Two bodies found in burning home last night on Paint Lick Road
Two bodies were discovered by members of the Berea Fire Department last night as they battled a house fire. The call came in around 11 pm, at a residence around a mile out Paint Lick Road. An autopsy is being performed today to conclusively determine the cause of the death of the male and female […]
High winds complicate Saturday grass fire at Lost Fork
Local Fire Agencies had their hands full battling a grass and field fire Saturday afternoon in the Red House Road/Boonesboro area. Extremely high winds Saturday fed the fire the fuel it needed to spread rapidly through the grass. Most of the region is still a tinderbox from the severe lack of rain over the last […]
Richmond boy’s wish comes true, Flightline “Secretariat-esque.” O’Neal & Shew recap Breeders’ Cup Day 2
Day two of the 2022 Breeders’ Cup blew through Lexington with everyone celebrating victories. While many were enjoying college football, the eyes of the thoroughbred world were focused on Lexington, and the races lived up to their expectations. The first Breeders’ Cup race, the Filly & Mare Sprint for $1 million at a distance of […]
Wesley files bill to ensure boys and girls use proper bathrooms and locker rooms
91st District Representative Bill Wesley recently filed BR 103, which basically states you’re a male or a female. Those are your only choices. Wesley states “It’s not complicated. my second bill is BR 384 and is another simple one too. Males will go to male bathrooms and male locker rooms, they will NOT be allowed […]
Future Stars Friday recap from Breeders Cup’
To some it was just another Friday in Lexington, but to several thousands racing fans it was Future Stars Friday and five two-year old Breeder’s Cup races. It was a gorgeous Fall day in central Kentucky, and Keeneland was decorated in purple and gold, the colors of the Breeder’s Cup. First, it was the Juvenile […]
Richmond Police Officer Ellis remembered on the seventh anniversary of his death
Richmond police Chief Rodney Richardson, members of the Richmond Police Department, the Ellis family, and others held the annual wreath ceremony this morning to honor fallen Richmond police officer Daniel Ellis, who died in the line of duty seven years ago today. Ellis was searching for a suspect in an armed robbery, which led him to an apartment in the […]
KSP issues warning on prevalent scam in our region
RICHMOND, Ky. (November 3, 2022) – Kentucky State Police, Post 7, in Richmond has been contacted by concerned citizens regarding a phone scam in our area. Citizens have received calls from someone stating they are a Trooper with the Kentucky State Police and there is civil litigation against them. The caller then demands an immediate payment over the phone to avoid being arrested. The […]
Shew and O’Neal to cover Breeder’s Cup for WBON-TV9 Richmond
Fifty-two years this past August, my father became the Publisher of The Richmond Daily Register which was the name of the local paper in 1970 and moved our family to Richmond, Kentucky. Next, my father became a proud owner of a few thoroughbred mares, and I was introduced to horse racing. For most, it is […]
KSP Post 7 announces traffic safety checkpoints for the holiday season
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 Old US 127 at Airport Road KY 37 / 4 […]
Concerned Estill County resident captures traffic violation involving school bus
Many school bus drivers can tell you about the repeated violations that they encounter on a regular basis. The following video was captured on Monday afternoon in Estill County near the area of Drowning Creek. It offers a brief look at the issues that threaten the safety of bus drivers and students alike. According to […]
Child Abuse Results in 3 Residents Arrests in Madison County Home
Last Friday, in the area of All Saints Way the Richmond Police Department were dispatched to a call in reference to a child abuse complaint. The initial caller identified as 27 year-old Aaron Brown advised officials that his sister was allegedly abusing his nephew because she was upset at him. Officers arrived on scene and […]
Japanese contingent to visit Madison County next week to reestablish cultural exchange program
For the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 global pandemic, Madison County and Hukoto City Japan will revive their sister region cultural exchange program when Hokuto City Mayor Eiji Kamimura leads a four-day visit to Berea and Richmond beginning November 7. Mayor Kamimura will be accompanied by city government, school, tourism, and local Chamber of Commerce officials. The […]
Man wrecks, then falls from bridge in Rockcastle County
In the early hours this halloween morning, a single vehicle accident occurred on Lake Cumberland Road in Rockcastle County when a man lost control of his vehicle on wet pavement and hit a bridge . The man reportedly got out to assess the damage and set on the wall of the bridge, losing his balance […]
Wbontv’s Weekend Lock-up: Halloween Edition
London Police release more details and statement regarding fallen officer
London Police Officer Logan Medlock was killed early Sunday morning while on duty when his cruiser was hit by a suspected drunk driver. Officer. Medlock died at the scene of the accident, which occurred at 12:49 a.m. at the intersection of South Main Street and Ky. 229 in front of O’Reilly Auto Parts. Preliminary investigation […]
KSP investigating fatal collision that killed London Police officer
The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 11 in London is investigating a fatal collision involving a London Police Department (London PD) Officer. At approximately 12:49 AM, KSP Post 11 Troopers responded to a two-vehicle collision that occurred at the intersection of South Main Street and KY 229 Barbourville Street in the city limits of London […]
East Ky floods have lawmakers looking to create new type of statewide Urban Search and Rescue Initiative
In this month’s Interim Joint Committee meeting on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection, legislators heard about the possibility of creating a new type of Kentucky Urban Search and Rescue Team and expanding the initiative across the entire commonwealth. Representative Mark Hart was joined by members of the Lexington Fire Department to explain the importance […]
App Harvest continues Madison County investment with opening of Berea plant
Today AppHarvest officially opened it’s 15 acre, high tech indoor salad greens farm in Berea. At 15 acres, or nearly 654,000 ft.², the AppHarvest Berea farm is expected to be the world’s largest hi-tech indoor farm for autonomously harvested salad greens with a cutting edge touchless growing system. The AppHarvest Berea facility was proclaimed officially open this […]
KSP Electronic Crime Branch arrests Lexington man on charges relating to child sex abuse material
The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Electronic Crime Branch arrested Matthew R. Mullins, 28, on charges related to child sexual abuse material. Mullins 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 child sexual exploitation online. Equipment […]
Traffic Safety Checkpoint Leads to the Arrest of Madison County Man
By KJ Long This past Friday morning, Madison County man Patrick Embry was arrested after police were conducting a traffic safety checkpoint. While on scene they allegedly observed Embry’s car turn away and skid down the roadway and turn into the secondary driveway of a residence in the South Dogwood area. Upon contact with Embry […]
Subject sought in Estill or Madison County by Madison County Sheriff’s Office
The Madison County Sheriff’s office has issued a plea to the public to assist them track down two wanted subjects. Phillip K. Watson is wanted in connection with multiple burglaries in Madison County. According to the report, Watson is known to be in the company of Ms. Mahala Moore. Ms. Moore frequents Madison and Estill […]
The wonderful week in Richmond that was “homecoming”
First, it was Tuesday and the Ma Kelly Luncheon at Case Hall. Well, it was a freshman dorm the last time that I was there. But today, it is a fabulous dining facility for the Eastern Kentucky University students. The ticket price was a bit more than Ma charged her loyal students and local farms […]
Search on by Kentucky State Police for missing Laurel County woman
Kentucky State Police Post 11 is actively investigating the disappearance of a Laurel County woman reported missing since October 23, 2022. Tawana R. Martin, 37, of London was last seen at her residence by her family in London on Friday October 21, 2022, around 7:30AM. Martin could be in the company of Ronnie L. […]
Richmond Post KSP investigating officer involved shooting today in Nicholasville
UPDATE-The subject that was transported for treatment of injuries has succumbed to their injuries. The initial investigation indicates that the Nicholasville Police Department responded to a suicidal subject at a residence on Green Street and was confronted by an armed individual. The investigation remains ongoing by KSP Post 7. Original story The Kentucky State Police have been requested by […]
Motorists should remain vigilant during “antler alert” for rut season
The ‘rut season’ is underway, and this means male deer are on the move to find a mate. In order to do this, they must go outside of their home range. This greatly increases the chances of encountering deer on the roadway from dusk till dawn, when drivers need to be very vigilant. As the […]
