Missing Madison County veteran found deceased
A Green Alert issued Monday evening for a missing Madison County Veteran ended tragically. The alert involved 45-year-old Nathan Branstutter of Madison County, who was reported missing Monday evening. That search culminated with a large police presence at an apartment complex on Tulip Drive in Richmond Monday night. That’s where Police say Mr. Branstutter was found deceased […]
Madison County woman joins Kentucky’s winter storm related deaths
Madison County Coroner Jimmy Cornelison tells WBON-TV9 a female was discovered deceased early Monday morning in the parking lot of Pebblecreek Crossing Elderly Apartments on Big Hill Avenue in Richmond. The woman may have slipped between 2 vehicles last night and was undiscovered until just after 7 this morning, succumbing to exposure. Her body will be taken to Frankfort for […]
State emergency officials provide Monday morning update on Winter storm system
Today, Gov. Andy Beshear, along with Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Secretary Jim Gray and Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM) Director Eric Gibson, provided another update on severe winter weather affecting the commonwealth. Snow, sleet and ice have moved out of Kentucky, but Gov. Beshear urged Kentuckians to continue to avoid travel and, if you must travel, slow down as crews treat slick roadways and temperatures remain dangerously low. “This storm blanketed Kentucky with snow, sleet and […]
State officials pre-treat roadways, designate warming stations ahead of severe Winter weather
In preparation for the severe Winter weather forecast for this weekend, numerous state and local government agencies are taking proactive steps to treat roadways and create shelter options for those in need. The National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts show statewide impacts, with snow accumulations predicted to be as high as 8 inches and the possibility […]
Waco Volunteer Fire Department discuses storm prep with WBON
With a major winter storm expected to impact the region this weekend, the Waco Fire Department is urging residents to prepare now for dangerous winter weather, including heavy snow, ice accumulation, widespread travel disruptions, and possible power outages lasting several days. According to the WBONTV-9 Weather Center, the storm is expected to move into the […]
Richmond man charged with 1st degree rape
Richmond Police arrested a man they charged with 1st degree rape this past Sunday. Police spoke with a female victim who reported the incident while at Baptist Health Richmond on Saturday evening, January 18th. According to the victim, Demetrius Farris sexually assaulted her at his home earlier that evening. After obtaining a search warrant for […]
KSP investigating missing Laurel County woman
Kentucky State Police Post 11 is actively investigating the disappearance of a Laurel County woman who has been missing since January 11, 2026, at approximately 7:00 p.m. Ida J. Hicks, 45, of London, Kentucky, was last known to be in the area of Highway 30 near the Laurel–Jackson County line. Mrs. Hicks is a white […]
Lucky lottery player wins big at Paris gas station
According to Kentucky Lottery officials, one person has won $200,000 after stopping at a Paris, KY gas station this past Saturday. The $200,000 winning Powerball® ticket was sold from the drawing on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, and purchased at Estepp’s Friendly Shell. The winning ticket matched four white balls and the Powerball winning $50,000, but […]
Irvine Police undercover efforts results in two arrests
In the late evening hours on Thursday of this week, Irvine police say they conducted a controlled buy from Angel Webb, age 27, of Irvine. Once the exchange was complete, officials say a traffic stop was then made on Cow Creek Road, where her and another suspect were placed under arrest. Webb was brought to the Irvine Police Department for an […]
David Stipes retires from Richmond Industrial Development Board
By R. David Shew The Executive Director of the Richmond Industrial Development Board, David Stipes, officially retired from Richmond city government today. Stipes is the son of John and Dottie Thomas Stipes and is a native of Richmond. David graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Technical Agriculture in 1980 […]
Irvine Police Department: Estill Co. residents charged with child endangerment, animal cruelty
On Saturday, the Irvine Police Department arrested two individuals they claimed were subjecting children and animals to “obscene living conditions”, per an arrest citation. Police say they were accompanying Larry Beckler to a Sandhill Road residence to collect his belongings as a condition of an EPO. When authorities arrived to the residence, they observed two […]
Pulaski County veteran missing, KSP asking for publics assistance
Kentucky State Police Post 11 is actively investigating the disappearance of a Pulaski County veteran. Frank K. Coomer, 54, of Somerset, Kentucky, was last seen leaving his residence on January 10, 2026, at approximately 3:00 p.m. His direction of travel is unknown. Mr. Coomer is described as a white male, approximately 6 feet tall, weighing 151 pounds, with gray hair and blue eyes. […]
Murder suspect spotted in Berea, dies while fleeing in fiery car crash
A high-speed police chase, that started in Berea today, ended in a fiery crash that killed the driver on I-64 in Franklin County. According to Berea Police, Dalton Georgia Police discovered a body while investigating a house fire overnight, and the suspect was believed to be involved in the death of that person. An Attempt […]
KSP make arrest in cold case involving infant body discovered at landfill in Richmond in 1991
Kentucky State Police Post 7 Detectives, with assistance from DESI East, KSP Intelligence Branch, and the KSP Forensic Laboratory, arrested one individual in connection with a cold case investigation dating back to 1991. Jennifer Cummins, 55, of Fairfax, Virginia, was arrested yesterday, January 6th, 2026, by the Fairfax County Police Fugitive Tracking and Apprehension Team. The […]
American Red Cross looking for donors to prevent winter blood shortage
KENTUCKY, Jan. 6, 2026 — The American Red Cross is teetering on a blood shortage this winter, which could lead to a disruption in lifesaving care. Donors are urged to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now. The Red Cross blood supply is under pressure following a busy holiday season when winter weather […]
Chapter 2025 comes to a close and the beginning of chapter 2026
R. David Shew According to the Chinese Zodiac, something that I do not study very often, 2025 was the year of the Wood Snake. Per my Internet research and we all believe whatever is on the Internet, the Wood Snake symbolizes wisdom, renewal, transformation, and strategic growth. Also, it is time to let go of […]
Richmond man arrested following carjacking, hit & run collision
On Sunday evening, Richmond Police Department arrested a man they say committed a carjacking on Jason Drive. On the afternoon of December 27th, two parties met in the area of Jason Drive to exchange vehicles as part of a Facebook Marketplace sale. While test driving the vehicle, victims stated that the suspect, later identified as […]
Missing Rockcastle teen found in Maryland safe
A 13-year-old girl who disappeared from her Rockcastle County home in mid-October has been found tonight. According to Rockcastle County Sheriff Shannon Franklin, the juvenile was found safe in Montgomery County Maryland. Wagoner was the subject of numerous searches involving multiple law enforcement agencies in the last several weeks. Sheriff Franklin stated it is a […]
Annual Dustin Short Memorial Run and Scholarship Honors Legacy of Family and Community
The Richmond community will once again come together to honor the life and legacy of Dustin Short, a lifelong martial artist whose impact continues to inspire athletes and families throughout the region. Dustin began training in martial arts at just 8 years old under the guidance of Coach Scott Elliott of the AFS Academy of […]
Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal House Fire in Jackson County
Just before midnight on December 23, 2025, Kentucky State Police, Post 7 in Richmond, received a request from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department for investigative assistance regarding a fatal house fire on Upper Dry Fork Road in McKee. Kentucky State Police troopers and detectives, along with the Jackson County Coroner, responded to the scene. The […]
Richmond Elite Martial Arts Celebrates Students Earning Black Belts
Richmond Elite Martial Arts proudly announces that several students have successfully earned their Black Belts following a rigorous and comprehensive Black Belt testing held recently at the academy. The Black Belt test challenged students both physically and mentally, evaluating their technique, conditioning, self-defense skills, discipline, and perseverance. Candidates trained for months in preparation, demonstrating not […]
Berea woman arrested on child sexual exploitation charges
On Friday, officers of the Madison County Sheriff’s Department arrested a Berea woman they say shared a sexually explicit image of a child under five years old online. According to an arrest citation, authorities discovered the image after it had been shared online and interviewed 27-year-old Sarah Coshatt, a suspect they linked to the image. […]
Laurel County man charged with distribution of child sexual materials
Around 6 p.m. on December 18, 2025, the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch located and arrested Lloyd Vincent Riley, 31, on charges related to a child sexual abuse material investigation. Riley was located, interviewed, and arrested as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation. The KSP Electronic Crime Branch began the […]
Passing of the torch, Richmond Rotary spearheads the annual RPD appreciation day in big fashion
R. David Shew The Richmond Rotary Club helped the Richmond Police Department kickoff the Christmas holidays by celebrating the eleventh annual RPD Appreciation Day at the Police Department Thursday evening. In 2015, Steve Rosenberg held the first annual RPD Appreciation Day, and this year Steve passed the baton off to the Richmond Rotary Club who […]
Parents charged with murder following death of infant
Two Whitley County residents are now charged with Murder and other drug-related offenses, following an investigation by the Kentucky State Police, London Post. On December 16th, A Whitley County Grand Jury indicted Robin L. Siler, 57 years old of Williamsburg, and Jasmine S. Siler, 22 years old, also of Williamsburg, stemming from the death of […]
