Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal House Fire in Jackson County
Just before midnight on December 23, 2025, Kentucky State Police, Post 7 in Richmond, received a request from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department for investigative assistance regarding a fatal house fire on Upper Dry Fork Road in McKee. Kentucky State Police troopers and detectives, along with the Jackson County Coroner, responded to the scene. The […]
Reagan Taylor Announces Campaign for Fourth Term, Pledging to keep building “One Madison County”
Richmond, KY – Madison County Judge Executive Reagan Taylor announced today that he will seek a fourth term in office, reaffirming his commitment to continue building One Madison County — a community rooted in progress, and doing what is right for its people, even when it’s not the easy or popular path. Since taking oice […]
KSP searching for another inmate walkaway/escape from Bluegrass Career Center in Richmond
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, is searching for an inmate who walked away from the Bluegrass Career and Development Center just before 9:30 pm yesterday, August 30th in Madison County. Ester J. Stevenson, 34 years of age, from Corbin is described as a white male, 6’1″ tall, weighing 194 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. […]
Motion to dismiss lawsuit by former MCDC inmate denied by federal judge
By Kelly McKinney/Richmond In-Depth A federal judge has denied a move to dismiss a lawsuit against the Madison County Detention Center and former jailer Steve Tussey. The suit, filed in October 2024 by former MCDC inmate Valentine Frymyer, claims the jail denied her methadone treatment for her opioid use disorder, leading to a stillborn birth. […]
KSP: search on for two inmates who escaped from Blackburn Correctional Complex
**UPDATE** Both escapees from Blackburn Correctional Complex, Michael Reynolds and Jonathon Mullins, have been apprehended without incident and lodged in the Woodford County Detention Center. The Kentucky State Police would like to thank the public for their assistance. ORIGINAL POST: Blackburn Correctional Complex has contacted Kentucky State Police Post 12 in reference to two inmates […]
High-speed police pursuit ends near Lexington Road
A high-speed pursuit has ended this afternoon and a large police presence is reported now in the area of Clay Lane and Lexington Road. Eyewitnesses tell WBON-TV they heard gunfire at the scene. This is an active scene at this time and we are working to bring you more information.
Welfare check by officials in Lee County leads to discovery of two deceased
This afternoon around 4:30, Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post 7, was notified by Lee County Sheriff Joe Lucas that he located two deceased people while conducting a welfare check at a residence on Sally Davis Road in Lee County. The preliminary investigation indicates that the incident involved Bearl D. Ashcraft Jr., 48, of Beattyville, and […]
Richmond Police: 3 arrested in child daycare abuse investigation
Following an investigation into multiple reports of child abuse occurring at two Richmond daycare facilities, three individuals have been arrested. In March, detectives at the Richmond Police Department began their investigation into A Step Ahead Daycare and The Kid’s Club Childcare Center. According to Richmond Police, the investigation provided substantiation into several abuse complaints involving […]
Madison County coroner identifies Richmond woman in fatal Berea collision
A two vehicle accident this morning in Berea has resulted in the death of 27-year-old Victoria McQueary. The accident occurred at the intersection of Richmond Road and the Berea Bypass. The area was shutdown due to the crash around 9 am. McQueary, age 27 of Richmond passed away due to blunt force trauma sustained in […]
Daycare employee in Richmond arrested for child abuse
A worker at a Richmond child care center, A Step Ahead Daycare, has been arrested and is facing multiple child abuse charges. According to arrest citations, 25-year-old Elizabeth Thomas was interviewed by Richmond Police on April 4th regarding allegations of misconduct. During the interview, the citation states that Thomas admitted to frequently losing her temper […]
One confirmed dead following fire in Richmond last night
A Sunday evening fire has left one dead in Richmond. Around 8:50 last night Madison County Coroner Jimmy Cornelison responded to a call to a structure fire at Barnes mill road and Willis Branch Road in Richmond. At the scene 69 year old Gregory Lee Brackney was pronounced deceased. The body was sent for an […]
Berea traffic stop leads to arrest
Last week, on April second, the berea Police Department street crimes unit conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of KY 1016. The stop produced one arrest with criminal charges and the serving of two arrest warrants. Approximately 13 grams of suspected Methamphetamine, 20 suspected Gabapentin pills, approximately 3.9 grams of Marijuana, […]
Two men arrested for sexual assault of a juvenile
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office received a call to assist the DCBS better known as the Department for Community Based Services on January 16, 2025. Deputy Ben Tipton and Sergeant Donovan Nolan responded with DCBS to a possible sexual assault of a juvenile. The initial investigation led to the case being reassigned to Sergeant Paul […]
Former Estill County Pastor found guilty of rape
A former pastor has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a child more than 40 years ago in Estill County. Attorney General Coleman announced that a jury convicted 60-year-old Samuel McKinney of first-degree rape against a child under 12. The victim, now 50 years old, reported the abuse in 2023 after learning McKinney was a […]
Parents Demand Berea Superintendent Resignation
Story by guest columnist Andy McDonald In an emotionally charged Berea Independent School Board meeting Monday, parents and teachers expressed outrage at a $1.3 million budget shortfall that has resulted in the dismissal of several staffers and instructors. Overall, the district has identified 34 staff, administration and faculty positions that will be either phased out […]
Group of local students donate to CASA
CASA stands for Court Appointed special advocates and recently CASA of Madison and Clark Counties expanded to include more counties from Eastern Kentucky and are now known as CASA of the Wilderness Trail. Lily Purdy has been an avid support of CASA for many years and during the pandemic Lily made bookmarks and sold them […]
Missing person considered endangered *Found Safe*
*UPDATE – Tiffany has been located safe. The Winchester Police say Tiffany Spicer, a 28-year-old white female, is missing from Winchester, KY. The department adds she is suffering from mental health issues and is insulin dependent. She was last seen wearing a pink beanie, with a gray jacket, and blue jeans (photo below). She was also […]
Fatality determination premature in Saturday night Buc-ees collision
Authorities first confirmed to WBON-TV, and other major media outlets, that one person was killed tonight, and others injured in an accident in Madison County. According to Richmond Police, one vehicle pulled onto Duncannon Lane from the exit ramp and was struck by another vehicle. Richmond Police remain on scene tonight as investigators and reconstructionist […]
Mamut Bar and Grill Sports Report 1-2-25
Tonight begins the quest for an ASUN conference title for the EKU men’s and women’s basketball teams. With a preview of the games for both teams, here’s Michael Watkins with our first Mamut Bar and Grill Sports Report of 2025.
Hanukkah Celebration taking place in Berea
Do you celebrate Hanukkah? If so then youll want to make sure to check out Berea’s City Wide Hanukkah celebration taking place tomorrow at fee park located at 401 Chestnut Street. Enjoy candle lighting, live music, dancing, a story about Hanukkah, plus doughnuts, coffee and more! For more information be sure to follow the Berea […]
Mamut Bar and Grill Sports Report 12-19-24
The EKU Mens basketball team is just a couple of weeks away from Conference play and as the team prepares to wrap up the non-conference portion of their schedule, they will play one final game this weekend at Berea College. With more on that and a preview, here’s Michael Watkins in today’s Mamut Bar and […]
Mamut Bar and Grill Sports Report 12-16-24
It was a busy weekend for many of the local basketball teams in the area. Some big wins for Madison Central girls and EKU men as well. To recap it all and to start a new week, here’s Michael Watkins in the Mamut bar and grill sports report.
EKU Football wins and is in the postseason! That and more in today’s Mamut Bar and Grill Sports Report
Recapping the win for EKU Football who is once again in the postseason! That plus a look back at the loss for Madison Central Football who fell in the Region Championship game on Friday and some local Madison County Athletes doing big things on the gridiron as well!
Richmond Police Department serves warrant on Merrick Drive
Earlier this morning, officers of the Richmond Police Department responded to a Merrick Drive residence after attempting to serve an arrest warrant. The charges included attempted murder and intimidating a participant in a legal process. The warrant was for Joseph Farley, who is allegedly involved in an ongoing assault investigation. Farley reportedly refused to exit […]
Search on for missing Jackson County 3-year-old girl ***FOUND SAFE***
Officials in Jackson County say crews are looking in the area of Lower Clover Creek and Van Hollow for 3-year-old Naveah Presley. Presley is about three feet tall, with brown hair and light blue eyes. She is reportedly wearing a black shirt with a butterfly emblem, blue jeans and Crocs. She was last seen with […]
