Both drivers killed in Powell County head on collision Wednesday
On Wednesday August 16, 2023, Kentucky State Police Morehead was notified by Powell County Dispatch of a two-vehicle injury collision. The collision occurred on KY 11 in Clay City. Through the investigation, Troopers determined that William Thompson, 80 years of age from Clay City was operating a Dodge pickup on KY 11. Priscilla Davis, 79 […]
Powell County authorities looking for suspect that fled in Old Clay City Road area
If you live in Powell County on Maple Street in the Holman Drive, Pamela Drive, and Riverview Drive area, police are currently searching for a suspect that fled from law enforcement and asking homeowners in that area keep an eye out around your property. The suspect was last seen entering the woods off of the southern side of Riverview […]
Berea man charged with alleged rape of victim under 12
A Berea man is now charged with a Class A felony of first-degree rape of a victim, under 12 years of age. Abel Jarquin Ramirez of Baugh Street in Berea was arrested Monday stemming from an incident last year in June, where he allegedly engaged his own daughter under 12, in adult relations. The charges were […]
Two die in Lee County crash Saturday night
On Saturday night August 12, 2023, just before 9:00 p.m., Kentucky State Police, Post 7, Richmond, received a call of a single vehicle collision with possible entrapment on KY-52 west in Lee County. KSP say a 2006 Ford F-150, operated by Joshua Reed, 39 years old, of Versailles, was traveling west on Ky-52 in Lee […]
Suspect identified in crash and dash at Dinner Bell
We are learning more details about that high-speed pursuit Thursday night August 10, 2023, that began in Mount Vernon and ended in Berea. It all allegedly began when Kentucky State Police attempted to make a stop on a vehicle just before 6 pm for a traffic infraction in Mount Vernon. The driver of the SUV […]
Drama at Dinner Bell in Berea Thursday evening
A high-speed pursuit that began in Mount Vernon and ended in Berea last night, has us with a few more questions than answers. What we have been able to confirm is that an officer with Kentucky State Police attempted to make a stop on a vehicle just before 6 pm for a traffic infraction in […]
Escaped Madison County inmate recaptured
The man who escaped custody Monday in Madison County has been recaptured. The Kentucky State Police, Post 7, in Richmond, was contacted just before 11:30 a.m. Monday by the Madison County Detention Center regarding the escape of 31 year-old Thomas B. Crowe of Berea. Crowe escaped custody and fled from the detention bus enroute to […]
KSP in search of escaped inmate from Madison County
The Kentucky State Police, Post 7, in Richmond, was contacted just before 11:30 a.m. Monday by the Madison County Detention Center regarding an escaped inmate. The initial investigation alleges Thomas B. Crowe, 31 years old of Richmond, escaped custody and fled from the detention bus enroute to a rehabilitation facility. He is described as being […]
Update on dog rescued from Gorge Sunday that suffered multiple copperhead bites
The Wolfe County Search and Rescue Team is busy during the spring and summers in the Red River Gorge area, but Sunday around 1:00 p.m., WCSART received a 911 call for an untypical rescue. A dog was reportedly in distress near Turtle Back Arch off Rock Bridge Road. According to the search team, the dog […]
Husband and wife found dead in Jackson County Saturday night
On Saturday August 5, 2023, just before 7:00 P.M., Kentucky State Police, Post 7, Richmond, received a call from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office requesting investigative assistance in regards to a deceased female who had been located outside of a residence on Cave Springs Road in Jackson County. KSP Troopers, Detectives, and the Jackson County […]
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Richmond Youth Team Dominates at Knoxville Tournament
The 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Richmond youth team traveled over 2 hours to the Knoxville Convention Center in Tennessee on Saturday, August 5th. With nine youth competitors between the ages of 7 and 14, the team emerged triumphant, earning the title of youth tournament champions. Leading the charge was Natilee Wells, a recent national title […]
Elias Reynolds captures history of Enrich building in Mural
If you were traveling down South Second Street this past weekend, the mural on the Enrich building should have caught your attention. Elias Reynolds, an Ashland artist who is originally from Richmond, worked Saturday and Sunday to finish his mural which pays tribute to the history of the Enrich building. From 1915 to 2023, Reynolds […]
Corbin woman dies in fatal crash Saturday in Williamsburg
The Kentucky State Police, London Post was contacted by Whitley County Sheriff’s Office for assistance on a two-vehicle fatal collision that occurred at the intersection of US 25W and Falls Creek Road in Whitley County around 2:30 Saturday afternoon. KSP states a Jeep Patriot operated by Charles L. Robinson 68 years old of Corbin, […]
Bullying/prejudices examined in new film to be screened at EKU
There’s a new film called “Bully High” and itis making its way to Richmond for a special screening, thanks to the Eastern Kentucky University Psychology Clinic. In what promoters are calling a “coming-of-age drama,” the film tackles some of today’s most controversial issues such as religious prejudice, sexual orientation, and bullying. The movie will screen on Wednesday, […]
18-year-old killed in tragic accident at Clays Ferry Wednesday night
The Fayette County Coroner has confirmed a fatality Wednesday evening near the Clays Ferry Bridge. Killed in a freak accident was 18-year-old Braxton Willoughby of Camargo. Willougby had just graduated from Montgomery County High School this year and was a member of the football team. Investigators say the boy was killed after being hit by a […]
Warrants, drugs land Irvine woman in jail
This Sunday morning, July 30th, 2023, around 10:15 am, Estill County Sheriff Chris Flynn observed a woman walking on Sandhill Church Road. He reports he recognized the female who had two known active warrants for her arrest. As the sheriff made contact with her, she reportedly gave false identifying information before attempting to flee on […]
Two confirmed dead in Foxhaven Drive shootings Saturday night in Richmond, identified
An apparent domestic situation in Madison County has resulted in the death of two people. The shootings took place around 10:15 Saturday night, July 29, 2023 around 1640 Foxhaven Drive. According to Madison County Coroner Jimmy Cornelison, deceased is a 24-year-old black female, and 33-year-old white male. Law enforcement began canvassing the area and searching […]
Richmond Police rescue missing Alabama youth, charge man with kidnapping
On Wednesday, the Richmond Police Department received information about a possible missing juvenile from Alabama suspected to be in Richmond. Local detectives worked closely with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and recovered the youth at a local restaurant with the suspect. That suspect was immediately taken into custody and identified as 43-year-old Glendon Carpenter of […]
Locals participate and excel at 2023 IBJJF Pan Am Martial Arts Championship
2700 youth gathered in Orlando Florida over this past weekend to find out who has what it takes to be the best at the IBJJF Pan Ams event held annually. Natilee Wells, an upcoming 8th-grade student at Madison Middle School, secured an outstanding victory at the IBJJF Pan Am Championship. Representing 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu […]
Berea woman leads authorities on high-speed pursuit on US 25 Wednesday
Wednesday, July 26, 2023, just before 4:30 p.m., Kentucky State Trooper Hutchison attempted to make a traffic stop on a Red Toyota Tacoma for a vehicle infraction on US-25 in Madison County. The operator, Jennifer Martin, 44 years old of Berea, failed to stop, and that initiated a pursuit. KSP Troopers followed the fleeing vehicle […]
Richmond postal service worker accused of having relationship with minor
A Richmond man is now facing multiple charges following an investigation into an alleged sexual relationship with a minor. The Richmond Police Department say they began receiving reports of the alleged encounters on July 9th, 2023. When the victim was questioned about the allegations, she reportedly told officers that she had begun a sexual relationship […]
KSP investigating officer-involved shooting in Berea
Photo courtesy Jay Buckner A man has been taken into custody after an officer-involved shooting that occurred around 10:30 today in Berea. According to Mayor Bruce Fraley, the incident was prompted by a shots fired call and involved Berea Police. The shooting took place during a domestic dispute on Redbud Drive, located off South Dogwood […]
WBON-TV’s Weekend Lockup | 7/24/2023
Robert Girdner, age 42, booked 7/21/2023 Robert Still, age 46, booked 7/22/2023 Donald Pierce, age 32, booked 7/22/2023 Tanner Banks, age 27, booked 7/22/2023 Emma Baily, age 35, booked 7/22/2023 Tammy Isaacs, age 57, booked 7/21/2023 Bobbie Byrd, age 48, booked 7/21/2023
AppHarvest files for bankruptcy
AppHarvest, a Kentucky-based indoor agriculture company, has filed for bankruptcy in the federal bankruptcy court for the Southern District of Texas. The company’s financial challenges led to this decision, including concerns over cash flow and the potential foreclosure of its Richmond greenhouse, which were disclosed to investors back in November. CEO Tony Martin addressed the […]
Shooting Friday on Doylesville Road in Madison Co. sends one to hospital, one to jail
The Kentucky State Police, Post 7, Richmond, was contacted just before 2:30 p.m. this afternoon in reference to a shooting that occurred on Doylesville Road in Madison County. The initial investigation indicates Robert Girdner, 42 years old of Richmond, came to the property of Jerald Barger, 74 years old of Madison County, and confronted him. […]
