TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Lane Closures for Richmond Centre Monday and Tuesday
Upgrades to signage at Richmond Centre entrances will impact traffic patterns in that area today and tomorrow, July 22nd & 23rd. That according to Richmond Police. Entrances to the Richmond Centre from Eastern Bypass (near Chick-fil-a and Meijer Gas Station) will be closed throughout the day to traffic. Entrances to the Richmond Center from Goggins […]
KSP releases investigative details surrounding off duty officer arrest
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, say they received a call from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office requesting investigative assistance in reference to a two-vehicle collision involving an off-duty Madison County Deputy. The incident occurred on Charlie Norris Road near Four Mile Road in Madison County just before 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2024. […]
Motorcycle vs. side-by-side accident in Madison County results in arrest of Deputy Sheriff
**ORIGINAL STORY** A late Saturday night accident, on Charlie Norris Road in Madison County, has resulted in an off-duty Madison County Deputy’s arrest, and has sent a motorcyclist to the hospital. Jonathon Thompson, age 37, who is still officially listed as a deputy with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office was arrested by KSP on Sunday. According to the Sheriff’s Office, […]
Kentucky League of Cities present City of Richmond Safety Grant
The Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) presented the City of Richmond with a 2024 Safety Grant. The money helps KLC members provide services and programs that create safer communities. Since 1999, KLC has awarded more than $6.5 million in liability and safety grants to its members. City representatives expressed their appreciation for the grant. Officials […]
Body recovered at Boonesborough, confirmed to be that of teen who drowned Tuesday
**UPDATE** Madison County Coroner Jimmy Cornelison has now identified the teen as 16-year-old Damien Chamberlain of Houston Texas. Authorities confirm this afternoon they have located the body believed to be the teenager who apparently drowned yesterday in the Kentucky River. Search and recovery efforts resumed this morning at 8 am for the teen in Boonesborough […]
10th Planet Richmond takes 8 gold at NewBreed
10th planet Richmond rallied a small group to test the newest event to come to the area on July 13. Newbreed held their event at The Yard in Lexington. The event was small and a few of the 10th planet competitors were unable to gain experience as no one else registered in their divisions. However, […]
Search on for missing man in Red River Gorge area
The Wolfe County Search & Rescue is actively searching for Scott Allen Hern. His vehicle was last seen at the Tower Rock parking area along Hwy 715 in the Red River Gorge. The last reports of him being seen was on July 13th, but this isn’t 100% confirmed according to the team. He was […]
Crews search Kentucky River at Boonesborough for teenager
WBON-TV9 has confirmed the rescue effort this afternoon at Boonesborough State Park is a search for a possible drowning victim in the Kentucky River. The site of the old ‘Boonesborough Beach” is an active scene this afternoon with, fire, rescue, and law enforcement from Madison, Clark and Fayette Counties repsonding to the area. The search […]
Heart of Harris Foundation hosts Damien Harris football camp
By R. David Shew Welcome home Damien Harris! Thank you for hosting your inaugural football camp in Richmond, your hometown, this Saturday, July 13, and Sunday, July 14. For this football fan who was born in Alabama and lived most of my life in Kentucky, it only seemed fitting that I could ride out to […]
14-year-old Berea boy dead after gun accident in Estill County
A Berea boy has died from what authorities are describing as a tragic accident in Estill County. Estill County Coroner Jimmy Wise was called to the scene on Friday July 12, 2024, around 1:45 p.m. That is where 14-year-old Jett Ballard of Berea was discovered deceased, the result of a gunshot wound. Sources close to […]
Berea family asks for help in locating missing teen
A Berea family has reached out to WBON TV to ask for assistance in finding a missing 14 year-old girl. Charlotte Nicole Paige Adams has been missing since early Thursday morning according to her mother. She was last seen at her grandmother’s house in Berea between 3 and 6 am Thursday morning. The family say […]
State Police looking for man connected to fatal Madison County crash
The Kentucky State Police (KSP) is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a wanted man connected to a fatal Madison County collision that occurred on February 19, 2024. Curtis D. Jackson, 44, of Berea was involved in the two-vehicle crash on Mt. Vernon Road (US-25) in Berea that killed Jeffrey L. Crowe, 25, of Berea. […]
Richmond woman sentenced for theft from employer
A Madison County woman was sentenced today in a Madison County Courtroom to 7 years for embezzlement from a Richmond business. Joy Poynter Emerson was charged with Theft by Unlawful Taking, after funneling nearly $60,000 from her employer’s account. The money was taken over her tenure as bookkeeper at Richmond’s Concrete Materials Company. She was […]
Irvine’s Cedar Village Restaurant founder, Michael Woolery, passes
A well-known Irvine citizen and restaurateur has passed away. Michael L. Woolery, age 83, of Farmington Court in Richmond, passed away Tuesday July 9 at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond following a short illness. Woolery was the owner operator of the popular Cedar Village Restaurant in Irvine for many years before selling that business. […]
Remains of body discovered in Boone Village home fire identified
The charred body that was confirmed discovered inside a burned home in Boone Village Subdivision recently has been officially identified this afternoon. Madison County Coroner Jimmy Cornelison confirms to WBON-TV9 that the body was identified as 59-year-old Jerry Thigpen of Tennessee. Madison County Sheriff’s Deputies first responded to a residence on June 29th in Boone […]
Richmond KSP Post 7 releases summer checkpoint locations
Post 7 Traffic Safety Checkpoint Locations Post 7 Traffic Safety Checkpoints Effective immediately, the following locations are approved Traffic Safety Checkpoint Locations for the Post 7 District. At these checkpoints troopers will be targeting impaired drivers, checking for properly restrained adults and children and observing for any other safety violations. Traffic Safety Checkpoints for Boyle […]
Pam Tillis tops big line up at Vibes In The Vines at Chenault Winery
By R. David Shew If you were lucky enough to attend Vibes In The Vines Saturday night at Chenault Winery, you were treated to first-rate entertainment. The weather was fine, and the entertainers were some of the best to visit Madison County. Sarah Beth Terry opened the show, and the Nashville singer-songwriter treated the crowd to […]
Home on Irvine Road suffers extensive damage
Waco Fire and Rescue units responded to an early morning fire Sunday. The call came in around 9:45 a.m. regarding a structure fire at 2421 Irvine Road. When units arrived, they reported heavy smoke from the structure. Chief Jason Rawlins told WBON early investigation pointed to the fire starting in the bedroom area of the […]
Ball releases staggering audit summary of former Estill County Clerk’s fee account
State Auditor Allison Ball released audits of the 2021, 2022, and 2023 financial statements of former Estill County Clerk Brian Crowe late Monday afternoon. State law requires the auditor’s office to conduct annual audits of county clerks. These audits cover the Estill County Clerk’s financial statements from July 1, 2021, through December 31, 2023, and […]
New Traffic Light at Greathouse Drive to go active tomorrow
For years the residents who live in the Hidden Hills and Kensington neighborhoods here in RIchmond have requested a traffic light be installed on their exit. With the addition of more car lots and now several more houses and the connection to the back entrance of Save A Lot that includes hundreds of new apartments […]
Richmond KSP seeking help in missing Rockcastle County man case
On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, around 3 PM, Kentucky State Police Post 11 Richmond say they received a call of a missing person in Rockcastle County. The man has been identified as Joseph D. Miller, 36, of Orlando. Miller was last seen around 12:00 P.M. on Friday, June 21st. Miller is approximately 6′ 0″ tall […]
Scathing 3-year audit of former Estill County Clerk Brian Crowe released today
Late Monday afternoon, State Auditor Allison Balls’ office released the results of three years of audits of the Estill County Clerk’s office, and former Clerk Brian Crowe. The audits were scathing in scope, even citing repeat offenses in much of the period of years 2021, 2022, and 2023. Among the auditor’s findings in the 2023 […]
Suspect sought in Rockcastle Co. robbery of Valero Food Mart Sunday
A suspect has been identified in the robbery of a Valero Food Mart in Rockcastle County earlier today, Sunday afternoon, June 30, 2024, around 4:15 p.m. Kentucky State Police Post 11 London is asking for the public’s help in identifying the man in the feature photo. If you have any information please contact Post 11 […]
Alex Miller and the magic of the “The Opry”-Road trip to Nashville
By R. David Shew Drove down to Nashville Thursday morning to watch Alex Miller stand in the Circle and make his debut on The Opry. Alex sang two songs, “My Daddy’s Dad” and “Puttin’ Up Hay,” and did not disappoint anyone. “My Daddy’s Dad” tells the story of his love for his grandfather, GB Miller, […]
Madison Central freshman wins second national title
Natilee Wells, an upcoming freshman at Madison Central won her second national title this weekend in Las Vegas Nevada. Wells is a Brazilian jiu jitsu practitioner out of 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Richmond. Wells traveled with her coach to Las Vegas to compete in the IBJJF American Nationals Event in both gi and nogi Teen […]
