Irvine Police investigating ”possible human remains” discovered at home in town
The Irvine Police Department is investigating what they believe to be human remains discovered in Estill County Wednesday evening. Investigators responded to Oak Street in Irvine last night around 9:30 after receiving a call from the home owner, who reportedly uncovered the remains on the property. The street and residence have been blocked to preserve evidence. According to Police, several […]
Squabble at Berea McDonalds leads to drug and gun charges for Richmond man
Berea Police were dispatched to the McDonald’s on Glades Road in Berea Monday around 1:30 for a reported argument between a couple in the parking lot. Officers discovered a man and a woman at the scene, and a background check of the man revealed he was a convicted felon with an active warrant for his arrest. During […]
Inmate found unresponsive identified as man who went on crime spree in Richmond in March
The Madison County Coroner has confirmed to WBON-TV9, that the inmate found unresponsive early Monday morning this week at the Madison Detention Center is 30-year-old Jordan Hall of Texas. You may remember the crimes Hall was charged with following that smash and grab back in March at Dan’s Discount Pawn on the Eastern Bypass with […]
Newby Country Store Celebrates Independence Day a day early
It was almost a picture-perfect night at the Newby Country Store celebrating the Fourth of July on the Third of July or a day early. Hot dogs and barbeque were on the menu as well as all types of candy for the young kids and me. However, it was a bit disappointing when I was […]
Human remains found in Garrard County last month identified as Lancaster man
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post is continuing to investigate human skeletal remains that were located in a field off of Crab Orchard Road (KY-39) in Garrard County on Sunday, June 4, 2023. As a result of the ongoing investigation, the State Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the remains as Glenn Caddell, 47 years old […]
Inmate found unresponsive in cell early Monday morning in Richmond
Early Monday morning, staff at the Madison County Detention Center discovered an inmate unresponsive in their cell. The call came in just after midnight Sunday, and after efforts to resuscitate the man failed, the Madison County Coroner was summoned to the scene. The inmate, a 30 year old male, is from Texas, with no known […]
Richmond Police respond to Friday shooting incidents
Richmond Police are currently investigating two shooting incidents which took place in Richmond today. The calls came in just after noon, reporting a shooting in one location and shortly after another shooting at another location. The incident is believed to have began as a road rage incident on the Eastern Bypass near Richmond Mall. Things […]
Black bear sightings on the rise in Madison County
In the Summer months, you may be taking out your trash when you spot an unusual dumpster diver — a black bear. These bears roam throughout Kentucky, and Summer is the time of year when many young black bears are pushed out of the areas where they were raised by older, dominant bears. This leaves the […]
Semi-truck wrecks, catches fire, impacts traffic on I-75 Thursday morning
At approximately 8:00 A.M. on Thursday, June 29th, Berea Fire Department responded to I-75 at the 82 mile marker on the north bound side for a vehicle accident involving a semi-truck. Upon arrival the crews found that a semi-truck and trailer had left the roadway and went over the embankment into a lightly wooded area. […]
Rally North America TV show “Backroads of Appalachia” rally passing through Richmond
Do you want to twist through the majestic Appalachia Mountains, driving along scenic back roads surrounded by over 85 sports cars, muscle cars, and other unique rides, searching for secret check points at incredible locations and items found uniquely along the route? Well tune into the Backroads of Appalachia Rally TV show. Backroads of Appalachia […]
Investigation by Irvine Police results in drug seizure and arrest
Following an extensive investigation by the Irvine Police Department, a search warrant was served on Cantrill Street yesterday in reference to narcotics trafficking. Officers executed the warrant and a search of the home allegedly recovering many drugs including fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana, pills and various paraphernalia items that were seized. A stolen handgun was also […]
The Future Of Cross Country In Madison County
When most folks in Madison County think of the best athletes to come from the area, they usually name the likes of Dominique Hawkins, Damien Harris, Larry Warford, and some other names which come up in the conversation. What most do not realize is these top athletes all have come from the top sports of basketball […]
NWS investigates Madison County, finds staggering evidence of 110 mph straight line winds, baseball size hail
The National Weather Service has teams in Madison County today, Monday June 26, 2023, investigating the severe and widespread damage that came fast and furious late Sunday night as a result of another frightening weather event. NWS representatives tell WBON-TV9 the preliminary findings are that intense, straight-line winds, packing strengths of a staggering 110 mph, belted parts […]
National Weather Service to investigate damages, failing sirens in Madison County
Widespread power outages and extensive property damage is being reported across the region a result of the severe storms that ravaged Madison and surrounding counties Sunday night. 70-80 mph wind gusts, along with nickel to ping pong ball size hail, pummeled the area for around an hour before midnight. There were unconfirmed reports of a tornado near the Eastern Bypass and Four Mile Road. […]
WBON-TV’s Weekend Lockup | 6/26/2023
Reuben Rose, age 54, booked 6/25/2023 Ulysses Lockett, age 59, booked 6/24/2023 Ricky Greer, age 24, booked 6/24/2023 Wendy Cox, age 48, booked 6/23/2023 Terry Anglin, age 46, booked 6/23/2023 Marie Crutcher, age 50, booked 6/24/2023 Jacob Masters, age 29, booked 6/24/2023 Desirae Waters, age 26, 6/25/2023
Family frantically searching for missing man, last known whereabouts near Clays Ferry Bridge
A local family continues to try to find their father after he mysteriously disappeared a week ago. Josh Woodhams has not been seen by his wife or children since Saturday night June 17, 2023, in the Polo Club Boulevard/Todds Road area of Lexington. Cell phone data indicates he was within a 3-mile radius of I-75 […]
Man urinates in and damages RPD cruiser after arrest
Last night around 11 p.m. June 22, 2023, Richmond Police responded to fight call at the Galaxy Bowling Center parking lot on Amberly Way. According to the police report, officers observed Christopher Vulgar of Waco yelling aggressively at other people in the area. The officer on scene stated Vulgar was slurring his speech, smelled of […]
10 years to the day since Brookelyn Farthings disappearance in Berea, family still hopeful
Today marks the 10-year anniversary of Brookelyn Farthings disappearance in Madison County, and her family is still fighting hard to find her and to keep her story alive. Farthing was last seen near Berea 10 years ago today, and no one has ever been charged in the case. Farthings nephew, Dylan Mayes, tells WBON-TV9 he […]
Richmond man, facing arrest for sexual abuse charges, allegedly attempts to smother himself
An 18-year-old Richmond man was arrested around noon yesterday, Monday June 19th, and charged with a litany of sexual abuse charges, stemming from numerous alleged encounters with a 13-year-old. According to citation, Alexander Kirkland of Judah Bear Boulevard in Richmond is facing rape, sodomy, strangulation, and 4th degree assault charges, among others. The charges stem […]
5-year-old fatally shot after 7-year-old finds firearm in Jackson County
The tragic death of a child is being investigated by Kentucky State Police Post 7 Richmond. According to KSP, the call came in Monday night in reference to an accidental shooting on Coal Road in Jackson County. Initial information indicates a 7-year-old child discovered a firearm and consequently shot the 5-year-old. Kentucky State Police, Richmond […]
WBON-TV’s Weekend Lockup | 6/19/2023
Akman Madden, age 32, booked 6/16/2023 Anthony Bartley, age 39, booked 6/19/2023 Iris Green, age 53, booked 6/18/2023 Jantz Richardson, age 34, 6/18/2023 Erickson Hartman, age 28, booked 6/17/2023
Feasibility study for revitalization of historic Glyndon Hotel approved by City of Richmond
The Richmond City Commission held a workshop meeting Thursday June 15, 2023, at City Hall. The agenda was packed with several key issues. The first order of business was the City of Richmond unanimously awarding a bid for the downtown revitalization project of the Glyndon Hotel and Collins Building. Weyland Ventures, a multi-disciplinary real estate […]
KSP investigates fatal collision in Lee County
Friday evening, June 16, 2023, just before 6:30 p.m., Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, received a call of a single vehicle collision with possible entrapment on KY-11 in Lee County. A 2006 Toyota Tacoma, operated by Joshua Phillips, 21 years old of Beattyville, was traveling south on Zoe Post Office Road in Lee County when […]
Menifee County Sheriff’s office search for man now missing for over a year
The Menifee County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help to find a missing person, James “Jimmy” Smallwood. Smallwood was last seen March 22, 2022, in Frenchburg. Smallwood’s description is 5’8″ and 140 pounds with sandy brown hair and blue eyes, with a skull tattooed on his left forearm and the word ‘dad tattooed on […]
Settlement agreement includes Madison County School District implementing major reforms
The Justice Department announced a settlement agreement Monday with Madison County Schools in Kentucky to resolve its investigation into complaints of serious and widespread racial harassment of Black and multi-racial students. The department opened its investigation in October 2021 under Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The department’s investigation uncovered numerous incidents of race-based […]
