Man steals vehicle, strikes ambulance still at large
A suspect wanted in the theft of a vehicle from a business parking lot that later was involved in a hit and run crash where the vehicle struck an ambulance in the London city limits. Video surveillance captured these images of the suspect. If you can help identify the individual please call the Laurel county sheriffs […]
Three enter guilty pleas in Manchester murder case
Three suspects accused in the murder of Jeremy Caldwell age 32 of Manchester pled guilty in Laurel Circuit Court today. Caldwell was allegedly shot in his vehicle off Highway 490 at Highway 1376 intersection approximately 5 miles north of London on December 20 of 2020. The suspects fled the scene and were later arrested by […]
MCSO seeking identity of suspects involved in Moberly area theft
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying individuals they say are involved in a recent theft at an area gas station. The three parties are suspects in a recent theft which reportedly occurred at Amoco Gas Station in Moberly, also known as Doughdaddy’s. Anyone with information is asked to […]
Police Surveillance Leads to Sizable Drug Bust
Recently, the Richmond Police reported conducting a surveillance of the area of Turpin Drive in reference to a complaint of a woman suspect identified as 57-year-old Linda Perrin, who is allegedly trafficking narcotics. Officers report observing Perrin’s vehicle parked in a parking lot on Tuprin Drive They further reportedly witnessed Perrin leave with her Son […]
Wbontv’s Weekend Lockup: 8-8-22
Apollos Pizza owners denied alcohol vote in Madison County
Apollo Pizza co-owner Wesley Browne had filed a letter of intent with the Madison County Clerk’s Office seeking an alcohol vote to place alcohol sales on the ballot in November for the B109 South-Whitehall/Daniel Boone precinct in Northern Madison County where the company’s Apollo Pizza at Little Sack restaurant is located. The company had hoped […]
Eastern Kentucky Flood Theme Song released from Berea Singer/Song Writer
The flood of 2022 provides us all with a way to give back to Eastern Kentucky. Today that giving back comes with a song. The team of Kentucky Proud’s, Tree of The Field, requested a theme song for the Kentucky Disaster Relief and Madison County musicians reponded. This is a new song by singer/songwriter Kristi […]
Owsley County added to FEMA qualified areas for assistance today
Another eastern Kentucky County has now been approved for FEMA assistance. Owsley County has now been added to the list of significantly impacted areas. Individuals and households in Owsley County can apply for FEMA Individual Assistance, which may include temporary housing assistance, basic home repairs and certain other uninsured disaster-related needs. This county joins Breathitt, […]
Hunt for Hops n’ Vines thief intensifies, new photos released by RPD
The Hops and Vines festival in downtown Richmond is a great event that raises lots of money for the local Humane Society, but this past Saturday night ,a man robbed the event of over $3000 in cash by fleeing with a money tray. Although none are crystal clear, some show details not visible in the […]
City of Berea earmarks $423,000 for milling and paving
The Berea City Council unanimously voted to accept a bid to mill and resurface city streets, setting the stage for road repairs in several areas around town. Public Works Committee Chair Jerry Little reported the city received one bid from the Allen Company for street resurfacing for $423,944. The council voted unanimously to accept the […]
Inmate that walked away in Madison County apprehended today
The man that Kentucky State Police have been seeking who walked away from the Bluegrass Career and Development Center in Madison County, on July 31, 2022 has now been apprehended. The man that was at large, Billy R. Lowe, 43 years of age was arrested earlier today around 3:30pm by The Kentucky State Police, Harlan Post in Knox County. Lowe […]
KSP “meet the recruiter” event coming up in Nicholasville
Kentucky State Police will be hosting a “Meet the Recruiter” event at Elite Fitness in Nicholasville, KY on August 9, 2022 from 12:00 p.m.to 3:00 p.m. Trooper Derrick Combs of the Kentucky State Police Recruitment Branch will be available to answer questions and provide information about the application process, what it takes to be a Trooper and what […]
EKU provides free funds to aid students impacted by east KY flooding
If you know an EKU student that was impacted by the recent floods, this is very important information. With just 13 days before the start of classes at Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), the recent devastating flooding in Eastern Kentucky has greatly impacted many students who would otherwise be preparing for their return to campus. To […]
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How to help fellow Kentuckians in eastern counties
There are many ways to help flood survivors in Eastern Kentucky. Here are some of the organizations providing support to people who experienced loss from the recent flooding. Governor Andy Beshear has established the Team Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief Fund to assist those impacted by the flooding. All donations to Team Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief Fund are tax-deductible and […]
Berea College’s Justin Skeens wins three Emmys
Berea College Director of Digital Storytelling Justin Skeens won three Emmy Awards during last week’s 58th Annual Ohio Valley Regional ceremony in Columbus, Ohio. Skeens won in all three categories for which he was nominated. Two of those Emmys were for his video titled “A Craft Story: Emerson,” which won in both the Diversity/Equity/Inclusion–Short Form or […]
KSP Richmond post publishes new checkpoint locations
Here are the scheduled checkpoint locations upcoming for the post 7 area. Traffic Safety Checkpoints for Boyle County Old US 127 at Airport Road KY 37 / 4 miles south of Junction City White Oak Rd & Phillips Ln Lebanon Rd & Scrubgrass Rd KY 34 at the Boyle\Garrard line US 68 & Lebanon Rd […]
Winner of 1 million dollar lottery ticket, sold in Richmond, claims prize
An Estill County woman has claimed the $1 million prize from Friday’s Mega Millions drawing, according to Kentucky Lottery officials. The winner of the ticket has opted to remain anonymous, so the press release did not include the name. The winning ticket was purchased from Q Zone 3 off Lexington Road in Richmond.
RPD-Woman wanted, possibly in danger
From the Richmond Police Dept this afternoon, Amy Johnson is missing and possibly endangered. Ms. Johnson was last seen on July 20, 2022, around 9am. She was reported missing by her family on August 1,2022. Ms. Johnson is dependent on medication and could be in danger if she does not receive it. Ms. Johnson was […]
WBONTV’s Weekend Lockup 8-1-22
KSP on the lookout for inmate who escaped in Madison County
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post is looking for an inmate who walked away from the Bluegrass Career and Development Center, on July 31, 2022. The initial investigation indicates Billy R. Lowe, 43 years of age from Gray, KY, walked away from the facility in Richmond. He is described as being a white male, 6’1″ […]
Inmate dies this morning at Madison Detention Center *UPDATED*
***UPDATE**** Madison County Coroner Jimmy Cornelison tells WBON-TV9 that the autopsy of the inmate has been postponed because of the influx of bodies from eastern Kentucky flooding. The inmate has now been identified as William Randall “Wren” Martin, age 57, from Madison County. Martin had been incarcerated since Thursday, and reportedly had been in poor […]
Atty General Cameron establishes price gouging hotline for east Kentuckians
While tragedies like the recent flooding in eastern Kentucky brings out the best in most people, it also brings out the worst in many. There have been several arrested on looting charges in the flood impacted counties, and some have imposed Curfews. There have also been instances of what people describe as ” price gouging.” […]
FEMA assistance now available for flood ravaged eastern KY
Renters and homeowners of Breathitt, Clay, Knott, Letcher and Perry counties who were affected by the severe storms, flooding and mudslides that began July 26 may apply for FEMA disaster assistance. Homeowners and renters in the designated counties can apply for FEMA assistance online at disasterassistance.gov, by calling 800-621-3362 or by using the FEMA mobile app. If you use a relay […]
Waco man suffers minor injuries in 3 car fatality accident in Rockcastle Co.
Yesterday afternoon, July 30, 2022, around 11:40 PM, the Kentucky State Police, London Post responded to a three-vehicle collision that occurred on KY 461 Lake Cumberland Road in Rockcastle County. This accident resulted in one Fatality. The initial investigation indicates that a 2013 White Hyundai operated by Austin R. Smith, 22 years old of Mount […]
