COMMUNITY INVITED TO CELEBRATE MADISON COUNTY’S RECOVERY READY COMMUNITY DESIGNATION AT AFTERNOON OF HOPE
RICHMOND, Ky. – Kentucky River Foothills invites the community to an Afternoon of Hope on Friday, July 10, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Liberty
Campton man arrested on child sexual exploitation offenses
On Tuesday afternoon, the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch located and arrested 18-year-old Jesse Dunn on charges related to a child sexual abuse material
More details obtained in Madison County homicide
By: William Bryant & Whitney McKnight (The Edge) Jake McClure, 34, has been charged with murder-domestic violence after fatally shooting roommate Eddie Matthews, 64, on
Richmond man, with same name as Madison County murder victim, clarifies “it’s not me”
Local roof company business owner, former restauranter, and Madison County businessman, Eddie Matthews clarified Tuesday afternoon on social media that he is not the same
Person of interest held in connection with Madison County homocide
Local authorities along with the Madison County Coroner’s office responded to a reported murder tonight in the 200 block of Barker Lane, off of 1016
$100,000 WINNING POWERBALL TICKET SOLD IN KENTUCKY
A $100,000 winning Powerball ticket was sold in Kentucky. The winning ticket was sold at Lickety Split Food Mart, 5440 New Cut Rd., Louisville, Ky. 40214. Saturday,
Phil Vassar brings his band and piano to The Vine and turns up the temperature
R. David Shew To say that Phil Vassar and his band heated up the stage at The Vine is an understatement. Phil’s t-shirt was drenched
MCSO: Suspect in yearlong drug trafficking investigation receives sentence
A man that was involved in a yearlong investigation by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office and Drug Enforcement Administration recently received a lengthy sentence for
Central Park Subdivision in Berea Nears Completion After 30 Plus Years
Story by Andy McDonald Thirty-nine single family homes were recently approved in Berea’s Central Park Subdivision, a move that will facilitate a long-delayed completion of
Richmond Woman to Pamper English Bulldog with $30,000 Lottery Win on $2 Kentucky Humane Society Scratch-Off.
A Richmond woman’s quick stop at the Mt. Vernon C‑Store turned into an unforgettable moment after she scratched off a $2 Kentucky Humane Society Scratch-off and uncovered
RPD: Richmond man assaulted victim with baseball bat on Amberley Way
On June 26th, Richmond Police were called to investigate a reported assault which took place on Amberley Way. A witness who reported the altercation told
Dreaming Creek Farm and Jerry Jones entertain campers at RPD summer camp
R. David Show Yesterday, Monday afternoon, it was my pleasure to go back in time and become a summer camper. The Richmond Police Department sponsors
Salvation Army arrives in Richmond with aid
The Salvation Army is responded in Richmond Monday, delivering emergency supplies from their warehouse in Louisville to support flood-affected families and communities. Emergency Disaster Services Director Scott
Identities of Madison County flood victims confirmed
WBON-TV9 first reported three people lost their lives in Madison County during Saturdays flash flooding. Two of the people have now been positively identified as
Bed build with Richmond Rotary Club and Sleep In Heavenly Peace good fit
R. David Shew “Service Above Self” is the principal motto of Rotary International. In 1950 this motto was formerly adopted as the official motto at
Madison County, the morning after, what to do if you were impacted by flash flooding & latest updates and assistance
Madison County emergency responders, public works crews, partner agencies, faith-based organizations, and volunteers continue response and recovery operations following the recent flooding event that impacted
“Devastating day in Madison County” the day in review and latest on area deaths
Madison County officials have declared a local State of Emergency following widespread flooding that has impacted communities across the county and prompted multiple water rescues,
Three confirmed dead from flooding in Madison County, death toll expected to climb
Madison County Coroner Jimmy Cornelison has confirmed to WBON-TV9 that three people have died from today’s flash flooding. Two of the deaths occurred inside Richmond
2026 Athletics Hall of Fame Class Announced by EKU
The 2026 Eastern Kentucky University Athletics Hall of Fame induction class will feature seven distinguished individuals and the 1975 men’s golf team. The class is
Richmond City Manager Presents New Budget and Reflects on Success of Previous Year
In preparing the presentation of a new budget for the City of Richmond to the city’s Board of Commissioners, City Manager Rob Minerich reflected upon
Data Center Moratorium Study Announced by Fiscal Court
FISCAL COURT–The county government will explore the legalities of placing a moratorium on data center development, it was announced Tuesday. During the Fiscal Court’s second
Berea man arrested for indecent exposure, public intoxication
On Saturday morning, Richmond Police responded to the Caperton Drive area near the Eastern Bypass to investigate reports of a man witnesses say was inappropriately
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Richmond wins Fuji BJJ Kentucky State Championship
The Fuji Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kentucky State Championship returned to the Bluegrass on Saturday, June 20, 2026, bringing together teams from across the Commonwealth to
State demands end to zoning discrimination against ‘qualified’ manufactured, modular homes
Photo and story by Whitney McKnight A new law that aims to help ease the state’s affordable housing shortage, compels jurisdictions across the Commonwealth to
Change of leadership at Salvation Army of Richmond
The Salvation Army of Richmond announced today a change in local leadership as Captains Kevin and Wendy Justice prepare to conclude seven years of ministry
Madison County Shoot Hoops Not Drugs camp draws 139 youth to Berea
Nine Kentucky counties were represented at Operation UNITE’s third Shoot Hoops Not Drugs regional basketball camp held Monday, June 15, at Farristown Middle School in
Madison County Sheriff’s Office arrest man accused of sexually abusing minors
Following a months-long investigation by the Department of Child Based Services and the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, a Madison County man is now charged with
Madison County Jail escapee caught in Somerset
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post was contacted just before 12:00 p.m. Monday, June 15, 2026 by the Somerset Police Department advising Calain Myers has
KSP searching for Madison County inmate who escaped around midnight
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, is searching for an inmate who escaped from the Madison County Detention Center just before midnight on Thursday, June
Man dies in Sunday night Motorcycle incident on Boonesborough Road in Madison
Authorities say a Laurel County man was found deceased in the 1400 block of Boonesborough Road near Boonesborough school after an apparent motorcycle accident. The accident
Bowling Green Woman First in Kentucky to Win Second Prize on Millionaire for Life
A Bowling Green woman has won the second-tier prize of $100,000 a year for life playing the Kentucky Lottery’s Millionaire for Life™draw game – making her
Stock Yards Bank & Trust celebrates opening of new Merrick Branch in Richmond
Stock Yards Bank & Trust, in partnership with the Richmond Chamber of Commerce, will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of its new
Kangaroo at large in Richmond
A pet Kangaroo escaped captivity early Thursday afternoon from the Battlefield Subdivision area of Richmond. Richmond Animal Control is currently searching for the animal, at
Richmond woman charged with attempted murder, kidnapping following burglary
Following an investigation, Richmond Police have arrested a woman in connection to an attempted robbery which took place in May. On the evening of May
Possible mountain lion sighting reported in Madison County
A possible mountain lion sighting has residents in the Richmond area talking after a neighbor’s doorbell camera captured an image of what appears to be
Berea Police arrest Corbin man accused of speeding “in excess of 120 mph”, operating vehicle while under the influence
A Corbin man was arrested early Monday morning following a multi-agency pursuit that reached speeds “in excess of 120 mph”, according to the Berea Police
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Richmond-ADCC Atlanta Open results
10th Planet Richmond traveled to Atlanta this weekend to compete in the ADCC Atlanta Open. The team brought seven competitors and returned home with two
Bus driver shortage leads to changes to schedule changes in Madison County Schools
The 2026-2027 school year will look a lot different for a few schools across the county, as the Madison County School system announced it will
19-year-old dies in crash in Powell
On Tuesday May 26 at approximately 7:30 p.m., Kentucky State Police Post 8 say they received a call from Powell County Dispatch requesting assistance with
Cody’s Wish – A Boy, a Racehorse, and a fight for life-Paul K. Halloran Jr.
R. David Shew A couple of weeks ago, I got a call from Leslie Dorman. She asked me if I would help her find a
From the Classroom to the Community: Keeley Cooper Voted Educator of the Year
For the second year in a row, WBON TV and Forcht Bank in the Richmond Centre partnered together to recognize outstanding local educators through the
EKU Pep Band Goes National With Music Student Recording for Video Game
Most students cheer for their team on gameday, but one Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) pep band member will be heard by millions in the new
ASUN and UAC Partner to Launch Unisun Sports
In a move that will affect the future of sports at Eastern Kentucky University. The Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) and the United Athletic Conference (UAC)
Richmond Teacher Selected as 2026 National STEM Scholar
Kate Tran, a teacher from B. Michael Caudill Middle School in Richmond, Ky., is among ten middle school teachers from eight states who have been
Madison County’s Linda Hager Pack and Pat Banks celebrate release of third book about Appalachia
R. David Shew Linda Hager Pack and Pat Banks held a successful book signing this past Saturday, May 9th at Hager Cabinets. Over 200 people showed
Estill County receives over 14 million dollars for earmarked projects
Senator Brandon Smith visited Estill County today to present the Estill County Fiscal Court and the Estill County School District with three checks totaling $14,553,000.00.
McKinleigh Anglin Is young local musician with big dreams
R. David Shew Recently, this writer was introduced McKinleigh Anglin and set up an interview with her for a feature story. McKinleigh is a young
Kentucky State Police Post 8 Troopers rescue two on Cave Run Lake
The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 8 in Morehead was informed of an overturned jet ski on Cave Run Lake near Stoney Cove Boat ramp,
Cherie DeVaux and Golden Tempo write history on first Saturday in May 2026
R. David Shew The sun shined bright on Churchill Downs and the state of Kentucky this past Saturday. Cherie DeVaux became the first woman in
Suspect in Berea bank double murder arrested and identified after long pursuit, search and investigation
The suspect in Thursdays deadly bank robbery in Berea, is in custody. The suspect has been identified as Brailen Weaver. Kentucky State Police Trooper Justin
KSP “Lock your doors” in Berea as search for armed and dangerous suspect continues
A press conference just concluded by Scottie Pennington of the Kentucky State Police in Berea. Pennington, who has close ties to Berea, was clearly emotional
