After Search Warrant Executed, RPD Assures Detectives are Working Tirelessly on Spurlock Investigation
The search continues for 22 year old Savannah Spurlock, the missing mother of four from richmond. yesterday richmond police executed a search warrant at a home in Garrard county that belongs to the parents of one of the suspects last seen with the victim. Spurlock was last seen January fourth leaving a Lexington bar with […]
Garrard County Home Currently Being Searched in Connection with Missing Richmond Girl
GARRARD COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — Law enforcement officials were executing a search warrant Tuesday at a home tied to one of the men last seen with with a missing Madison County woman. LEX 18 is on the scene as Richmond police are searching the residence, owned by the parents of a man seen in […]
Update: Information Obtained Regarding Attempted Murder Fugitive
Recently, officers in Madison County were made aware of a fugitive wanted out of North Carolina in connection with an attempted murder case. A home on Brooklyn Blvd was searched, as it was where the fugitive, Nohsher Chiah was supposedly residing at. After a warrant for Chiah’s arrest was obtained, he was taken to the […]
Official Statement from Covington Catholic Student Embroiled in Controversy
Nicholas Sandmann, the Junior at Covington Catholic High School seen by millions across the world in the past 24 hours in the viral footage from Washington DC, has released an official statement:
Video Shows Possible other Perspective to Viral Video of Kentucky High School Students
Surely if you have logged on social media or watched the news today, you have seen the viral video of a high schooler from Northern Kentucky’s Covington Catholic High School seemingly in the face of a Native American veteran. Always attempting to get all sides of the story(but in no way attempting to excuse […]
KSP Warns of Impacted Driving Conditions Ahead of Winter Storm ‘Gia’
Gofund Me for Estill Search and Rescue after Dog Located Shot to Death
UPDATE: Fundraiser’s goal has been reached! click here to donate to allow Estill search and rescue to get a new search and rescue dog for the agency to replace Hunter, the bloodhound that was tragically killed Monday. An Estill County man identified as 59 year old Charles Collins is behind bars in connection with the shooting of […]
More Information Released on Missing Richmond girl
More information released on missing Richmond girl Savannah Spurlock. Savannah was last seen leaving the bar with an unknown black male and an unknown white male shown in the CCTV footage below. The Richmond Police Department is seeking the identity and whereabouts of these two individuals. The white male was seen leaving the area in […]
Hepatitis A Detected at Mario’s in Berea
Missing 22 Year Old Richmond Woman
A missing person alert has been issued for 22 year old Savannah Spurlock. Savannah was last seen on January 3rd at 3 AM leaving The Other Bar in Lexington KY. Reports say that she was last seen wearing a black sleeveless top and maroon skirt with heels. Her last communication was a phone call to […]
Former State Auditor Edelen Throws Hat in Ring for Governor’s Race
Former State Auditor Adam Edelen has apparently thrown his hat in the ring for the Governor’s race. Edelen has since confirmed that he will be running on the Democratic ticket alongside Gill Holland against other contenders Andy Beshear and Rocky Adkins in the primary this May. At the moment, incumbent Governor Matt Bevin will be […]
WBONTV’s Top 10 Most Memorable News Stories of 2018
Well, here we are at the end of the first full year of WBONtv bringing you local news in Central Kentucky. We compiled the top ten most viewed, and most discussed news stories that we produced over the past year for 2018. Of course, breaking stories mostly of crime and wrecks beat out almost all […]
Video of Scene: Autopsy to be Performed after Unresponsive Female Found on Moberly Road
No less than 10 police cruisers were on the scene on Moberly Road near Rose Trace in Madison County this afternoon, within the past hour in response to an apparent unresponsive female. The coroner reports that nothing can be released at the moment, as an autopsy is necessary to determine the details and manner of […]
Afternoon News Brief 12/20/18: Woman Indicted for Murder of Infant, Phony Bills Circulating in Richmond, Package Thieves Abound, Berea Secures Grant
Afternoon News Brief 12/20/18: Woman Indicted for Murder of Infant, Phony Bills Circulating in Richmond, Package Thieves Abound, Berea Secures Grant
New Details Involving Fatal Accident on I-75
The victim’s name has been released involved in the deadly accident last night on the southbound lanes of I-75 near mile marker 73. Taunya Matsuda, age 61 from Columbus Ohio was reportedly seen on the side of the road attempting to flag down drivers after she apparently ran out of gas. Initial findings indicate Matsuda […]
Mugshots from Armed Robbery and Kidnapping Suspects From 5th/3rd Incident
An incident last night at the fifth third bank location on the bypass in Richmond led to arrests, including on kidnapping and assault charges. Kentucky state police report 28-year-old Anthony Lawson, of Mt. Vernon, and 36-year-old Joyce Hembree, of Richmond are in jail after the two unlawfully entered a residence and allegedly assaulted and forced […]
KSP Investigates Escaped Inmate in Richmond
Kentucky State Police are currently on the lookout for an inmate that walked away from the Bluegrass Career Development Center this week. According to authorities, 44 year old Jay M Anderson of Shepherdsville walked away from the minimum security center on Recycle Drive on December 8th. He was jailed for manufacturing methamphetamine and receiving stolen […]
Hep. A Detected at Sonny’s in Richmond
Current Wreck on Highway 82 Powell County
Photo courtesy Karen Dennis Brandenburg Powell County- An injury accident has been reported on Highway 82 near Powell Estill line. Drivers are advised to be careful near the area.
Garage Fire Under Investigation In Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18)– Investigators are trying to determine what caused a garage fire in Madison County. It happened just before 3 a.m. on Mae Stephens Road near Berea. Fire officials say the detached garage was fully engulfed when they arrived. Cews quickly put the fire out. We’re told the homeowners just happened to […]
Accident In Front Of Wal-Mart On Bypass
(UPDATE) Pedestrain, possibly two was loaded into ambulances and taken away. Reports of an accident in front of Wal-Mart on the bypass in Richmond. Viewer reports pedestrian possible hit. Details to follow and reports to follow with more information.
Video of Cleanup Efforts Currently Underway at Multi-Vehicle Wreck on 52 West
One car reportedly went through the Depot fence, the other was stranded in the middle of the road near Green’s Crossing. Crews, as you can see are currently working on this holiday to get the completely-blocked road reopened. Traffic is moving- first responders are finishing up the scene now: Hwy 52 and Greens Crossing.
Thanksgiving Wreck: Current Multiple-Vehicle Scene at 52 West Video
Avoid this area: this is video from minutes ago from the scene of the 2 vehicle wreck going West on 52 past Moberly. At least 2 vehicles involved: one reportedly went through Depot fence other rear smashed in middle lane.
Berea’s New Ladder Truck Instrumental in Fighting This Morning’s Fire
According to a post on social media, The Berea Fire Department arrived at the blaze at Marcum Auto Sales on Walnut Meadow Road just before 3 am this morning. Berea city firefighters and first responders from the Berea Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad remained on scene all morning, and did not clear the area until […]
Reports Of Marcum Auto Sales On Fire In Berea
There are reports from a viewer of Marcum Auto Sales is on fire in Berea. WBONTV is gathering details.
