Irvine woman facing charges after running over juveniles foot
An Irvine woman is facing charges after she allegedly ran over another young woman’s foot in Estill County Saturday night, April 22, around 11 p.m. following an altercation. According to Irvine Police, a domestic argument escalated between two adults and a juvenile on North Plum Street in Irvine. One of the adults, Shyanna Harris, reportedly […]
Accident claims life, injures another in Bath County
WBON-TV has gathered more information on another fatal accident that occurred Friday night, April 19, around 7:30 p.m. The collision occurred on Oakley Pebble Road in Bath County. Kentucky State Police Morehead post received a call for assistance with the single vehicle fatal collision from Bath County Dispatch. According to KSP, It was determined Steve Clarke, […]
Huge crowd and candidates gather at Chenault Vinyards for annual Madison Lincoln Day event
With only about three weeks remaining before Kentucky’s primary election, candidates are out in full force across the state shaking hands and courting voters. Many of those candidates were here in Madison County Friday night, for the annual Republican Party Lincoln Day Dinner. This years event was held at Chenault Vineyards, and it was a […]
Motorcyclist killed in head on collision Saturday morning
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, was contacted just before 7:30 a.m. this Saturday, April 22, regarding a two-vehicle collision on John Sims Highway in Lincoln County. According to KSP reports, a Harley Davidson motorcycle, operated by Donnie Rains, 40, of Williamsburg, was traveling north on John Sims Highway, crossed the center line, and collided […]
High speed pursuit in Madison ends with two arrests, stolen shotgun recovered
This morning around 7:30 a.m., the Madison County Sheriff’s office received a call from Lexington Police requesting mutual aid regarding a possible stolen vehicle traveling on I-75 southbound being operated by a missing juvenile. Sheriff’s officials were also advised the juvenile may be in possession of a stolen shotgun. Lexington Police advised they were tracking […]
Madison County Judge Executive joins county leaders to discuss opioid solutions
This week, Madison County Judge Executive Reagan Taylor joins a select group of county leaders for a two-day peer exchange in Granville and Vance Counties, N.C. hosted by the National Association of Counties (NACo). The meeting marks the first of two in-person meetings this year for the county leaders named to NACo’s Opioid Solutions Leadership […]
WBON-TV’s Weekend Lockup 4/17/2023
Laramie Harbour, age 33, booked, 4/16/2023 Duke Brinegar, age 48, booked 4/14/2023 Patricia Stamper, age 67, booked 4/15/2023 Raymond Kidd, age 39, booked 4/14/2023 Russell Wheeler, age 48, booked 4/14/2023 Reuben Rose, age 54, booked 4/14/2023
EKU Pedway modifications continue, Bypass lanes to be closed
Lane closures continue for the Eastern Bypass/KY 876 in Madison County as modifications to the EKU Pedway are made. From Monday, April 17 through Friday, April 21 – 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m., lane closures will be in effect between Lancaster Avenue (milepoint 8.15) and Veterans Boulevard (milepoint 8.33). A single lane closure will begin […]
Long time KY Representative and businessman Lonnie Napier passes
Lonnie Nelson Napier, 82, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023 at Baptist Health Lexington following a brief illness. Napier represented the 36th District in the Kentucky House of Representatives for 28 years, from 1985 until 2013. In his successful 1984 campaign, Napier received the endorsement of President Ronald Reagan. According to his […]
Danville man on moped killed in Sunday crash
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, was contacted just before 1:00 a.m., Sunday, April 16, 2023, in reference to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Main Street and Second Street in Boyle County. The initial investigation indicates an Adly moped, operated by Chadwick Thomas, 47, of Danville, was traveling South on North Second Street […]
Richmond man dies in early morning Sunday accident
A fatality accident occurred in Madison County early this Sunday morning around 4 a.m. The accident involved a single vehicle around the 91-mile marker of the southbound lane on I-75. The driver apparently lost control and flipped the vehicle, causing the man to be ejected. The man was pronounced dead of blunt force trauma by […]
Two Irvine men facing trafficking charges after arrests
Detectives with the Madison County Drug Task Force concluded an investigation on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, charging two individuals accused of trafficking in controlled substances. The initial investigation, which began in 2022, alleges that Chad Newman, 38 years old and Russell Riddell, 46 years old, both of Irvine, were involved in trafficking in illegal narcotics […]
Authorities ISO thief who stole church van from Jackson County church
Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post is investigating the theft of a stolen church van from ‘Gray Hawk Baptist Church’ in McKee that occurred Friday night, April 7th. The vehicle is a silver 2007 Ford Econoline E350, KY registration plate “AVM088”. It has “Gray Hawk Baptist Church on the front, back, and sides of the van, […]
Streets listed to get new asphalt in Berea, as Allen Company wins bid
Berea City Government announced this week that The Allen Company is expected to begin the city’s spring street resurfacing project soon, after the company was awarded a contract for the job last week. The Allen Company was the lone bidder for the project, with a bid of $819,991. It was accepted in a unanimous vote […]
Horrific conditions lead to seizure of 23 dogs and summons issued for Berea couple
First responders and rescuers are describing the scene as horrific. It’s a case that started last Wednesday, April 4th when a welfare check call was placed for a home at 2975 Lambert Road in Berea. Although technically in Rockcastle County, these are Berea addresses, in much of the area. Officers say the initial call requested […]
WBON-TV’s Weekend Lockup 4/10/2023
Jason Marcum, age 35, booked 4/10/2023 Randell Moore, age 38, booked 4/7/2023 Daniel Richardson, age 33, booked 4/7/2023 James McDowell, age 30, booked 4/8/2023
Easter murder in Clay City
A stabbing today in Clay City has one man in custody, and a woman also charged in the crime. Kentucky State Police Post 8, Morehead say they received a call for assistance from Powell County dispatch on Sunday April 9 at around 3:13 a.m. in reference to a stabbing. Troopers responded to 1270 Frames Branch […]
Expect spring and summer check point/stops by Richmond Police
The Richmond Police Department announced today they will conduct periodic traffic safety checkpoints beginning in May and ending in December 2023. The checkpoints will be at designated locations where statistics have shown a high number of vehicle crashes. The Police Department, in a statement released today said “Traffic Safety Checkpoints are a valuable tool used […]
KSP make drug arrest of Ohio man in East Bernstadt
Trooper Jason Smith conducted a traffic stop on Arthur Ridge Road in the East Bernstadt community of Laurel County yesterday, April 4, 2023 around 3:15 PM, According to KSP, Trooper Smith determined the driver, Charles S. Sparks, 60, of Hamilton, OH was driving under the influence. Upon further investigation approximately (12.7) ounces of suspected methamphetamine […]
KSP Post 7 Richmond releases locations of targeted safety check points
Effective immediately, the following locations are approved Traffic Safety Checkpoint Locations for the Post 7 District. At these checkpoints troopers will be targeting impaired drivers, checking for properly restrained adults and children and observing for any other safety violations. Traffic Safety Checkpoints for Boyle County Traffic Safety Checkpoints for Clark County None listed Traffic Safety […]
KSP, Richmond Post, investigate pedestrian fatality in Mercer County
A Salvisa man is dead following a fatal collision on Tuesday. The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, was contacted just before 8:00 AM on April 4th in reference to a single-vehicle collision involving a pedestrian on Louisville Road (US-127) in Mercer County. Investigators have determined that a vehicle operated by 25-year-old Wyatt Lucas of Lexington […]
Madison County Sheriff’s office seeking runaway juvenile
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance locating in what they describe as a runaway juvenile. Joseph Kirby, 15 years old, was last seen this Monday evening walking on Raven Drive in Richmond. Joseph Kirby is 5’8” and weighs 120lbs. He has brown hair and hazel eyes. Joseph has a tattoo […]
Man throws hammer into semi windshield on 1-75 this morning
A man acting incoherently was taken into custody this morning after Richmond Police responded to the bizarre scene on I-75. An officer arriving on the scene just before 8 a.m. discovered 30-year-old Patrick Doncov of Michigan on the southbound lane throwing objects at passing vehicles. The officer also located what appeared to be the subjects […]
WBON-TV’s Weekend Lockup 4/3/2023
Mariah Garcia, age 25, booked 3/31/2023 Darrel Smith, age 52, booked 4/1/2023 Melissa Owen, age 38, booked 3/31/2023 Timothy Reed, age 50, booked 4/2/2023 Jessica Spicer, age 36, booked 4/2/2023 Joshua Stokley, age 35, booked 4/1/2023
Man arrested after allegedly ‘cattle prodding’ children
A Laurel County man is facing charges after allegedly using an electric cattle prod on his children. According to the Laurel County Sheriff office, Sheriff’s Deputy Greg Poynter arrested Anthony L. Jones, age 32, of East Bernstadt on Friday morning March 31, 2023 around 10:15 AM. The arrest occurred off Littontown Road, approximately 4 miles […]
