KY 1411 in Lee County to be closed , March 27th
Drivers who use KY 1411 (South Fork Road) in Lee County should prepare to use an alternate route on Wednesday, March 27. The road will be closed at milepoint 4.5 for removal of trees adjacent to the road. This is approximately 0.4 miles south of KY 11, and is between Noe Mountain Road and the […]
Lancaster man chased and tased in Downtown Richmond
WBON-TV9 has learned more details concerning an arrest last Thursday in Downtown Richmond. Richmond Police say they observed 51-year-old Haskell Varney of Lancaster, who had several outstanding warrants for his arrest. Varney was spotted at the Sparks Medical Center on East Main St. in Richmond. When an officer tried to approach Varney, he states Varney […]
Richmond man sentenced in overdose death in Madison County
A Richmond man, Kris Allen Anglin, 36, was sentenced on Friday, by Chief U.S. District Judge Danny Reeves, to 262 months in prison, for conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine and fentanyl; distribution of fentanyl, that resulted in death; and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He is the second […]
Richmond man dies in early am motorcycle crash
A Richmond man was killed in an early morning motorcycle accident on the new Berea bypass today. Officials tell WBON TV-9 the accident occurred at the intersection of old US 25 and the new Berea Bypass (KY956). Madison County Coroner, Jimmy Cornelison, got the call a little after 5 am and later pronounced Bruce Anthony Kelley, age 42 […]
Man charged for ‘brake checking’ school bus in Madison County
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Berea College receives construction permit for low power FM radio station
Berea College Radio will soon be available on FM 91.7, thanks to a low-power FM license recently awarded by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The license permits Berea College to build a low power FM radio station by constructing an antenna and connecting it to a transmitter to broadcast. The new antenna will likely be […]
Ohio man arrested after pursuit that began in Richmond Wednesday
A police chase that began in Richmond ended in London earlier today. The pursuit started around exit 87 in Madison County down Interstate 75 ending in London. Kentucky State Police London Post confirm to WBON-TV9 they have arrested Samuel Howard Young age 43 of Ohio. Young is charged with 1st degree fleeing and evading, wanton […]
Berea Police investigate robbery at local restaurant
Early this morning, Monday March 11, 2024, Berea police responded to a call at the Hong Kong Buffet on Prince Royal Drive in Berea. Officers say the front glass doors were shattered at the establishment. Officers on scene observed a rock was used to break both glass doors to make entry into the restaurant. Subjects […]
Weekend Lockup 3-11-24
Gerrie Bailey- Assault 3rd Degree- Peace Officer- Communicable Bodily Fluid Brian Hatcher- Multiple Charges Pablo Martinez- No Operators License/ Operating Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol. Shannon Gardner- Assault 2nd Degree Gregory Wilson- Assault 4th Degree and Terroristic Threatening
Murder in Morehead investigated by KSP
Kentucky State Police Post 8 Morehead responded to a reported death March 9, 2024, at 7:30 pm. KSP was contacted by Rowan County Sheriff’s Department for assistance with the death investigation. The incident occurred at 55 Lafayette Drive in Morehead. State Police investigators determined that Matt Jones, 35 years of age from Morehead, was in […]
BOLO issued after Wolfe County shooter who fled scene still at large
This morning around 8:30 am, Kentucky State Police Morehead, received a call for assistance with a shooting incident that occurred in the Bethany community of Wolfe County. Investigators say they have determined that Pedro Torices fired a weapon striking an unknown individual. Pedro Torices had left the scene prior to law enforcement arriving and is […]
Coroner identifies 23-year-old who died in Richmond crash
The Fayette County Coroner’s office has released the identity of the woman who died in yesterday’s crash in Richmond. Taylor Baltimore, age 23, of Harlan died from injuries sustained in the two-vehicle accident near exit 87 on Tuesday March 5, 2024. The coroner’s report says wet roads are believed to have been a factor in […]
23-year-old Kentucky woman dies in Madison County crash
An accident that occurred earlier this afternoon in Richmond has resulted in the death of a young woman. Fayette County Coroner Gary Ginn’s office confirms a 23-year-old Kentucky woman was fatally injured in the accident. The woman was transferred from Baptist Health Richmond to a Lexington hospital this afternoon following the crash. The woman’s identity […]
U.S. Congressman Andy Barr endorses Darrell Billings for State Representative
Today, Congressman Andy Barr announced his support of Republican Darrell Billings for State Representative. Billings will be challenging incumbent Bill Wesley for the 91st congressional seat again this May. Since Wesley and Billings are both Republicans, the race will be decided again in the primary. The district is now comprised of Powell, Estill, and a […]
Weekend Lockup 3-4-24
Tyler McKinley- Fugitive From Another State Selena Stewart- Robbery, Prostitution and Promoting Prostitution Robert Meeks- Wanton Endangerment and Terroristic Threatening of the 3rd degree
Madison Detention Center receives high marks for their Moral Reconation Therapy program
The Madison County Detention Center recently received a distinct honor getting high marks from the Department of Corrections on their Moral Reconation Therapy program, Or MRT program for short. Moral Reconation Therapy, is a 12-step program which provides inmates an opportunity to earn 90 days off the end of their sentence. But in the long term it […]
Richmond Police investigation leads to 4 more arrests in organized crime style robbery attempt
Four individuals from Richmond have been apprehended and charged with first-degree robbery and engaging in organized crime. The arrests come after a several week investigation by the Richmond Police Department into a shooting incident that involved a man and a juvenile on January 8th of this year. That incident occurred on North Hill Street in Richmond. 20-year-old Elijah Carter of […]
U.S. Congressman James Comer endorses Darrell Billings for State Representative
Congressman James Comer has officially announced his endorsement of Republican candidate Darrell Billings for State Representative in District 91. In a press release today, Comer praised Billings as a steadfast conservative and a champion for the values cherished by the people of Kentucky. “Darrell Billings is a rock-solid conservative I am proud to support for State […]
Two children struck by car in Estill County Sunday
A tragedy in Estill County has a community praying for two children. According to sources close to the family, the two girls were outside near Stacy Lane Road Sunday, February 25, 2024 around 6:30 pm, That’s when the 5-year-old reportedly went out into the roadway. Her 11-year-old sister tried to grab her hand to pull her back out of […]
Inmate at large in Madison County after walk off
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, is searching for an inmate who walked away from the Bluegrass Career and Development Center shortly before 12:00 pm today, February 26th. KSP is searching for James D. Jackson, 43 years of age from Albany, KY, described as a white male, 5’11″ tall, weighing 181 pounds, with brown hair […]
Weekend Lockup 2-26-24
Saleemah Solomon Gashaw- Fugitive From Another State Mark Worrell- Robbery 1st Degree John Tonge-Contempt of Court Libel/Slander Resistanc To Order John Kemper- Contempt Of Court Libel/Slander Resistanc To Order Lesley Herring- Giving Officer False Identifying Information/Probation Violation
Woman arrested earlier this week, found deceased in cell this morning at Madison County Detention Center
A Clark County woman has died overnight at the Madison County Detention Center in Richmond. 46-year-old Tonya Spalding of Winchester was found unresponsive in her cell around 1:30 a.m. this morning Friday February 23,2024. Spalding was apprehended, Tuesday, at a home on Cank McWilliams Road in Eubank. She was taken into custody for multiple warrants out of […]
Waco man caught up in child predator “sting”
A man is currently in custody at the Madison County Detention Center after being ensnared in a sting operation targeting child sex predators. Kevin Perkins, 30, of Waco, was apprehended following an incident at a residence on Gibson Lane last night, Wednesday, February 21, 2024. Richmond Police Department officers responded to reports of a man […]
EKU named to Forbes List of America’s best employers
Eastern Kentucky University has been named as one of the best employers in Kentucky in the Forbes fifth annual list of America’s Best Employers by State. The university was among 49 employers across the Commonwealth recognized for worker satisfaction. EKU employs nearly 2,500 full- and part-time faculty and staff, making it one of the largest […]
AT&T customers hit with massive nationwide outage hitting south and southeast hard
**UPDATE** AT&T says all systems are now currently back online. FCC’s Department of Homeland Security to investigate mass outage. Tens of thousands of AT&T customers have been reported outages this morning for their home phone, internet and mobile phone services, according to Downdetector. The outages started popping up just before 3:30 a.m. Eastern Time, according […]
