Irvine firefighter charged with misappropriation of funds and official misconduct
An Irvine firefighter was accused of purchasing a personal vehicle under a fire department’s name on Monday, among other charges. The employee in question has been suspended from all duties in the City of Irvine. According to a complaint warrant, 27-year-old Christopher Neal arranged to purchase a vehicle for the Irvine Fire Department while employed […]
Record-Breaking Berea Preemie Born at 22 Weeks–Could Set Precedent for New Legislation
An amazing miracle of a birth has happened here in Madison County. Little Lakyn from Berea was born June 11th—four months to the day before her October due date. She now is the youngest baby ever resuscitated from University of Kentucky Medical Center. Born at 22 weeks and weighing in at just one pound, this […]
Fire, rescue, and police units working current accident on Big Hill Ave. in front of Nuevo Vallarta.
Fire, rescue, and police units working current accident on Big Hill Ave. in front of Nuevo Vallarta. Traffic is down to one lane.
$1,000 reward for the arrest of an ‘armed and dangerous’ Danville man
The Mercer County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a dangerous criminal on the loose. Christopher Lee Harlan has multiple warrants active for his arrest, which includes contempt of court, tampering with evidence, fentanyl/carfentanil trafficking, and trafficking heroin. The Harrodsburg Police Department as well as the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office have charges pending against him. Harlan […]
Three Richmond Internet Cafes Raided by KSP, Equipment Seized as Result of Ongoing Investigation
You may have noticed an increased law enforcement presence at any of the three ‘Internet Cafes’ around Richmond today. Although no official statement from Kentucky State Police spokespeople as the investigation is still ongoing, WBONtv has received word that the three locations: ‘All In’ on Big Hill Avenue and East Main, the ‘T&T Internet Cafe’ […]
KSP update us on the fatal collision in Estill County
Madison Central Responds to the “Sash Situation” after public outcry.
Yesterday morning a number of posts were made on the social media platform Facebook that tagged multiple media outlets and directed an outcry towards Madison Central’s policy of a unified sash between all students even if the students prefer to wear their future military branch’s sash for graduation. The post examples were made from parents […]
Coroner: Identity of Deadly Crash Victim on Main Street Released
Madison County Coroner Jimmy Cornelison confirms one death on Main street due to a wreck between a moped and a car from last night. He says that not much information is known at this time, but that the identity of the victim, 53 year old Kenneth Ray Sizemore has been released. The coroner says he […]
Planned power outage in Jackson County.
Crews will be working on a planned outage today – Tuesday, May 7 – on Climax Road, Three Links Road, Cave Springs Road and Cruise Ridge Road. 50 members will be without power from 9 a.m. to about 12 noon for a pole change.
Dog Owner Expresses Devastation Over Pit Bull Allegedly Shot by Garrard Co. Police
The Garrard County Police Department announced intentions to arrest a person Friday after getting reports that his dog was attacking people at a post office. Central Dispatch received numerous frantic 911 calls Thursday regarding a loose pit bull trapping and attacking people at Bryantsville Post Office. One caller stated that the pit bull had two […]
Richmond Woman Convicted of Trafficking by Federal Jury
Suspect Identified in Richmond Late Night Shooting
One person was shot late last night in Richmond. The incident happened around 12:40 A.M Friday at the intersection of Fairview Avenue and East Main. Police reportedly found the female victim and EMS rushed her to a local hospital. She is currently undergoing surgery as of this morning. Watch the video to get the details […]
Child Reports Attempted Abduction, Suspect at Large
In Powell County, Police are on the lookout for a man accused in an attempted abduction. According to Stanton Police, a man tried to coerce a child to get into his van near the airport. The juvenile, who was waiting for the school bus, ran back home and reported the incident to his aunt. Police […]
Coroner: Family of Deceased Being Contacted Following Madison County Wreck Today
Following the deadly accident this morning on I75, the Coroner was on the scene here in Madison County. The fatal crash occurred around 6 a.m. this morning on southbound I-75 at the 90 B exit. WBONtv spoke to the Coroner, who said a 35-year-old male was driving the vehicle when he hit an abandoned van. […]
Toddler Found Dead in Washing Machine after Laurel County fire
New information revealed that the Laurel County toddler who was killed in a deadly house fire last month was found inside a washing machine. Police say that the body of one-year-old Joseph Brock was found inside a washing machine at Marvin Gardens Mobile Home Park. His dad, Vaughn Brock ran from the scene following the […]
Multiple Fires Currently in Madison County
At the moment, Berea Fire Department is responding to a structure fire at 502 South Dogwood Drive. Smoke and flames are reported visible by firefighters. Caller is reporting that a garage that is attached to the house on fire. Also currently, Madison County Fire Department is responding to Adams Hill Drive in reports to a […]
Price Court Home Searched in Relation to Spurlock Case
Multiple witnesses have reported to WBON that law enforcement was in the area of Price Court today searching a home. Although it is still not confirmed whether anything was taken from the house as evidence, police do confirm that this is in relation to the Savannah Spurlock case. Spurlock has been missing since the beginning […]
AMBER ALERT issued for missing teen in Dawson Springs
An Amber Alert has been activated for a missing teenager in Dawson Springs. Officials say that Lauryn Sizemore was last seen at around midnight on March 30, 2019 inside her bedroom in Dawson Springs. She was noticed missing from her home at 09.30 AM that morning. The man she is believed to be with is […]
Madison County Deputy Jailer Arrested, Fired Following Alleged Sexual Relations with Inmate
Jailer Steve Tussey made the following statement regarding the incident: “The safety and security of both our inmates and detention center staff has been a top priority of mine since I took office as Madison County Jailer in January of 2019. The employee cited in this investigation is no longer employed by the Madison County Detention […]
Missing Person in Laurel County
Brandon Carroll (26) was last seen around 6pm off Ky 552 7 miles south of London. Anyone with information about Brandon’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office at 606-864-6600.
Details Regarding Poosey Ridge Police Chase Released
Two people are now in custody following a pursuit with Kentucky state police that ended with a spike strip on Poosey Ridge Road. Troopers report that a vehicle with expired registration was seen weaving in and out of traffic in Madison County. 40-year-old Robert Williams was identified as the driver, and did not stop for […]
Coroner: Two Previously Unexplained Madison County Deaths Due to Cold
Two recent deaths here in Madison County have been ruled accidental by the Madison County Coroner after over a month of investigation. Amanda Bailey was found dead on Concord Road in Richmond after an extensive search near Lake Reba across multiple days. She reportedly got in a fight with her boyfriend and walked off when […]
Afternoon News Brief 3/5/19: Doe Urine Incident at Walmart, OD with Child in Backseat, Tornado Drill Day, 18-Wheeler Turnover Footage
Afternoon News Brief 3/5/19: Doe Urine Incident at Walmart, OD with Child in Backseat, Tornado Drill Day, 18-Wheeler Turnover Footage
Four arrested in connection to Richmond kidnapping
Four people have been arrested in Richmond in connection with kidnapping of an adult. Kandi Qualls was allegedly held against her will for approximately 2-3 hours at 306 Kristin Drive. An expensive Rolex watch had gone missing and one of her alleged kidnappers, Richard Duerson believed that Qualls knew where the watch was. During her […]
Chrissy Roberts Out As EKU Women’s Head Coach
RICHMOND, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky University women’s basketball head coach Chrissy Roberts will not be retained, Director of Athletics Stephen Lochmueller announced on behalf of the university today. Roberts’ contract expires in 2019. “Chrissy Roberts has been – as a player, an assistant coach and a head coach – an outstanding ambassador for Eastern Kentucky University,” Lochmueller said. “Her love for […]
