State demands end to zoning discrimination against ‘qualified’ manufactured, modular homes
Photo and story by Whitney McKnight A new law that aims to help ease the state’s affordable housing shortage, compels jurisdictions across the Commonwealth to allow modular and “qualified” manufactured homes in all single family residential zones. The first reading of a local ordinance to enact the mandate was heard at the second regularly scheduled […]
Change of leadership at Salvation Army of Richmond
The Salvation Army of Richmond announced today a change in local leadership as Captains Kevin and Wendy Justice prepare to conclude seven years of ministry and service in Richmond and receive new appointments in Wheeling, West Virginia. Effective Monday, June 22, Lieutenants Josh and Stephanie Brice will assume leadership of The Salvation Army’s ministry and […]
Madison County Sheriff’s Office arrest man accused of sexually abusing minors
Following a months-long investigation by the Department of Child Based Services and the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, a Madison County man is now charged with three counts of 1st degree sexual abuse and one count of 1st degree sodomy of a minor. According to police, DCBS officials began investigating a reported case of juvenile sexual […]
Madison County Jail escapee caught in Somerset
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post was contacted just before 12:00 p.m. Monday, June 15, 2026 by the Somerset Police Department advising Calain Myers has been arrested. Mr. Myers was charged with Escape, 2nd degree and lodged in the Pulaski County Detention Center. Original Press Release Below: RICHMOND, Ky. (June 12, 2026) – The Kentucky State Police, […]
KSP searching for Madison County inmate who escaped around midnight
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, is searching for an inmate who escaped from the Madison County Detention Center just before midnight on Thursday, June 11. Calain Myers, 23 years of age, from Lexington, is described as a white male, 6’0” tall, weighing 165 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes. Myers was last seen […]
Man dies in Sunday night Motorcycle incident on Boonesborough Road in Madison
Authorities say a Laurel County man was found deceased in the 1400 block of Boonesborough Road near Boonesborough school after an apparent motorcycle accident. The accident occurred around 10 pm Sunday night. Authorities are still notifying family, but did say the man was in his 40’s. The man was driving a Harley Davidson motorcycle. Scene reconstructionist […]
Bowling Green Woman First in Kentucky to Win Second Prize on Millionaire for Life
A Bowling Green woman has won the second-tier prize of $100,000 a year for life playing the Kentucky Lottery’s Millionaire for Life™draw game – making her the first Kentuckian and the second player nationwide to win the second prize. The winner, who has chosen to remain anonymous, says she is a frequent lottery player and enjoys […]
Stock Yards Bank & Trust celebrates opening of new Merrick Branch in Richmond
Stock Yards Bank & Trust, in partnership with the Richmond Chamber of Commerce, will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of its new Merrick Drive branch location in Richmond on Monday, June 8. The new location will serve customers previously served by the bank’s Gibson Bay and Richmond Tates Creek branches and reflects […]
Richmond woman charged with attempted murder, kidnapping following burglary
Following an investigation, Richmond Police have arrested a woman in connection to an attempted robbery which took place in May. On the evening of May 23rd, Richmond Police responded to a call regarding a burglary with shots fired on Foxhaven Drive. Upon speaking with witnesses and the victim of the assault, officers learned that a […]
Possible mountain lion sighting reported in Madison County
A possible mountain lion sighting has residents in the Richmond area talking after a neighbor’s doorbell camera captured an image of what appears to be a large feline moving through a residential neighborhood at dusk. The quiet neighborhood is in close proximity to the Madison County Fairgrounds and the convenience stores on Hwy 52 in […]
Berea Police arrest Corbin man accused of speeding “in excess of 120 mph”, operating vehicle while under the influence
A Corbin man was arrested early Monday morning following a multi-agency pursuit that reached speeds “in excess of 120 mph”, according to the Berea Police Department. At around 2:45am, Madison County 911 received a call regarding a SUV driving erratically Northbound on I-75 near mile marker 71. Berea Police officers who were located at the […]
Bus driver shortage leads to changes to schedule changes in Madison County Schools
The 2026-2027 school year will look a lot different for a few schools across the county, as the Madison County School system announced it will have five elementary schools with an earlier school day. Daniel Boone Elementary and Silver Creek Elementary will continue with their current schedules. Boonesborough Elementary, Kirksville Elementary, and Waco Elementary will […]
19-year-old dies in crash in Powell
On Tuesday May 26 at approximately 7:30 p.m., Kentucky State Police Post 8 say they received a call from Powell County Dispatch requesting assistance with a single vehicle fatality collision. As a result of the preliminary investigation, KSP says that Luke J. Pierce, 19 of Mount Sterling was traveling North bound along Morris Creek Road […]
Cody’s Wish – A Boy, a Racehorse, and a fight for life-Paul K. Halloran Jr.
R. David Shew A couple of weeks ago, I got a call from Leslie Dorman. She asked me if I would help her find a place to have a book signing for Paul Halloran Jr. Paul was coming to Kentucky for a book signing tour regarding a book that Paul had written and published about […]
From the Classroom to the Community: Keeley Cooper Voted Educator of the Year
For the second year in a row, WBON TV and Forcht Bank in the Richmond Centre partnered together to recognize outstanding local educators through the Educator of the Month award. Hundreds of nominations were submitted, but only one educator was selected each month. This year, Forcht Bank also presented a $1,000 grand prize to one […]
EKU Pep Band Goes National With Music Student Recording for Video Game
Most students cheer for their team on gameday, but one Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) pep band member will be heard by millions in the new EA SPORTS College Football ’27 video game. Silas Feeback, a junior music education major from Nicholas County, Kentucky, recently spent three days in Nashville recording over 15 songs for the […]
Richmond Teacher Selected as 2026 National STEM Scholar
Kate Tran, a teacher from B. Michael Caudill Middle School in Richmond, Ky., is among ten middle school teachers from eight states who have been selected to participate in the prestigious National STEM Scholar Program, a unique professional development program providing advanced STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) training, national network building and project support […]
Madison County’s Linda Hager Pack and Pat Banks celebrate release of third book about Appalachia
R. David Shew Linda Hager Pack and Pat Banks held a successful book signing this past Saturday, May 9th at Hager Cabinets. Over 200 people showed up as Linda welcomed everyone to the book signing while Pat signed their third book, Appalachian Plants: In the Garden, in the Yard, and in the Wild. Linda had signed several […]
Estill County receives over 14 million dollars for earmarked projects
Senator Brandon Smith visited Estill County today to present the Estill County Fiscal Court and the Estill County School District with three checks totaling $14,553,000.00. $10,000,000.00 has been designated for the Middle School Student Relocation. $2,233,000.00 for the Priority Local Road project, and $2,320,000.00 for new pedestrian walkway construction over the Kentucky River at the […]
McKinleigh Anglin Is young local musician with big dreams
R. David Shew Recently, this writer was introduced McKinleigh Anglin and set up an interview with her for a feature story. McKinleigh is a young singer-songwriter from Madison County with big ambitions. So, I sat down with McKinleigh on the patio at Chenault Winery, introduced myself to her, and asked her a series of questions. […]
Kentucky State Police Post 8 Troopers rescue two on Cave Run Lake
The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 8 in Morehead was informed of an overturned jet ski on Cave Run Lake near Stoney Cove Boat ramp, on Monday May 4 at around 5:00 p.m. Upon their arrival, Trooper Christian Saylor and Sergeant Sam Lawson observed an overturned jet ski with two individuals in the water. The […]
Cherie DeVaux and Golden Tempo write history on first Saturday in May 2026
R. David Shew The sun shined bright on Churchill Downs and the state of Kentucky this past Saturday. Cherie DeVaux became the first woman in 152 years to win the Kentucky Derby, and Jose Ortiz became the ninth jockey to win the Kentucky Oaks and the Kentucky Derby on the first Friday and first Saturday […]
Suspect in Berea bank double murder arrested and identified after long pursuit, search and investigation
The suspect in Thursdays deadly bank robbery in Berea, is in custody. The suspect has been identified as Brailen Weaver. Kentucky State Police Trooper Justin Kearney said the FBI has now taken the lead on the investigation. According to our media partner WLEX, Lexington Police assisted Kentucky State Police and the FBI in locating the […]
KSP “Lock your doors” in Berea as search for armed and dangerous suspect continues
A press conference just concluded by Scottie Pennington of the Kentucky State Police in Berea. Pennington, who has close ties to Berea, was clearly emotional as he urged people in the area to lock their doors, and reminded residents if they “see anything suspicious, if your dogs are acting strangely tonight, contact authorities immediately.” Pennington […]
Two confirmed dead in Berea bank robbery, suspect still at large
The US Bank location at 630 Chestnut Street in Berea was the scene of a violent bank robbery around 2 Thursday afternoon. WBON sources have confirmed two people allegedly have died from gunshots fired by the suspect. One person was a female that worked as a teller in the bank, who reportedly died on scene. […]
