KSP arrest suspect involved in attempted murder of Olive Hill police officer
On Monday, June 12, at approximately 3:14 p.m. EST, the Kentucky State Police Post was contacted by Carter County 911 emergency dispatch center stating an Olive Hill Police Department (OHPD) officer had been involved in a shooting. The officer was flown to St. Mary’s Medical Center where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The officer has […]
Madison County Schools move to make institutional changes after discrimination investigation
The U.S. Justice Department has announced that the Madison County school district has agreed to implement “institutional changes” to address widespread harassment of Black and multiracial students. The investigation, launched in October 2021, uncovered numerous cases of race-based harassment, including derogatory racial comments and displays of the Confederate flag, which the district failed to consistently […]
Celebrating music in Madison County
This past weekend, it was a pleasure to celebrate a birthday with some special music in Madison County and wonderful weather. Friday night, the Richmond Area Arts Council featured the Derek Isaacs Band at the Richmond Centre from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. The night was a glorious June night, and the music was exceptional […]
Father, son fight in car while traveling on 75, prompting numerous calls to 911
Sunday evening around 6:30 p.m., multiple calls came into 911 concerning two men assaulting each other in a red Mercedes traveling south on I 75. 911 operators were able to ping their location near the 77-mile marker. One of the men involved in the confrontation was also calling 911 and eventually met officers at his father’s residence at […]
Richmond Police follow blood trail to Turpin Drive Saturday night for arrest
Friday night June 10, 2023, at around 8:30, Richmond police discovered an injured man in the area of Edwards and Third Street in Richmond, allegedly covered in blood from an apparent stab wound to his arm. The victim was taken to Baptist Health Richmond for his wounds. The officers report following a blood trail that […]
WBON-TV’s Weekend Lockup | 6/12/2023
Keith Whitaker, age 53, booked 6/11/2023 Jason Petiprin, age 45, booked 6/9/2023 Michael Evans, age 37, booked 6/11/2023 Sandra Sturgill, age 46, booked 6/9/2023
Nicholasville woman, struck while outside her car on Bluegrass Parkway by impaired driver, dies
The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 12 is investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Friday June 9, 2023, at approximately 4 P.M. The Collison occurred in the area of the 64 mile marker on the Bluegrass Parkway in Woodford County. A 2015 Ford Explorer operated by Justin Vanderwater, was traveling West on the […]
Registration open for Fall 2023 youth sports in Richmond
As the 2023 spring Richmond Little League season wraps up, signups are officially active for the Fall season that will start on August 19th and run through early October. There will be eight different leagues in the Fall ranging from three and four year-olds playing wee ball all the way up to the senior league […]
AppHarvest financial woes compounded with threat of foreclosure on new Richmond facility
AppHarvest is facing a foreclosure action against its 60-acre farm on Speedwell Road here in Richmond. That’s according to a report by the Commonwealth Journal. Citing a court filing in Madison Circuit Court, AppHarvest risks losing one of its largest greenhouse facilities to foreclosure if it doesn’t reach a resolution with a creditor demanding over […]
Two females elude, hit trooper head on then crash into Winchester home
The Kentucky State Police observed a stolen 2018 Black Honda Accord on Newtown Pike, which the Lexington Police Department had previously been in pursuit of earlier today, and contacted the Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, in reference to a “BOLO” of the stolen vehicle in question. A traffic stop was initiated, but the vehicle failed […]
Richmond man in custody after alleged confession to relations with daughter
Friday night, June 2nd, 2023, the Richmond Police Department was contacted by the Lancaster Police Department in reference to an 18-year-old female that reported to Lancaster Police that she had been sexually assaulted in Richmond by her biological father. The female was taken to Ephraim McDowell regional Medical Center in Danville by Lancaster Police for examination. […]
WBON-TV’s Weekend Lockup | 6/5/2023
Brent Still, age 42, booked 6/2/2023 Charity King, age 47, booked 6/2/2023 Adam Castle, age 48, booked 6/2/2023 Marvin Barron, age 34, booked 6/2/2023
KSP: Ravenna man jailed following Furnace Junction Road shooting
A Ravenna man has been taken into police custody, after reportedly shooting a man at an Estill County residence. Officials with the Kentucky State Police say they were contacted around 9:00 p.m. on Sunday June 4th in reference to the shooting which occurred on Furnace Junction Road. Based on initial investigations, officials have determined that […]
Motorcycle operator sent to hospital for evaluation after wreck near Madison/Estill line
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post was contacted just before 4:30 p.m. today Sunday, June 4, 2023, in reference to a single-vehicle collision on KY-52 near the Madison/Estill County line. KSP tells WBON-TV9 that a 2019 Silver Yamaha motorcycle, operated by James Hernandez of Florida was traveling on KY-52 near Bybee Loop when he lost […]
Human remains discovered in Garrard, Richmond KSP investigating
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post was contacted just before 2:00 pm today Sunday, June 4, 2023, in reference to possible human remains discovered in Garrard County. KSP investigators say human skeletal remains were located in a field off of Crab Orchard Road (KY-39) in Garrard County. The remains were removed by the Garrard County Coroner and […]
Subject of weekend Golden Alert found safe, Madison EMA addresses backlash from citizens
A Golden Alert, that was the subject of much controversy on Saturday morning, June 3, 2023 of a man missing, has now been resolved. Jason Alita, 43 years old of Richmond has been found safe earlier this Sunday June 4, according to authorities. Madison County Emergency Management systems first issued a vague alert around 4;30 […]
Cameron visits Richmond on the campaign trail
Following recent visits by Governor Andy Beshear in Madison County, Kentucky Attorney General and gubernatorial candidate Daniel Cameron was in Richmond today speaking at a function held at Lynwood Estate on Lexington Road. Madison County Judge Executive Reagan Taylor introduced Cameron to the large crowd around noon on Friday, commending the Attorney General for his […]
Escaped Madison County inmate captured in Maysville
In an update to a story we’ve been following since Thursday, The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, has apprehended Tyler J. Blevins, the inmate who walked away from the Bluegrass Career and Development Center. The Maysville Police Department contacted the Richmond Post, stating that Blevins was arrested for 2nd Degree Escape. He has been lodged […]
Madison County inmate at large after walk away
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, is looking for an inmate who walked away from the Bluegrass Career and Development Center just before 6:00 am this morning, June 1st, 2023. The initial investigation indicates Tyler J. Blevins, 32 years of age from Vanceburg, KY, walked away from the facility in Richmond. He is described as […]
Richmond man arrested in sexual assault investigation
A Richmond man is now behind bars after reportedly sexually assaulting a victim in Madison County. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office report responding to the incident on Monday April, 15th. The initial investigation resulted in a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner test being completed at a local medical facility on the victim. The case led police […]
Madison County Sports Deserves A Thank You
Thank you Madison County athletes. This past year has certainly been a journey. Growing up in Richmond, Kentucky has offered a unique experience which has ultimately led me to where I am right now — being a local sports broadcaster. Of course, this is only the start. Visions of being the voice of the Kentucky […]
Madison Counties ‘TRACKS’ system receives national recognition
A software system that was developed internally by employees of Madison County Government has received a national award. The award honors innovative and effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents.. Madison County Government and their ‘Tracks: digital revolution and paperless government platform’ has been recognized with an Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties. […]
Wanted man who fled Richmond Police on foot, found hiding in drainage ditch
Friday May 26, 2023, Richmond Police responded to a residence on Cottonwood Drive in Richmond to assist with serving an arrest warrant for a resident at that location for failure to appear in court in both Fayette and Montgomery Counties, where warrants were issued. According to the arrest citation, after the subject realized police were […]
Richmond overdose investigation leads to manslaughter charges
A Lexington man was arrested today and lodged in the Madison County Detention center charged with manslaughter, second-degree. The arrest is the result of an investigation of an incident that occurred back in January of 2022, where officers responded to an overdose on Memory Lane in Richmond. The victim was transported to Baptist Health Richmond, where he was pronounced dead. […]
Lane closures continue for Eastern Bypass/KY 876 in Madison County
According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, lane closures will remain in effect this week in Richmond between Lancaster Avenue (milepoint 8.15) and Veterans Boulevard (milepoint 8.33). Single lane closures (both westbound and eastbound) will continue this week, beginning at 8:00 am and concluding by approximately 4:00 pm each day this week to continue work on […]
