
Ravenna City Council Calls Special Meeting Following Councilmember Objections
On January 2nd, the majority of the 2021 Ravenna City Council called a special meeting. At the start of the meeting, council member Amy Crowe reportedly objected, citing that it was an illegal meeting. Crowe stated the new counsel could not call a special meeting, due to the fact that they had not been in […]
Secretary of State: Over 33,000 Dead Voters Removed from Rolls
Secretary of State Michael Adams announced Wednesday that 33,696 deceased voters have been removed this year as of December 14th. “There is no legitimate interest in dead people being registered to vote,” Adams said. “Our administration has made strides in cleaning up the voter rolls, and Kentuckians should have confidence in our election system.” In […]
