Trailer fire extinguished this afternoon on Walnut Grove in Estill
Estill County Fire Crews responded this afternoon at a trailer fire on Walnut Grove Road just off Richmond Road. According to Fire Cheif Derrick Muncie, the fire was extinguished, and crews stayed on the scene to battle hot spots. The Trailer is still standing but suffered burn damage inside. At this time, no one is reported […]
Last day to enter floats for free in Richmond Christmas Parade, complete broadcast info as TV coverage returns
The Richmond Christmas Parade will be in Downtown Richmond on Friday, December 2nd at 7:00 pm! TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO BE IN THE PARADE (without the $25.00 registration fee). Get your applications in by 4:00 pm! You can find them on Richmond Parks and Recreation website, at parks.richmond.ky.us, or […]
At large inmate recaptured this morning
54 year old Ricky Slone has been located and arrested this morning by Kentucky State Police. Slone walked away from work release detail Tuesday morning at the Madison County Animal Shelter. Residents near the shelter reported seeing a man this morning oddly clad including a trash bag on. He was later arrested in the area […]
State housed inmate walks away from work release today in Madison County
A state housed inmate, being held in the Madison County Detention Center, walked away from work release from the Madison County Animal Shelter this morning around 9 am. Ricky Slone has been identified as the escapee by WBON-TV and the suspect is still at large. Kentucky State Police are investigating and heading up the search. […]
Semi crash on 75 affects both lanes of traffic for 2-3 hours Tuesday
An accident earlier this afternoon on I 75 shut down both the south and northbound lanes in Rockcastle County for sometime. The accident occurred just after noon , and the slick roadways are considered a factor. It was almost 3 hours later before all traffic resumed moving on interstate 75. Miraculously no one was injured […]
Berea College, Berea Food Bank team up for food insecurity
Berea College’s Center for Excellence in Learning through Service (CELTS), along with Berea College Alumni Relations and the Berea Food Bank, are teaming up to host a community event to help address food insecurity issues in the community. The Better Together event will start with a 5K run/walk at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19, […]
Semi driver killed in collision Monday in Pulaski County
The Kentucky State Police, London Post is investigating a fatal collision that occurred on West KY Highway 635 in the Science Hill area of Pulaski County at approximately 09:40 am Monday morning. The initial investigation indicates that a 2000 Peterbilt Semi operated by Fred Haste JR., 66 years old of Bethelridge, KY, was traveling west […]
KSP reveals findings in officer involved Laduke shooting in Nicholasville
The Kentucky State Police, Post 7 in Richmond continues the investigation into an officer-involved shooting that occurred on October 22, 2022 in Jessamine County. The preliminary investigation conducted by KSP indicates that officers with the Nicholasville Police Department were dispatched to a residence in reference to a suicidal subject in possession of a firearm. The […]
KSP Post 7 issues report on Friday night fatal accident at Clays Ferry
On November 11, 2022 just before 10:00 p.m. Kentucky State Police, Post 7 in Richmond received a call of a single vehicle collision with possible entrapment on Old Richmond Road near the Clays Ferry Bridge. The initial investigation indicates a 2017 Nissan Altima, operated by a 17 year old juvenile of Lexington, KY, was traveling […]
Car and body recovered after major rescue effort at Clays Ferry
In an extraordinary rescue effort, the body of a 17-year-old woman from Fayette County has been recovered this afternoon following an accident that occurred last night on old US 25 by the Kentucky River. The car, carrying three passengers, left the roadway and plunged into the river Friday evening. Two men escaped to safety without […]
Active emergency scene on Fayette-Madison Line, search resumes on rainy Saturday (updated)
Rescue teams are back on the scene of the Kentucky River on Old US 25 this Saturday morning looking for another person involved in the single vehicle wreck that occurred Friday night near the Proud Mary’s restaurant. Two of the occupants were able to escape the vehicle and search teams are now looking for another, […]
KSP post 7 in Richmond officer promotions recognized
On November 9, Governor Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police (KSP) recognized 31 troopers and officers who have been promoted into leadership roles since Nov. 1, 2021, including one major, two captains, three lieutenants, and 25 sergeants with a mission of creating a better Kentucky through public safety efforts and service to all Kentuckians. […]
Recap of School Board Meeting held last night
Thursday evening, November 10, the Madison County Board of Education held its monthly meeting. The meeting opened with a student showcase with the Silver Creek Elementary choir performing This Land in honor of Veteran’s Day. In addition, Eliza and Abigail Isaac of Foley Middle School were recognized for their fire hydrant paintings in participation with the Berea […]
Latest on Estill wildfires
According to the Estill County EMA this morning, the Pitts fire is still 100% contained. There is still lots of smoke in the region the fire is still burning, but all is in the containment area. The Chamberlin fire continues to burn near Ravenna. Forestry officials and fire crews continue to get it under control […]
Multiple Fire Departments assist to contain wildfire near Mount Vernon
A new wildfire near Mount Vernon was quickly spreading around 5 pm Wednesday towards Mount Vernon. Area Fire crews were dispatched to a hillside on fire just off Highway 25 above the Christian Appalachian Project property. Mount Vernon Fire Department say when they responded the fire was very large and quickly spreading. Assistance was requested […]
Richmond home of C. Wesley Morgan site of filming by BET
Many local Madison County residents have seen the signs on Willis Branch Road referring to “sets, “extra’s” “movie trailers, etc.” It is obvious someone is filming or doing some kind of production there, and most are curious as to what it is and wondering if it is related to the Morgan home. The answer is BET’s […]
Estill Fires grow, Friday rain may bring much needed relief
As an original fire in Estill County grows to several hundred acres in the Pitts, Betsy Ridge, and Ticky Fork area, now another fire is burning and spreading in a separate part of the county. Melissa Riddle with Estill County EMA says the second fire began in the area of Chamberlain Branch and is moving […]
Berea Police Department stuns public with bizarre social post
While firefighters and forestry personnel were busy battling the raging wildfire in the Pitts area of Estill County Tuesday, someone at the Berea Police Department was busy apparently trying their hand at comedy. This was posted on the BPD Facebook page: The ‘brush fire’ as the post put it, is now well over 200 acres. […]
Jackson County election results
Mayor – City of McKee – Michael Stidham —– 55 votes – Julie Ann Peters —– 09 votes – John Tompkins —– 52 votes – Michael Sandlin—– 35 votes City Council – City of McKee – Dylan Harrison —– 85 votes – Jewell Gabbard —- 104 votes – Richard McMahon Waite — 79 votes – Joe McKinney — 77 votes – Write-in (Misty Morris) […]
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Fire crews continue to battle Estill wildfire
Nearly 200 acres continue to burn in the Pitts – Betsy Ridge area of Estill County this afternoon. The plume of smoke can be seen for miles and Estill Countians report ashes falling like rain in some areas of the county. Estill County Fire Cheif Derrick Muncie tells WBON TV9 that the fire apparently started just before 4 PM yesterday on […]
More details, names of deceased now released in deadly Paint Lick fire
We are learning more details about a deadly fire on Paint Lick Road Sunday night. The Berea Fire Department states when they arrived, crews reported heavy smoke coming from the home. One team was able to make entry and do initial search of the entire house. During that search the crew found two persons deceased. […]
Richmond-Madison County NAACP branch to conduct roll call, flag unfurling and wreath laying on Veterans Day
The Richmond-Madison County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and The Friends of Maple Grove Cemetery will be commemorating military service personnel on Veterans Day, Friday, November 11, 2022 at the Maple Grove Cemetery on East Main Street in Richmond. The rain-or-shine family-friendly program will start promptly at 12:00 […]
