Richmond man hits $500,000 off lottery scratch off ticket
A Richmond man, who has chosen to keep his identity a secret, won $500,000 after purchasing a $20 Wild Numbers 100X scratch-off ticket. According to lottery officials, the man stopped at the Gasoline Alley store in Winchester on December 3, where he purchased the ticket. The man says he’s an avid lottery player, and that he’s won $1,000 on […]
Body found today just off South Madison in Irvine, near railroad tracks
The Estill County Coroner’s office was called out around noon today, December 18, 2023, after the discovery of a body in Irvine. The man, who appears to be in his 50’s, was found just off South Madison Avenue next to the railroad tracks. Official say the man’s body was found by a bystander and foul play is not […]
Marshmallow the Highland Cow at Newby
Newby Country Store hosted Marshmellow the Highland Cow Sunday December 18, 2023. It was Marshmallow’s debut appearance. Young boys and girls were lined up waiting on Marshmallow’s owners to bring him down to Newby at 11 a.m. Sunday morning. Daylan Cutlon, Marshmallow’s owner, informed me that he was presently surprised when he and his wife, […]
Clark County teen dies in apparent farm accident
A 17-year-old Clark County student has lost his life in what’s being described as a farm accident. Clark County Public Schools released a statement this Sunday evening that we have included at the end of the story. The school statement was approved by the Phelps family. Ryan Phelps, a 17-year-old senior at George Rogers Clark High […]
Man enters Richmond Walmart, inflicts critical injuries on self
Richmond Police and other first responders were called to Walmart in Richmond tonight for an unusual situation around 9:30. Police say a man entered the store with the intention of buying a firearm. When he was denied, he reportedly took a knife from store inventory and went to the Walmart bathrooms. The man apparently started inflicting self-harm […]
KSP make arrest in fatal hit and run involving a pedestrian
The Kentucky State Police Post 12 responded to the 2000 block of US 62 in Anderson County in reference to a fatal hit and run incident involving a pedestrian today December 15, 2023. A male individual, Benjamin Carpenter (30 years old) from Lawrenceburg was pronounced deceased on scene by the Anderson County Coroner’s Office. Through […]
Quick response to fire in Kingston Thursday night saves property
Photo credit Richard Esakov and Elliott Stoddard.
Millers Creek road in Estill County will be closed Friday
Drivers who use KY 1571 (Millers Creek Road) just east of Ravenna in Estill County will need to find an alternate route on Friday, Dec. 15. The road will be closed at the one-lane bridge crossing Cow Creek at milepoint 0.4 so deck repairs can be made. This will affect travel between Beattyville and Irvine/Ravenna. […]
KSP arrest Wilmore man on child pornography charges
The Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch arrested Jason M. Horton, 42, on charges related to child sexual abuse material. Mr. Horton was arrested as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation. The KSP Electronic Crime Branch began the investigation after discovering the suspect sharing images of child sexual exploitation online. The […]
Captain Manley of Madison County Sheriff’s Office dies after medical episode
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office has informed WBON of the passing of one of their officers. According to the sheriff’s office, Captain Sam Manley was eating lunch at a Richmond restaurant when he experienced a medical emergency. Emergency services were called, and Captain Manley was transported to Baptist Health Richmond, escorted by fellow Madison County […]
Who doesn’t like their picture taken with Santa? Not me….
Photo credit Kim Owens
Fire destroys Clark County barn and contents, threatens another
Two barns in Clark County have been destroyed by fire this Monday night December 11, 2023, The Clark County Fire Department responded around 5:30 tonight to reports of a fire on the Combs Ferry Road. When fire crews arrived on scene, they discovered two barns were burning. One barn was able to be saved, but the other […]
Body found in Winchester identified, police continue to investigate
The body that was discovered Thursday night around 5:30 in Winchester has been identified as 49-year-old Michael McIntosh. The body has been sent to Frankfurt for an autopsy. McIntosh’s body was found on Redwing Drive near the Valvoline station. No further details are being provided at this time by the Clark County Coroner’s Office and […]
City Governments prosper through annexation, at expense of Counties
Guest Editorial Billy Ray Huges Magistrate District 3 Why would the Kentucky legislature enact a bill (SB 141) that would put a one year pause on city annexations? It was such an important topic that the legislature wanted to do a deep dive on the issue. Growing cities are a concern for counties and that […]
Richmond man shot multiple times in apparent robbery attempt on East Main in Richmond
A man was shot multiple times Friday night December 8, 2023 in Richmond. According to Richmond Police, officers responded to a report of an attempted robbery in the area of Holly Street around 7:30 p.m. The victim, Shawn Dargavell, 32 of Richmond, told police he had just left the East Main Tobacco Shop, behind the […]
Richmond man tries to squat woman’s home
Kentucky state police arrested a Richmond man this week for allegedly trying to take over a woman’s home. The victim told troopers she had been allowing 52-year-old Harold Edwards of Richmond to stay at her residence on Estonia Drive in Richmond, while she cared for a sick family member. She told officers when she returned to […]
KY voter registration surges after election
Secretary of State Michael Adams announced that voter registration surged in the weeks following the 2023 general election, with 10,607 new registrations from November 8th through 30th. “Surging voter registration reminds us that we must prepare for a high turnout in the 2024 election,” said Adams. In November, 7,278 voters were removed – 5,461 deceased voters, […]
Body found in Winchester Thursday night
Another body has been discovered in the area, this one in Winchester. Clark County Coroner Neal Oliver says the body of a male was found on Redwing Drive sometime Thursday evening December 7, 2023. The identity of the man, or apparent cause of death, has not been released as of yet, as extended family and […]
KSP Trooper Wins Impaired Driving Award 34 Times
Pictured from left to right: Matt McCoy KOHS Impaired Driving Program Coordinator, KSP Sergeant Steve Walker, KOHS Executive Director Bill Bell.
Bluegrass Crime Stoppers release pics of SUV that killed Lexington woman
Bluegrass Crime Stoppers has released two photos of the vehicle believed to be connected to the hit-and-run that killed a pedestrian in Lexington recently. On Tuesday, November 21, 2023, Anna Kolokotas was on North Broadway, near Fourth Street, when she was struck by this white SUV. Police say the vehicle then fled the scene. Kolokotas passed away at UK […]
Hit and run driver believed to have hit gas main valve on Speedwell Road
An apparent hit and run driver is responsible for hitting a main gas line valve on Speedwell Road in Madison County Tuesday night December 5, 2023. That caused a major gas leak in the area. That according to officials with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, The incident occurred sometime just before 8:30 in the 1800-1900 […]
Richmond Parks and Rec bringing holiday ice skating rink to town
Richmond Parks and Recreation Department is bringing in a new holiday treat this year! For a limited time this year, you can enjoy ice skating this week at Irvine-McDowell Park! The rink will be open Thursday, December 7th and Friday, December 8th from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM; Saturday, December 9th from 12:00 PM – 8:00 […]
8 hour standoff in Berea ends with tear gas, womans arrest
**UPDATED SUNDAY DEC. 3, 2023** A long standoff in Madison County that lasted several hours Saturday, came to an end late Saturday night with an arrest. According to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, the initial investigation indicates Misti Robertson of Richmond went to a family members residence on Fentress Lane in Berea, armed with handguns. […]
“Mercury spill” causes Dollar General evacuation in Ravenna
Estill County Emergency Management Services along with other first responders were on scene around 8:30 Thursday evening at the Dollar General Store in Ravenna for a reported mercury spill. According to officials with Estill County EMA, representatives from the Kentucky Energy and Enviromental Department were called in and verified someone had spilled mercury in the […]
KSP looking for man missing for 2 months who frequented Madison, other surrounding areas
The Kentucky State Police are looking for a missing person that is known to frequent Madison County and other areas in our viewing area. On Monday, November 27, 2023 around 6:30 P.M., KSP Post 2 received a call about a missing person in Muhlenberg County. The man is Breathitt Kelly (AKA Bret), 52, of Central City. […]
