Major arrests made stemming from Wednesday ordeal on Aqueduct Dr. in Richmond
Details have just been released stemming from an incident Wednesday around 1230 PM, when Officers with the Richmond Police Department responded to a residence on Aqueduct Drive in reference to a physical domestic altercation and reports of shots fired. When Officers arrived, they located several subjects involved in the incident as they were leaving the […]
Deadly poultry virus found in backyard flock in Fayette County
Federal and state authorities say a case of avian influenza has been detected in a backyard flock of mixed-species birds in Fayette County. Kentucky State Veterinarian Dr. Katie Flynn said the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Veterinary Services Laboratory confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in samples taken from a […]
Industrial and business development on a roll in Berea
In the southern part of Madison County, the economy continues to look robust as local industries are hiring, and new businesses continue to open in Berea, according to Donna Angel, city of Berea director of tourism and business development. According to a release published by the City of Berea this week, Angel addressed the Berea […]
Tragic farm machinery accident claims life of 83-year-old Madison County man
A Madison County man has died as a result of a farm machinery accident this afternoon off Simpson Lane. 83-year-old Howard Bowden was discovered after family members became concerned when Bowden had not returned from bushhogging an area of the farm. According to reports, the tractor and implement slipped down the hill Mr. Bowden was […]
Attempt to elude leads to wreck and arrest in Powell County
Yesterday, Powell County Sherifs Deputy Hunter Martin attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle near the intersection of Hardwicks Creek Rd and KY 2001 being operated, Eric Rogers, age 40, of Clay City. According to the sheriffs reports, Rogers fled from Deputy Martin at a high rate of speed and eventually struck another […]
Subjects being sought after child’s remains found in tote, apprended in Berea
Two people have been found and arrested in Berea after suspected human remains were found Monday inside a tote at a storage unit on New Hartford Road in Owensboro. According to details obtained by WBON-TV9 from the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office, this is now an ongoing investigation, and stemmed from a missing person’s complaint regarding […]
KSP Post 7 releases fall checkpoint locations
The Kentucky State Police would like to offer periodic reminders to drivers who travel our roadways. Our agency strives daily to ensure the safety of the motoring public. Some of these proactive measures include various roadside safety checkpoints and saturating known problematic areas in the district through general patrol tactics. The Kentucky State Police utilizes […]
Mount Sterling man, directing traffic, stuck and killed this morning
Kentucky State Police Post 8 Morehead, is investigating a single vehicle fatal collision in that occured this morning in Lewis County. The collision occurred on KY 57 at approximately 8:40 am. Through the investigation, Troopers determined Allen D. Congleton, 25 years of age from Mt. Sterling, Ky was directing traffic while road construction was in […]
Shoplifter Threatens Police Officer After Arrest
This past Saturday, a Berea police officer responded to a call at a flea market regarding a male and female suspect shoplifting. Upon making contact with the caller a witness advised police that, she observed two individuals allegedly concealing items on themselves. Contact was made with the male subject, who was identified as 30-year-old Shane […]
Salaries and pensions improved to be Trooper in 2023, deadline near
The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Recruitment Branch announced that the deadline is soon approaching for those who want to be a trooper in 2023. KSP is accepting applications for both traditional and the law enforcement accelerated (LEAP) program for cadet class 103. The deadline to apply is October 28. Sergeant Michael Murriell, KSP Recruitment Branch […]
Boil water advisory continues for most all Bereans
Berea municipal utilities has placed all customers on boil water advisory. General manager Kevin Howard says as part of the berea phase 3 project, Berea municipal utilities and southern Madison water district infrastructure must be relocated at the intersection of Big Hill Rd., Gabbardtown Road and Shortline Pike. According to a press release this afternoon, a critical piece […]
Madison County Democrats to hold rally tonight at fairgrounds
The speakers list has been finalized for the Madison County Democrats’ Rally at the Fairgrounds tonight, September 27, 2022, at 6:30pm. Kentucky Democratic Party Chair Colmon Elridge and U.S. Senate candidate Charles Booker will speak beginning at 7:00, following a free meal at 6:30 served by our candidates. “This is a great opportunity for voters […]
Richmond man, pretending to be female online, sentenced to 240 months in federal prison today
A Richmond, Ky., man, Scotty Dale Johnson, 51, was sentenced on Thursday, to 240 months in federal prison, by U.S. District Judge Gregory Van Tatenhove, for production of child pornography. According to Johnson’s plea agreement, he created a Snapchat account, where he purported to be a teenage female. Using that account, Johnson then friended teenage […]
Berea Man Arrested After Public Intoxication Complaint
This past Saturday, Berea Police report receiving a complaint regarding a male subject allegedly under the influence behind Dollar Tree near the dumpsters. Upon arrival police report locating and identifying the subject as 33-year-old James Willis. According to the citation Willis drifted in and out of consciousness while speaking to officers. Police report observing pin […]
KSP says shooting reported tonight appears to be “swatting”
The Kentucky State Police Post 12, Frankfort, is investigating what was reported as a shooting incident that allegedly occurred just before 5:00 p.m. tonight in the area of Salt River Road in Anderson County. KSP now says this incident is believed to be (Swatting), and law enforcement cleared the area. The ongoing investigation is being conducted […]
Boonesboro Road claims life of Richmond man in latest fatality
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post is investigating a fatal collision that occurred just before 2:00 p.m. today, on Boonesboro Road (KY-627) in Madison County. The initial investigation indicates a 2019 Dodge Ram 1500 operated by Glen D. Wagoner, 69 years old of Richmond, KY, was traveling north on Boonesboro Road (KY-627), when he exited […]
Combative woman arrested, facing multiple charges after bizarre night
Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that deputies responded to a complaint Sunday night off old KY 30 approximately 3 miles north of London of an assault occurring off Highway 3094. When deputies arrived at the scene, they learned that apparently a female subject had crawled out of the ditch there and created a […]
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Final phase of 4 lane Mountain Parkway expansion announced
Today, Gov. Andy Beshear joined state and local officials to announce plans for the final section of the Mountain Parkway Expansion in Eastern Kentucky – delivering on a decades-old promise to complete a four-lane parkway from Winchester to far Eastern Kentucky. While in Prestonsburg, the Governor also announced that the first phase of a $4.1 million Dawkins […]
Jackson county man shot and killed Sunday, one suspect arrested
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post was contacted just before 5:00 pm Sunday, September 18, 2022, in reference to a shooting that occurred outside of a residence in Jackson County. The investigation indicates a Mckee man was fatally shot during an altercation at a residence on KY-3445 in Jackson County. The victim, Billy R. Issacs, […]
Sexual Assault Report Leads To Drug Arrest For Madison County Man
Last night, Richmond police reported receiving a sexual assault complaint. Officials made contact with the Juvenile victim at Baptist Health, where she allegedly identified 20-year-old Chase Dillon of Richmond as the offender. According to the citation, the victim told police that she and Dillion had been friends for a month and had been sexually involved […]
Wbontv’s Weekend Lock-up 9-19-22
Woman dies riding UTV vehicle in Owsley County
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post is investigating a single UTV vehicle collision that occurred just before 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at the junction of KY-2024 and Sammy Peters Road in Owsley County. The initial investigation indicates a 2021 Polaris RZR operated by Tonya Peters, 47 years old of Ricetown, KY, exited the roadway on KY-2024 […]
Madison County escapee now back in custody
An inmate made his escape from authorities while awaiting a court appearance in Madison County earlier today around 10:30 a.m. At approximately 10:45pm Wednesday night, September 14, while investigating tips from Madison County citizens regarding the escaped inmate, Daniel Diles, Deputies with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office say they received credible information of the whereabouts […]
Head on collision results in two deaths in Madison County
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post is investigating a fatal collision that occurred just before 4:00 p.m. today September 14, 2022, at the intersection of Lancaster Road (KY-52) and Malachi Drive in Madison County. The initial investigation indicates a 2013 Ford Taurus operated by James Jackson, 74 years old of Berea, KY, was traveling east […]
