Worker killed in industrial accident at Astemo Plant 2 in Berea
A Richmond man was killed Wednesday morning in an industrial accident at Astemo Americas Plant 2 in Berea, just one day after Gov. Andy Beshear visited the city for the announcement of a major expansion of the company’s local operations. The victim has been identified as 33-year-old Bradley Clouse of Richmond. The fatal accident occurred at […]
Son of killer Guy House arrested after 2-hour standoff with police in Richmond
A domestic violence call in Richmond on Thursday afternoon resulted in a barricade situation and a large police presence on Westover Avenue. Officers first arrived on the scene Thursday around 4:30 to a domestic violence report. Police say 20-year-old Cameron House refused to open the door to police and barricaded himself in the home. After […]
Child dies, others seriously injured in afternoon crash on I-75 in Madison County
An accident involving two vehicles Tuesday afternoon has resulted in one fatality, and others seriously injured. An 8-year-old female child from West Virginia died in the wreck and was pronounced deceased after being transported to St. Joesph Berea Hospital. Next of kin is being notified. That according to the Madison County Coroner’s office, who says […]
Person of interest held in connection with Madison County homocide
Local authorities along with the Madison County Coroner’s office responded to a reported murder tonight in the 200 block of Barker Lane, off of 1016 in Berea. 64-year-old Eddie Matthews of Berea was pronounced dead from a gunshot wound around 8 p.m. Monday evening. According to sources, a person of interest is being questioned in […]
Identities of Madison County flood victims confirmed
WBON-TV9 first reported three people lost their lives in Madison County during Saturdays flash flooding. Two of the people have now been positively identified as John Powell age 57. Powell and another female were pronounced deceased at the scene of 306 University Drive, where they reportedly lived in a rented basement. Next of kin have […]
Three confirmed dead from flooding in Madison County, death toll expected to climb
Madison County Coroner Jimmy Cornelison has confirmed to WBON-TV9 that three people have died from today’s flash flooding. Two of the deaths occurred inside Richmond city limits, another reported in the Tates Creek Road area. Neighboring Jackson County has also confirmed one storm related death. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and the Madison County Coroner say […]
Kangaroo at large in Richmond
A pet Kangaroo escaped captivity early Thursday afternoon from the Battlefield Subdivision area of Richmond. Richmond Animal Control is currently searching for the animal, at last reports, now believed to be in the Gibson Bay area. The owner posted pictures of the animal on Facebook asking for leads or sightings of the Kangaroo. (feature photo). […]
Latest Madison County Sports Hall of Fame Induction class to include two former NFL players and State Champion Basketball team
Nine individuals and three special teams have been selected for enshrinement into the 2026 Class of the MadisonCounty Sports Hall of Fame during the induction dinner that will be held at 5 p.m. on May 16th in the EKU PerkinsBuilding. Lee Anne Browder, the new chairman of the MCSHoF Executive Board, announced the names of […]
EKU Men’s Basketball looks for third straight win
The Eastern Kentucky University men’s basketball team will play at Austin Peay tonight before hosting in-state conference rival Bellarmine University on Saturday currently riding a two game winning streak. The game tonight will begin at 8 p.m. ET. Saturday’s contest is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Both games will air live on ESPN+. The live audio […]
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 […]
