KSP: Woman dies from carbon monoxide poisoning from fuel-operated generator
Kentucky State Police is currently investigating a death that occurred in Laurel County. According to police, on Tuesday, February 16, shortly after 12:00 PM, Kentucky State Police Post 11 in London responded to assist local emergency services on a carbon monoxide poisoning call at a residence on Spring Cut Road in southern Laurel County. The […]
Formerly Missing Woman Found Deceased in Vehicle
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office reports they responded to White Hall Shrine Road on Friday, December 11 around 10:24 a.m. in reference to an unresponsive female. The initial investigation indicates that 73-year-old Jeanette Henderson of Lexington passed away in her vehicle. Ms. Henderson had been missing from Lexington since December 6th. According to authorities, no […]
Madison County Man Dies as a Result of Tractor Accident
A tractor accident that occurred last night resulted in the death of Madison County man near Valley View. The incident, according to the coroner, occurred on Carver’s Ferry Road. The man has been identified as 55-year-old Tommy Davis from Richmond. According to the Madison County Coroner, he believes Davis was knocked off of the tractor […]
6-Year-Old Dies After Found Unresponsive in Bathtub
An investigation is now underway after a 6-year-old boy was found unresponsive in a bathtub and later died in Laurel County. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, the boy was found off KY 1006 shortly after 10:00 p.m. Tuesday night. The 6-year-old was located by his mother, who then contacted authorities. The child was […]
Statement from Madison County Schools Regarding Farristown Student Death
From a press release from Madison County Schools: Farristown Middle School and Madison County Schools are deeply saddened by the death of 7th grader Justin Tillery, who passed away Sunday from injuries sustained in a car accident last week. Justin’s death has greatly impacted the school community as well as the Madison County community. As […]
Fallen Soldier’s Family Reminisces, Talk Funeral Arrangements and Overwhelming Madison County Support
Funeral arrangements are now officially set for the Richmond soldier who died while serving in Iraq after his body was delivered today in Madison County. 22-year-old specialist Ryan Dennis Orin Riley was killed in a non-combat related incident. Riley was a lifelong Madison Countian and graduate of Lexington’s Henry Clay High School. His funeral is […]
Suspect in Police Chase Found Dead
The suspect found dead off Concord road is presumed to be the same man that evaded the police last Tuesday night/Wednesday morning. See Story Here The Madison County Coroner has identified the body as that of 39-year-old Sinclair Johnson from Madison County. His body is to be sent for autopsy. At this time, the cause […]
Unidentified Body Found off Concord Road
Crews are currently still on scene on Concord Road in Richmond at a death investigation. WBONtv spoke to Coroner Jimmy Cornelison who says this may be related to the robbery and car chase that we covered yesterday. He says the body of the male has been sent off for an autopsy, and that Kentucky […]
Two Winchester Parents Sentenced After Neglect of Their Special Needs Son
On January 10th, two parents Albert and Patsy Christy of Winchester were sentenced to five years behind bars. Both parents were allegedly convicted of reckless homicide in the death of their special needs son Logan. Logan had Down Syndrome and passed away from malnutrition and pneumonia in 2017. In court, the couple admitted to not […]
Video of Scene: Autopsy to be Performed after Unresponsive Female Found on Moberly Road
No less than 10 police cruisers were on the scene on Moberly Road near Rose Trace in Madison County this afternoon, within the past hour in response to an apparent unresponsive female. The coroner reports that nothing can be released at the moment, as an autopsy is necessary to determine the details and manner of […]
Logging Accident in Jackson County Leaves One Man Dead
A death investigation is currently underway in Jackson county. According to police, they were called for a welfare check on John Cast Road. One person was then found deceased on that property, which is near Highway 577. At the moment, no cause of death or name of the victim has been released by authorities, and […]
Truck Driver Killed In Madison Co. Crash
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — A truck driver was killed Saturday afternoon when his vehicle left the roadway along Interstate Highway 75 in Madison County. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet reported that the crash occurred around 4 p.m. near mile marker 82 on the northbound site. The crash and accompanying fuel spill shut down traffic […]
Afternoon Headlines 6/29/18: Brother Kills Brother, Protect Your Pappy, Beat the Heat, Conn Accomplice in Court
Afternoon Headlines 6/29/18: Brother Kills Brother, Protect Your Pappy, Beat the Heat, Conn Accomplice in Court
One Dead In Lee Co. Shooting
LEE COUNTY, Ky (LEX 18) KSP confirms that they responded to a shooting outside a residence on Spencer Ridge Road Thursday. The Lee County coroner has pronounced one person dead. It happened just before 7 p.m. KSP says that two family members were in a disagreement when one grabbed a gun and shot the other. KSP […]
Police Investigate After Man’s Body Found In Bath Co. Park
BATH COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — Kentucky State Police are investigating after a man’s body was discovered in an area park. Authorities say visitors to Bourbon Iron Furnace in Owingsville discovered a body there Tuesday. Police later identified the man as Louie Clark, who was in his 40s. KSP said the investigation into the death […]
Man Found Shot To Death After 911 Call In Jackson Co.
JACKSON COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — Kentucky State Police say they found a man dead inside a car after being called out to a domestic disturbance in Jackson County. Investigators arrived on the scene about midnight. Police say they found a man’s body inside a car outside a home on Old Island City Road near the […]
KSP Investigates Fatal Estill County Crash
From a KSP Press Release: The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post was called just after 6:40 pm last night, and is investigating a two-vehicle fatal collision that occurred on KY-82, north of Irvine in Estill County. The initial investigation indicates that Megan Newsome, 23 years old of Prestonsburg, was traveling east on KY-82 near Twin […]
Fayette County Coroner’s Office Investigating Richmond Man’s Death
The Fayette County Coroner’s Office is currently looking into a shooting death of a Richmond man. According to a press release from the office, 36 year old James Potter died today after being shot on March 25th. The incident, which occurred on Maxwellton Court in Lexington, is being investigated as a homicide. The cause of […]
Morning Headlines: Murder Charge, Motel Robbery, Gorge Death Update, Teachers Go To Frankfort
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Death Investigation
ESTILL COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) – Police say a death investigation is underway after two people died in an Estill County home. Reportedly it happened Saturday afternoon on Hood Avenue in Irvine. Police say a woman barricaded herself in a home, and a man and a woman are both now dead. Reportedly police tried to negotiate to get […]
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Coroner Reports on Deadly Madison County Crash
A Madison county man was found dead after a crash on Union City Road over the weekend. Coroner Jimmy Cornelison reports that 60 year old Bobby Epps was found to be deceased in his vehicle, and had been there some time as his engine was completely cold. Reports state that Epps had collided with a […]
Investigation Underway at Trench Collapse Site
Richmond police and the Occupational safety and health administration are now investigating the trench collapse that occurred in Richmond yesterday. A man died while he was was working in the ditch when it collapsed around him. According to the coroner, the victim has been identified as 38 year old Loren Richmond. Coroner Jimmy Cornelison said […]
Suspect Dead At Hotel, Cabin Fire, Bond Denied for Poe
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Identity of Victim of Deadly Motorcycle Crash Released
The Fayette County Coroner was on the scene at old Richmond road today following a motorcycle crash. The name of the deceased has been released as 49-year-old John D. Kepler. The incident occurred in the 6800 block. According to reports, Kepler collided with a guardrail as he was trying to avoid a deer. He was […]