Drive-Thru Calamity Leads to Property Damage, DUI Charge for Richmond Man
Richmond Police responded to a report of an intoxicated male subject at Taco Bell late Saturday evening. According to the citation, Heath Dunaway had left the scene before authorities arrived at the restaurant. Duanway allegedly struck an employee’s vehicle while exiting the parking lot, leaving his cell phone at the drive-thru window. While officers were […]
Stoops, Wildcats eager to get back on the field, end three-game slide
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — A bye week did Kentucky some good last week. Coming off three consecutive losses, including a 24-7 loss at South Carolina nearly two weeks ago, the Wildcats took advantage of an open date to get healthy for the remainder of the season, a stretch of games […]
Laurel County Sheriff’s Department Seeks Information on Car Wash Vandals
The Laurel County Sheriff’s Department is now looking for two suspects who reportedly damaged equipment at a car wash 3 miles south of London, KY. The incident, which occurred on October 3rd at approximately 3:37 p.m., took place at a car wash near a Dollar Store on KY 1189. As depicted in security camera footage, […]
UK Basketball: Transformed, Hagans seeking a ‘special’ season
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Ashton Hagans didn’t think twice about returning to Kentucky for a second season. “I didn’t really talk to anyone. I didn’t enter or test the waters, so I was just at home trying to get some work in and resting my body,” Hagans said. “But my dad […]
EKU’s Matter of Pride Wall Honors Former Football Players, Coaches, & Managers
EKU officially unveiled their Matter of Pride Wall last weekend, before the Colonels football team played against Tennessee State. The wall, which currently displays more than 1,300 names of former players, coaches, and managers, sits behind the statue of EKU Hall of Fame Coach Roy Kidd, which looks over the field at Roy Kidd Stadium. […]
Sibling Scuffle Leads to Wanton Endangerment Charge, Active Warrant Arrest
Two siblings are now in jail, following a family confrontation which occurred late Wednesday evening. Richmond Police were dispatched to the Merrick Drive area to investigate a possible hit and run incident. A complainant advised that a car bumper was left in the roadway, and all parties had likely left the area. Dispatch received a […]
Estill Co. School Resource Officer Currently Still Employed Following DUI Arrest
An Estill County School resource officer’s future remains uncertain following an arrest on September 28 for a DUI charge. The resource officer, 45 year-old Delmer Cole, was arrested after police allegedly observed him driving recklessly on a Garrard County street. During this incident, Cole was allegedly crossing several traffic lines. This prompted officials to perform […]
Alleged Drunken Fight Leads to Assault Charges for Richmond Man
Richmond Police recently responded to a Fourmile Avenue residence in response to a complainant, advising that their neighbor had been assaulted and cut by a male subject. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the victim who stated that the male subject, Steven Lane, had assaulted them. According to the victim, they and Lane had been […]
Alleged Intoxicated Foot Chase Lands Berea Man in Jail
Berea Police responded to the Forest Street area on Sunday, in reference to a suspicious male subject parked in front of an apartment complex. Officers arrived to the area and found the male subject, later identified as Marvin Knuckles, allegedly passed out and hanging out of the side of his vehicle. After he was woken […]
EKU Police Arrest Man Impersonating a Police Officer
EKU Police responded to a call last Friday night in reference to a suspicious male subject, later identified as William Pollard of Richmond, on campus. Allegedly, Pollard had entered McGregor Hall and stated that he was an undercover EKU police officer. He also reportedly claimed that he had just prevented a bicycle theft. According to […]
Richmond Man Allegedly Holds Woman at Knifepoint, Demands Pills
Richmond Police Officers recently responded to a complaint regarding a male subject committing a robbery at a North Madison Avenue residence. When officers arrived at the scene, a victim told officers that a male subject came to her residence with an injury sustained on his left wrist. She then invited the subject, later identified as […]
Colorado Man Allegedly Escapes Laurel County Police Car, Fights with Officers
Laurel County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a non-injury traffic crash on I-75 on Saturday night at the 29 mile marker southbound after receiving a complaint of a speeding driver that struck 2 vehicles. When officers arrived at the scene to conduct an investigation, they reportedly detected a strong odor of alcoholic beverages emitting from […]
Fall Swap Days is at Madison County Fairgrounds this Weekend!
Fall Swap Days are in full swing today, and continuing this weekend at the Madison County fairgrounds. WBON-TV spoke with Fair Association President Roseanne House about the event: Swap Day vendors are set up in both buildings and over the fairgrounds parking area. There’s no telling what you’ll find at Fall Swap Days! It’s happening […]
Stoops gets team’s attention, says Cats are locked in on South Carolina
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Mark Stoops got the attention of his football team this week. Mired in a two-game losing streak and coming off a disappointing 28-13 loss to Mississippi State last week, Stoops liked the way his team responded in practice this week ahead of Saturday’s contest at South […]
Model Laboratory Facing Funding Woes Following State Evaluation
Model Laboratory at EKU has received a mandate from the Kentucky Department of Education stating that as of 2020-2021 academic year, they will no longer be allowed to receive state education funds from Madison County Schools. Model Lab, which receives slightly under 1/3 of its annual operating expenses from Madison County Schools, was given the […]
UK QB Smith returns to practice as ‘hungry’ Cats prep for Gamecocks
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Sawyer Smith hasn’t lost his competitive edge. Neither have his teammates. “I think this team is very hungry,” the Kentucky quarterback said. “We’ve got to fight … and we’re hungry. You can tell (because) we were very (upbeat Wednesday). I think that’s really good to see, […]
Madison County Boil Water Advisory to Remain in Effect Until Late Evening
Officials from the Madison County Utilities District are urging customers to continue to boil water intended for consumption until results from tests taken earlier this morning prove that the water is safe. Test results typically come back in around 18 hours after the samples have been sent off, according to officials. This means that a […]
Alleged Street Fight Results in Drug and Weapon Charges for Richmond Woman
Richmond Police were dispatched to a fight in progress earlier this week. It was reported that two female subjects were in the middle of 5th Street, throwing things from a vehicle near a vacant house. When the officer arrived at the scene, they observed Denise Conner of Richmond sitting beside a car with the driver’s […]
Two Arrested in Chase Involving Laurel County Deputies and U.S. Marshals
Laurel County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with U.S. Marshals, arrested two individuals on Monday afternoon on September 23, 2019. The arrests occurred on Dezarn Road, approximately 6 miles east of London, after U.S. Marshals attempted a traffic stop by activating their emergency equipment on a Ford Mustang GT on KY-638, and the vehicle reportedly refused to […]
Laurel County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Info on Missing Juvenile
The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is asking for any information regarding the whereabouts of a missing juvenile last seen on September 23. 16-year-old Kalia Powell was last seen near Line Creek Road, approximately six miles south of London, KY. Officials say they believe that Powell may have run away, and has not been seen since […]
Madison County Sheriff’s Department Seeks Information Following Alleged Burglary Caught on Camera
The Madison County Sheriff’s Department is now investigating an alleged burglary which occurred at Whitehall Baptist Church located on Colonel Road in Richmond. The reported burglary took place on Friday, September 13th around 2:45 a.m. Anyone with information on this crime is asked to contact Sergeant Derek Thomas at 859-623-1511 or Madison County 911 at […]
Alleged Gun Theft at Berea Wal-Mart Lands Man in Jail
Berea Police responded to a call detailing an alleged theft of several items from Wal-Mart early Wednesday morning. The reported items included two firearms. When authorities arrived at the scene, Wal-Mart Loss Prevention officers stated that a male subject, later identified as Charles Blair of Danville, had placed one firearm along with several other items […]
Unsanitary Living Conditions Lead to Criminal Abuse Charges for Laurel County Couple
The Laurel County Sheriff’s Department was called to investigate a home near David Hibbitts Lane on Monday evening. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the residents of the home and entry to the residence was made. Officials reportedly deemed the living conditions to be unfit for anyone to live in as multiple rooms were discovered […]
Berea Man Flees Police After Allegedly Providing False Identification
Berea Police were recently dispatched to the Clay Drive area to investigate a suspicious male subject behind the Berea Pawn Shop. Authorities believe he may have been tampering with the store’s security alarm. Officers located the man, later identified as 58-year-old Linville Hall, still behind the business. When asked for identification, Hall reportedly claimed that […]
Cats past disappointing loss to Gators, set sights on Bulldogs
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Mark Stoops has already moved past Florida. The next step is getting his players focused on the first road game of the season. “That’s a big focus this week,” Stoops said Monday. “I talk about each situation every week and moving on to Mississippi State, we […]
