The latest-Death toll at 25, problems mount and more flood watches issued for east KY
The death toll in eastern Kentucky is now officially at 25 people. This includes old and young alike, as four young children all siblings are among the dead. According to official reports and the Governor, there are many, many more unaccounted for and feared lost in a nightmare that may be just beginning for many. […]
Richmond Police need to find this man
Officer Hacker of the Richmond Police Department is hopeful someone in our community recognizes this male or his vehicle regarding a theft investigation which occurred at one of our special events. No other specific details have been released, but if you have any information, please contact Officer Hacker by calling dispatch at 859-624-4776 or email […]
KY Lottery says Richmond, KY has new ‘overnight’ millionaire!
A $1 million winning ticket was sold in Richmond last night, Friday July 29 2022, according to officials from the Kentucky Lottery. Lottery officials say that the ticket matched all five white ball winning numbers, but not the Mega Ball. The Kentucky winner will walk away with the game’s second largest prize of $1 million. […]
K9 unit helps Sheriff with Estill County drug bust, two women now in custody
Estill County Sheriff Chris Flynn reports he responded to the parking lot of a local grocery Stop and Shop just off the Richmond Road in Irvine earlier this Friday afternoon in reference to a possible drug transaction being made. The sheriff’s K9 unit “Ruby” was deployed to conduct a free air sniff around the vehicle […]
Powell County Rescue workers describe rescue efforts today in east KY
Members of the Powell County Search and Rescue joined the rescue efforts today in flood torn Breathitt County to bring much welcome assistance to the area. 18 team members, including swift water techs and EMT’s, responded to a mutual aid call this morning to assist in rescuing families still trapped from the devastating flood waters in […]
Madison HVAC Weather Center: Weather Forecast | JULY, 29 2022
21,000 plus expected to be without power for many days in east KY
Many in eastern Kentucky remain without power and Kentucky Power, the electric provider for much of the area says currently there are more than 21,000 customers without power, with the majority of customers in Breathitt, Leslie, Knott, Letcher and Perry counties. Many areas remain inaccessible by the crews, hampering restoration efforts. In many areas, they […]
Federal relief in motion for eastern Kentucky
President Joe Biden declared that a major disaster exists in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and ordered Federal aid to supplement commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides. Federal funding is available now to State of Kentucky and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on […]
Pan bowl Lake Dam in Breathitt possibly compromised, evacuations of those in flood plain ongoing
Tonight, more concerns stemming from the historic flooding in much of eastern Kentucky. State officials are now evacuating people from homes in the Panbowl Lake and Dam area in Breathitt County that are in the flood plain. As the northfork of the Kentucky River continues to rise officials apparently fear the structural integrity of the […]
KSP establishes hotline to report missing eastern Kentuckians
If you missing family or friends from the flooding in Knott, Leslie, Breathitt, Letcher or Perry County, Kentucky State Police Post 13 has set up special numbers to call. Please only attempt to call the appropriate phone number listed below: If you wish to report a missing loved one in the counties of Breathitt, Perry, Knott, […]
Eastern Kentucky drowning, additional rain totals in some areas estimated to hit 12 inches
Counties in eastern Kentucky already soaked from yesterday’s rains are being deluged again with torrential rains for hours that have dumped an unbelievable additional 11 inches of rain estimated in some areas Wednesday night into Thursday morning. This is historic flooding. Most of the area is under flash flood warnings, and the additional rainfall has ranged […]
Wrong way driver in triple fatality charged with 3 counts of murder
Wrong way driver charged with 3 counts of murder: The wrong way driver involved in the triple fatal traffic crash on I – 75 this week on July 25, 2022 at approximately 11 PM has been released from UK med center in Lexington and was transported back to Laurel County by Sgt. Paige VanHook to […]
Berea continues aggressive pursuit of employers and new jobs with big grant
In a press release out today from the City of Berea, news that Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced the award of a $500,000 state grant to the city of Berea for economic development. Paired with matching funds from the Berea Industrial Development Authority, the grant will provide $1 million in upgrades at the Mayde Road […]
Man missing from Jackson County
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post is conducting a missing person investigation following the disappearance of a man in Jackson County. The initial investigation indicates Gilbert Jones Jr., 68 years of age from Annville, KY, was last seen at his residence on Boss Vaughn Road, on July 23, 2022. He was last seen wearing a gray t-shirt, blue jeans, gray reebok […]
Madison County Fair starts Friday, with huge week of events
The Madison County Fair gets underway this Friday night with a jam packed week of events. Today, exhibits were accepted at the fairgrounds in many divisions including canning, food, horticulture, honey, and other categories. Friday the exhibits will be in Willis Hall and open to the public from 6-8. Some other very fun events are […]
Broadband buildout continues with over 5000 households in southern Madison
Madison County officials joined Berea Mayor Bruce Fraley, Kentucky Senator Jared Carpenter and Windstream Kinetic leadership today to launch another expansion project for broadband in the Southern portion of Madison County. Delivering on its promise to provide the latest optical fiber to Kentucky customers, Kinetic’s internet will soon be offered to some 5,100 homes and […]
Domestic Dispute Between Father and Son Ends in Arrest
On Saturday, July 23, Richmond Police were dispatched to a report of a physical domestic violence incident at an apartment on North Third Street. According to the citation, the incident involved a father and son domestic dispute over money and other “small things.” David Watts, 51, allegedly punched his son multiple times in the face […]
Bad Trip Turns into Hospital Trip for One Monticello Man in Berea.
Early Sunday morning, a Monticello man was arrested in Berea for four different charges. Berea officers report responding to Dreyfus road in reference to a vehicle injury collision with a Toyota Passenger car. When officers arrived, they reportedly found the car on top of hay bales in a field next to the road. The driver […]
New details in triple fatality Monday night on I-75 *Identities released*
Laurel County Sheriff John Root confirms three people have died after a driver, traveling north in the southbound lane caused a crash on I-75 last night. The report says there were three people in a Nissan Altima car traveling south, when hit by the northbound driver of a Toyota Tacoma truck now identified as 21-year-old […]
Multiple fatalities feared in I-75 crash in Laurel
A tragic accident Monday night around 11 pm has resulted in multiple fatalities according to Laurel County Sheriff John Root. The accident occurred tonight, July 25, 2022 at mile point 38 I-75 Southbound. The interstate is expected to be closed for hours while reconstruction units work the scene. London Police, KSP, and the Sheriff’s department […]
Third murder in 48 hours in our area occurs today in Bath County, 1 in custody, others sought *UPDATE*
***The suspect shown below, Christopher “Rooster” Turner, 42, of Jeffersonville, has been located and arrested. Mr. Turner is charged with Murder and lodged in the Rowan County Detention Center. (Original story) Kentucky State Police, Post 8, Morehead received a call for assistance from Bath County dispatch early this Monday morning around 6 a.m. in reference […]
Stolen Equipment! Help Police Identify Suspects
The Laurel County Sheriff’s office is asking for assistance in identifying two individuals who broke into a garage on Muncy McQueen Road on July 12th and stole multiple items including power tools, fishing equipment, four wheelers. Anyone with any information is asked to contact the laurel county sheriff’s office at 606 878 660
More details from KSP in apparent Jackson County Murder
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, is continuing to investigate a homicide that occurred Saturday, July 23, 2022, at a residence on Rice Hill Road in Jackson County. In the latest report, KSP says the ongoing investigation indicates a vehicle belonging to the victim, Mary King Abrams 2017 Ford Escape Gray in color was stolen from her residence. The […]
Wbontv’s Weekend Lockup: 7-25-2022
Where to vote in Madison Countys upcoming general election
There have been recent changes to the voting procedures and requirements in Madison County. In the upcoming general election, there will be a total of 8 voting locations and the public can vote at any of the locations. There are no longer particular voting locales for different areas of the county. You may vote in […]
