KSP Richmond investigating wreck involving fire truck from Kirksville VFD
WBON-TV9 is learning more details about the wreck involving a fire truck earlier Sunday evening. The Kirksville Volunteer Fire Department says one of its fire truck was involved in that single vehicle accident that occurred around 6:20 p.m. Sunday evening. The wreck occurred in the area of Moran Mill and Joe Jones Road in Madison […]
KSP say man overdosed and died in back of patrol car
The Kentucky State Police, London Post, is conducting a death investigation following an alleged overdose of a Clay County man while in custody. Investigators say Shawn D. Gibson, 49 years old of Oneida, was arrested in connection to an active warrant during a traffic stop on North Highway 66 and placed in the rear seat of […]
**BREAKING**Kentucky State Police searching for two escapees from Blackburn Correctional Facility
The Kentucky State Police Post 12, Frankfort, is searching for two inmates who have walked away from Blackburn Correctional Complex. KSP is searching for Adam E. Ball, 38 years of age, from Russell Springs Ky, described as a white male, 6’03″ tall, weighing 250 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes. Ball was last seen wearing […]
Berea woman identified as fatal victim of crash on I-75 Wednesday night
The Kentucky State Police, Post 11 London, is investigating a two-vehicle fatal collision that occurred around 6:30 p.m. yesterday, October 30th, in Rockcastle County on Interstate I-75 at the 71-mile marker northbound. The preliminary investigation indicates that a 2019 Ford Fusion, operated by Sally T. Broesell, 77, of Berea, was traveling northbound on Interstate I-75 […]
Fatal accident on I-75 Northbound to close interstate traffic for hours tonight
A fatality on I-75 northbound at the 71 mm in Rockcastle County has been confirmed tonight. Northbound Interstate traffic is being directed onto US 25 at Exit 62 starting around 8:15 p.m. this evening. Northbound I-75 is expected to remain closed for 2-3 hours pending the accident reconstruction units completing their initial investigation.. Rockcastle County […]
Proposed 3 county industrial park looking doubtful as Georgetown joins Richmond in voting no
After many months, much debate and controversy, it looks now like a proposed regional business park may be dead in the water. The Georgetown City Council voted 6-2 Monday night against the proposed inter-local agreement creating an authority to oversee a three-county business park on 500-acres in Scott County. The proposed agreement for an industrial park included the Lexington-Fayette County Government, Madison and […]
GEO Scramble, a Homecoming tradition honoring my friend, Tom Giacchini
By R. David Shew Last Friday was the GEO Scramble. This event has become an Eastern Kentucky University Homecoming tradition for me. It is a tribute to my friend, Tom Giacchini, who played on the EKU golf team and was the volunteer men’s and women’s golf coach for many years. For many of those years, […]
Saint Joseph Berea Hospital unveils life-saving technology
By guest columnist Andy McDonald Officials and healthcare professionals gathered at Saint Joseph Berea Hospital Thursday for a ribbon cutting ceremony, unveiling a new state-of-the-art nuclear medicine camera that will save lives through early detection of heart disease and cancer. The equipment was purchased through a $350,000 federal grant facilitated by Congressman Andy Barr with […]
Lexington man dies in early morning crash in Rockcastle
This morning, just after 7 a.m., the Mount Vernon Police Department responded to an injury accident on Highway 150 in front of the Heidelberg Materials Rock Quarry. Emergency crews from Rockcastle County EMS found the driver of the car was deceased on scene. After investigating the incident most of the day, investigators say that a […]
Madison County Sheriffs online investigation unit makes another child exploitation arrest
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office Investigation Unit announced today another arrest has been made stemming from a complaint of child sexual exploitation. An online undercover investigation revealed a child exploitation video was uploaded to an electric service provider. The investigation revealed the account log in was connected to Derek Morgan Hahn. Hahn, 36 years old […]
Juvenile passenger succumbs to injuries from crash in Laurel County
On Friday October 18, 2024, just before 8 a.m., The Kentucky State Police, London Post was notified of a two-vehicle collision injury accident at the intersection of Ky 192 and Boggs Road in Laurel County. The collision resulted in one juvenile fatality. Investigators say that a Chevrolet Tahoe, operated by Christopher E. Russell, 29 years […]
Berea joins Madison Co. and Richmond with $500,000 commitment to regional economic venture in Scott County
By guest columnist Andy McDonald In a special called meeting Monday evening, the Berea City Council unanimously adopted a resolution authorizing the city to enter into an economic development agreement with five other central Kentucky local governments. The economic development interlocal agreement with the cities of Richmond, Georgetown, the Lexington-Fayette County government, Scott County and […]
Sam Bush and band entertains fans at Kentucky Theatre
By R. David Shew Sam Bush and his four-member band were on fire last night at Kentucky Theatre in Lexington, Kentucky. The current members of the Bush band are Stephne Mougin on guitar, Wes Corbett on banjo, Chris Brown on drums, and Todd Parks on bass. To say the least, all four band members are […]
How a caring Berea community found a missing tortoise just in time
A happy ending tonight in the saga of “Sadam” the missing tortoise in Berea. Many people joined in the search for Sadam as he was not likely to survive the freezing temperatures predicted for overnight. Sadam is a Sulcata, African tortoise, and is not cut out for cold temps. These tortoises can live to be […]
Juvenile Justice employee in West Liberty sentenced to 36 months for use of unreasonable force on juvenile
A former Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice employee, Nathaniel K. Lumpkins, 33, of Elkfork, Ky., was sentenced to 36 months in prison by U.S. District Judge David Bunning, on Tuesday, for one count of deprivation of rights under color of law. Lumpkins was employed at Woodsbend Youth Development Center, a Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice […]
Lexington Police Air Support finds stolen vehicle at residence on Charlie Norris in Madison
A stolen vehicle in Lexington Monday, led the Lexington Police Department air support unit on a pursuit of the vehicle into Madison County. The vehicle was reported stolen around 11 yesterday from the Walmart on Nicholasville Road and Man O’ War Boulevard. Lexington Police helicopter searched and later located the vehicle at a residence on […]
WBON-TV9 warns viewers and readers about ‘comment scammers’
The internet is full of scammers and pirates looking to exploit people, get money from them, or cause them grief for not paying up. Here at WBON-TV9, we want to alert everyone to repeated postings we, and many other news outlets get. These posts always appear in the comments, and have some exciting headline like […]
Son with machete assaults father on College Hill
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call of an assault involving two men on College Hill Road on Wednesday around 11:00 a.m. According to official reports, Kenneth Biggs confronted his son, Devin Biggs over money the father accused the son of stealing. That’s when an argument ensued and things got physical. Devin Biggs […]
Body discovered in burnt home identified
A fire at a residence at 2270 Christy Creek Road in Morehead, reported last night, has led to a death investigation. Upon arriving on scene, Troopers say, they were informed by Morehead Firefighters that after the fire was extinguished, they located a body inside the home. The victim, now identified, as Stanley R. Erwin, 62 […]
One of three who perished in helicopter crash, had close ties to Madison Co.
A Paramedic, who lost their life in a fatal helicopter crash Monday evening in Owen County, had close ties to Madison County James Welsh, and his wife Haley, were both EKU graduates and James was also a former Madison County paramedic. The couple were married at the Chenault Vineyards in Madison County. Welsh was one […]
Estill County Sheriff receives honor for compassion and focus on animal neglect
Estill County Sheriff Chris Flynn has been bestowed with the Humane Society of the United States Law Enforcement award for his work to fight and defeat animal cruelty. The prestigious award is given to law enforcement officers, who organizers say, go above and beyond to help protect animals. Animal activists and rescues often express disappointment […]
Richmond Police make arrest in connection with early morning shooting of two Monday
Richmond police have made an arrest in connection to the shooting incident involving a man and a woman yesterday on Evansdale Avenue in Richmond. Police say they apprehended 37-year-old Larry J. Lawson Junior of Richmond late yesterday afternoon at a residence on Lexington Road. Lawson faces robbery and assault charges first degree, as well as possession of fentanyl and […]
Law enforcement ISO shooting suspect in area of Smith Village
Authorities are looking for a suspect in Richmond following a “shots fired” complaint that came in a little after 8 Monday morning. A very large police presence, search dogs and a drone reportedly have been deployed in the area of Lassiter Street and Evansdale Avenue, near Smith Village Apartments. The area has been closed to […]
Missing Stanford man found deceased
Today, Kentucky State Police Post 7 in Richmond says the discovery of a body has been conclusively identified as 61-year-old Millard ‘Clem’ Mason, previously reported missing, from Stanford. Authority’s say his body was found in some woods near Robertstown Road in Kings Mountain. Mason was reported missing about a week ago. An autopsy is scheduled at the Medical Examiner’s Office […]
Homecoming in a small town
R. David Shew Took my mother to a funeral visitation for her neighbor, Eddie Pullins, today, and the caretaker of the local establishment asked me if I would drive his son and a young lady in the Madison Central Homecoming parade. Terrell Cobb apologized for his late notice and told me that he did not […]
