Richmond woman facing charges after mother and children found in deplorable conditions
A call for a disoriented elderly woman last month by Richmond police has resulted in the arrest of a Madison County woman. On February 27, 2023, Richmond Police we’re dispatched to Laurel Street in Richmond for an elderly female who stated she became lost while walking her dog. The officer returned the elderly woman to […]
Library to unveil permanent marker to Richmond’s seven Tuskegee Airmen this month
Richmond’s seven Tuskegee Airmen who served during World War II are to be recognized with a specific interpretive marker at the Richmond location of the Madison County Public Library. The marker will be located outside of the building near a mural that was painted by Graham Allen of First Lieutenant Frank D. Walker. A special […]
WBON-TV’s Weekend Lockup 3/6/2023
Adam Means, age 21, booked 3/4/2023 Latricia Johnson, age 40, booked 3/4/2023 Jose Alalos Quezada, age 39, booked 3/3/2023 Brian Tolliver, age 43, booked 3/3/2023 Keaton Taylor, age 18, booked 3/3/2023 Bobby Allen, age 20, booked 3/5/2023 Brandon Wehry, age 38, booked 3/5/2023
Impersonating troopers/storm damage scams abound, what you should know
Kentucky State Police, Post 12 Frankfort has been contacted by numerous victims in the post area regarding a phone scam. Citizens have received calls from someone stating they are a trooper with Kentucky State Police and there is civil litigation against them. The caller then demands an immediate payment over the phone to avoid being arrested. Law enforcement WILL […]
I-75 pavement project to last all summer in Madison County
Southbound I-75 commuters can expect interstate repairs to last throughout the summer of 2023, and the project starts soon. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has scheduled the paving project for Madison County between the Duncannon Lane/KY 2872 – Exit 83 and the Rockcastle County line – Exit 73. The project includes ditching, shoulder work, milling and […]
Berea man charged with rape of juvenile
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Berea man after an investigation into sexual misconduct. Officials’ investigation into Michael Mays, 43 years old of Berea, allege he engaged in sex crimes with a juvenile in the month of February. The investigation, being led by Detective Donovan Nolan, resulted in the arrest of Michael Mays […]
Irvine man charged with thefts from Richmond construction sites
On February 26, 2023, Deputy Dakota Begley with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of College Hill Road in Waco, regarding a disturbance/attempted theft. The initial call said the homeowner observed an individual attempting to steal a trailer and was holding that individual until law enforcement could arrive. According to the report, […]
300 acres, and site of historic Battle of Richmond under new ownership in April
Over 300 acres and landmarks in the Battlefield area of Madison County will come under new ownership April 1, 2023. In a deal finalized by both Madison County and Richmond City officials in January, the City of Richmond will assume ownership of the Battlefield Visitors Center, the House, all the walking paths, two empty lots, […]
Irvine man charged with 1st degree rape of victim under 12, other charges
An Estill county man has been arrested and charged with rape first-degree of a victim under 12 years of age. Tuesday, February 28 around 3 p.m., Kentucky State Police apprehended 40-year-old Nicolas Puckett of Irvine. Puckett is also charged with possessing matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor under 12, failure to comply with sex offender […]
Who to call about Madison County’s new FM Alert Radios (hint, it’s not post office)
The new “FM Alert” receivers from Madison County EMA/CSEPP started arriving this week to Madison County residents, prompting a large volume of calls to the wrong people. The Post Office reports they have received many calls already regarding the new receivers from residents with questions, they cannot answer. Madison County Emergency Management/CSEPP issued a request today to […]
Community Chemical Weapons Groups to Hold Public Meeting
The Kentucky Chemical Demilitarization Citizens’ Advisory Commission and Chemical Destruction Community Advisory Board (CDCAB) meeting will be taking place in Richmond on Wednesday, March 1st. Chemical weapons destruction updates will be discussed by a panel of Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant (BGCAPP) and Blue Grass Army Depot (BGAD) staff during the meeting which is […]
WBON-TV’s Weekend Lockup 2/27/2023
New emergency tone alert radios to begin arriving in Madison County
Madison County residents and businesses who have Advisor Alert Radios can expect to receive an updated alert system beginning Monday. Madison County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program (CSEPP) will begin mailing out new weather and chemical alert receivers to Madison County residents and businesses beginning February 24th. This project is […]
Remembering the fatal Morgan home invasion one year later
Today marks the one-year anniversary of the deadly home invasion of former State Representative C. Wesley Morgan. Police say 24-year-old Shannon Gilday confessed to shooting his way into the home armed with an AR-15. Gilday would later admit to murdering C. Wesley Morgan’s daughter, Jordan Morgan. After Gilday reportedly shot at C. Wesley Morgan, he returned fire […]
Fifth annual Grower-Buyer MeetUp free regional workshop begins Friday
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture will partner with the Kentucky Center for Agriculture and Rural Development, the University of Kentucky MarketReady Program and the Kentucky Horticulture Council to bring together Kentucky agriculture producers and buyers in Pineville, Kentucky, on Friday, Feb. 24 for a morning of networking and market channel education. The MeetUp kicks off the Eastern […]
Area students gather for worship at EKU
By Darlene G. Snyder Looks like the spontaneous outbreak of spirituality in the last couple of weeks at Asbury has spread to Richmond! Monday night, approximately 300 college students (along with high school students, young adults and adults) gathered to worship in Eastern Kentucky University’s Brock Auditorium. EKU student ministries planned for an hour […]
Wesley Morgan Files Lawsuit In Death of Jordan Wesley Morgan
A wrongful death lawsuit was filed today in Madison Circuit Court, Division II. The plaintiffs are C. Wesley Morgan individually, C. Wesley Morgan as executor of the Estate of Jordan Wesley Morgan, and C. Wesley Morgan as parent and next friend of Sidney L. Morgan, his minor child. The defendants in the wrongful death lawsuit […]
LaRosa’s to transition to Skyline Chili later this year
The LaRosa’s in Richmond has closed and will be converted to a Skyline Chili this summer. LaRosa’s Richmond last day of business was yesterday, Sunday, February 19. The Richmond location opened in May 2021 when restrictions associated with the coronavirus pandemic had been recently lifted and diners were just beginning to eat out again. “Our […]
Madison County Sheriff’s Office takes the “Plunge” to raise money for Special Olympics
This past Saturday, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office participated in the 2023 Special Olympics Polar Plunge at Texas Roadhouse in Lexington. The event is a huge fundraising effort benefiting Special Olympics and their athletes. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office raised over $3,796 and was recognized as the Top Public Safety Fundraising Team. All donations went directly […]
Multiple complaints filed against Richmond O’ Charleys
A complaint was recently filed to the Madison County Health Department regarding a Richmond restaurant not meeting health code expectations. Following customer reports, an Environmentalist from the Health Department investigated the Eastern Bypass O’Charley’s location. Following the inspection, health department officials determined that the complaints were legitimate and that the restaurant had to close its […]
Firefighters’ quick work saves Madison Co. home
On Wednesday night around 7:15pm, the Madison County Fire Department along with Waco Fire/Rescue responded to the 2800 Block of College Hill Road. Firefighters battled a structure fire, that was contained in the laundry room and spread to the attic area. Firefighters say they quickly got the fire extinguished, and the home did not sustain major damage.
Valentines Day for “pole-cats” too as it’s mating season for skunks
Is that the smell of love in the air? Well, to us it sure doesnt seem so, but to a skunk yes indeed! The odor of the skunk or ‘pole cat’ as some people call it, is actually more common during this time of the year. It’s skunk mating season in Kentucky. “Skunks are actively […]
Richmond man arrested stemming from undercover internet crime investigation
On February 13, 2023, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) Electronic Crime Branch arrested Daninte C. Hildabrand, 21, on a charge related to child sexual abuse material. Hildabrand 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 […]
Three women included in arrests surrounding apparent Bath County murder
Kentucky State Police have identified the deceased male discovered over the weekend in Owingsville as Christopher Bussell 41 of Owingsville Ky. As a result of this investigation the following subjects have been arrested and charged with the following. Shannon T. McCarty 20 of Owingsville Ky. -Murder and Harboring a Fugitive Priscilla Ann Hunt 42 of […]
Leads short, KSP seeks public’s help in Bath death investigation stemming from body found Sat
Kentucky State Police Post 8, Morehead, received a call for assistance from Bath County dispatch on Saturday February 11th at around 11:30 a.m. in reference to a death investigation. Troopers responded to 377 East High Street in Bath County. Upon arriving at the residence, troopers located a male victim in the yard near a brush […]
