Local attorney honored; firm named one of the fastest growing in nation
Scott E. Collins, Esq., founder, and owner of Elder Law Guidance in Richmond, has been selected to the 2023 Kentucky Rising Stars list for his third consecutive year. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of Kentucky lawyers are selected by Super Lawyers to receive this honor. The firm was also named again for 2022 in Law Firm 500 […]
Bicyclist dead after collision with semi in Nicholasville
One person is now confirmed dead in a Tuesday morning collision involving a semi and a bicyclist. The Nicholasville Police Department’s Collision Reconstruction Team is investigating the collision on US 27- Nicholasville Bypass between Shun Pike and Edgewood Drive. The northbound travel lanes remain closed this morning as motorists utilize an alternate route while the […]
**UPDATED** Helicopter, ground search launched for missing juvenile in Poosey area of Madison
A late night search for a Madison County juvenile was launched Monday night in the Poosey Ridge area of the county. Law officials, first responders as well as a Kentucky State Police helicopter and Richmond Police drones searched the area for hours before the search was called until this morning out of precaution and for […]
Berea Council woman asks public to support small business after local restaurant announces closing
Hitz BBQ has closed, and Berea City Councilmember Katie Startzman is reminding local residents about the importance of getting out and supporting local, small businesses, including restaurants. Startzman made her remarks at last Tuesday’s Berea City Council meeting that came on the heels of news that Hitz BBQ at exit 77 has closed its doors, […]
Richmond KSP post investigating human remain discovery
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post was contacted just before 7:00 pm on Friday, January 20, 2023 in reference to possible human remains discovered in Boyle County. The initial investigation indicates human skeletal remains were located in a field off of Craintown Road in Perryville. The remains were removed by the Boyle County Coroner and will be […]
Body found in suspects’ car involved in high-speed pursuit, now identified
The Kentucky State Police Post 11 London has positively identified the victim in this investigation and state the next of kin has been notified. The victim has been identified as Rachel Louise Carder, 53 years old of Huntington, WV. The body was discovered after police attempted to conduct a traffic stop on I-75 South near the 83-mile […]
Man with dead body in car in Madison County identified, latest from KSP
The Kentucky State Police attempted to conduct a traffic stop on I-75 South near the 83-mile marker in Madison County just after 10:12 AM today. The initial investigation indicated that the vehicle’s operator was driving carelessly. The Trooper activated his emergency equipment and the vehicle initially stopped. Once Troopers approached the vehicle the unknown driver […]
**BREAKING** Multi-county high speed pursuit ends in Laurel Co., closes southbound I-75 lanes
Kentucky State Police were involved in a high-speed pursuit this morning that began in Madison County near the 83-mile marker. The pursuit ended after KSP deployed spike strips and utilized a pit maneuver to stop the suspect in Laurel County around the 43-mile marker. KSP officials tell WBON-TV this is an extensive investigation that is […]
Richmond woman facing manslaughter charge after man found dead at Waffle House
A Richmond woman is facing a 2nd degree manslaughter charge after a recent overdose in a Richmond Waffle House bathroom. Around 1:30 on Monday morning, officials responded to a possible overdose in the Waffle House off of the Eastern Bypass where officers discovered Carl Edwards deceased in the bathroom. Cameras captured footage that showed a […]
Winchester Police seek robbery suspect
Winchester Police are asking for your help for a wanted suspect at large. Robert Cody Williams, age 36 has an active arrest warrant for robbery 1st Degree for his part in the armed robbery of Fast Lane Tobacco in Winchester, on January 6th of this year. According to Winchester Police, Mr. Williams should be considered […]
24-year-old Barbourville man dies after being struck by truck Saturday night
Kentucky State Police say a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle Saturday night in Knox County on KY 3439 near Higgin Hollow in Barbourville around 6:30p.m. KSP’s initial investigation indicates a 2010 Dodge Ram driven by Phillip Cox was traveling north on KY 3439 when he struck a pedestrian who was walking in the road. […]
Trooper involved shooting in Franklin County closes I-64 for hours
The Kentucky State Police Critical Incident Response Team has been requested to investigate a trooper-involved shooting that occurred on January 12th, 2023, at approximately 3:20 p.m. EST in Franklin County. The KSP Critical Incident Response Team responded to the scene, and the investigation into the incident remains ongoing. The preliminary investigation indicates that KSP troopers […]
National Weather Service to visit Madison County for damage assessments
Early morning storms brough vicious winds and rains into the WBON-TV9 viewing area Thursday morning. Madison County was one of several counties put under a tornado warning for about 45 minutes as the worst of the storms moved through the area. WBON-TV has received videos, and photos of extensive property damage across the area. Arlington […]
Richmond teen recovering after being struck by car
17-year-old Yllanda Hoskins is recovering after being hit by a vehicle this past Monday afternoon on her way home from school, with her brother on North Second Street in Richmond. Hoskins’s aunt, Cherita Walker, in an interview with our media partner WLEX says, “My niece had already crossed over the street, they was running across […]
High speed interstate pursuit ends with arrest in Madison County
Tuesday night saw a big law enforcement effort dispatched to stop a vehicle. Mount Vernon Police units, acting on a request from Madison County, spotted a wanted subject and vehicle in their jurisdiction. When they attempted to stop the subject, they report the vehicle got back on I-75 Northbound and refused to stop as law […]
Out of town couple loses pup while stopped at Buc-ees in Richmond
One passenger on a trip destined from Michigan to Florida today derailed the plans for an uneventful journey. Jake, a 6 month old boxer, escaped his leash while his family was stopped at the Madison County Buc-ee’s location and ran off around 10 Monday morning. He was seen around 4 hours later on a farm nearby the […]
Teenage girl struck by vehicle in downtown Richmond
An investigation is underway after a teenage Richmond girl was hit by a vehicle today in downtown Richmond. The female juvenile was reported as being struck by a vehicle on 2nd street around 2:30 this afternoon. Richmond Police Chief Rodney Richardson told WBON-TV9 no criminal activity is suspected at this time. The road was closed […]
Laurance B. VanMeter takes oath as Chief Justice of the Commonwealth of Kentucky
Chief Justice of the Commonwealth of Kentucky Justice Laurance B. VanMeter took the Constitutional Oath of Office Monday afternoon in a ceremony at the Kentucky State Capital. An overflow crowd attended the ceremony and reception including former Chief Justice Joe Lambert. Governor Andy Beshear stated that VanMeter was elected to the Kentucky Supreme Court in […]
Madison County man charged with child sexual exploitation offense
The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Electronic Crime Branch announced today the arrest of Dusty D. Dunaway, 42 of Richmond, on a charge related to child sexual abuse material. Mr. Dunaway was arrested as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigation. The KSP Electronic Crime Branch began the investigation after discovering the […]
Abandoned mobile home lost in fire at Bybee
Waco Fire & Rescue and Madison County Fire Department responded to a structure fire at Drowning Creek Road near the Madison Estill County line Sunday night around 6. Responders reported heavy fire coming from the windows of the structure upon arrival. Residents in the area confirmed the structure was a mobile home that had been […]
Neogen brings new facility and jobs to Mount Sterling area
Some very positive economic news for Montgomery County, as Neogen Corporation, an animal and food safety product manufacturer, has opened its new facility in Montgomery County. The opening a result of a nearly $10 million investment that’s expected to create around 80 full-time jobs for the area. Neogen has operated in Kentucky since 1992 when they acquired ELISA Technologies. ELISA was formed in […]
Appalachian Wireless joins other wireless providers to shut down 3G this month
After many months of preparation, Appalachian Wireless, an East Kentucky Network company, expects to complete the shutdown of its 3G/CDMA network in early January 2023. Data service was fully transitioned to 4G/LTE in December. Throughout 2022, Appalachian Wireless has been preparing customers for this transition and encouraging customers to ensure they have a device that […]
Richmond Man who blows KSP roadblock launches KSP pursuit ending with arrest
Several Kentucky State Police units were involved in a pursuit of a vehicle Friday night in Madison County. The pursuit stemmed from a road check on Tates Creek Road at South Keenland Drive. The operator failed to stop and continued through the checkpoint where pursuit ensued. The pursuit terminated prior to entering Richmond city limits. […]
Citizen Voice & Times & Clay City Times publish final issues this week
This week marks the end of an era in Estill and Powell Counties, as the Citizen Voice and Times and the Clay City Times newspapers have published their final issues, leaving a journalistic void that will loom large in both communities. Owner/Publisher, Teresa Hatfield-Barger broke the news to staff this week, that “with a heavy heart” […]
AppHarvest closes deal on sale/release of Berea facility
AppHarvest announced today it has finalized the sale and lease back of it’s Berea Kentucky indoor leafy greens farm for just over $127 million and has officially opened the 60 acre high tech indoor farm in Richmond Kentucky on Speedwell Road. AppHarvest has entered into the agreement with Mastronardi Berea, LLC for the lease back of its Berea a high […]
