Kim Charles appointed as Estill County Clerk as office moves to reopen
Today Estill County Judge Executive Donnie Watson announced the new appointment of County Clerk pro tem for Estill County. Kim Charles will take over the duties of County Clerk after the unexpected resignation of Brian Crowe last week. Charles has 21 years’ experience working in the office under various administrations, including the last few years […]
Kentucky State Police investigates fatal collision in Estill County
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, was contacted just before 11:30 p.m., Saturday, March 30, 2024, in reference to a single-vehicle collision involving a pedestrian on Main Street in Estill County. The initial investigation indicates a 2003 Chevy Silverado operated by a Juvenile, who was traveling east on Main Street when he lost control of […]
Two children struck by car in Estill County Sunday
A tragedy in Estill County has a community praying for two children. According to sources close to the family, the two girls were outside near Stacy Lane Road Sunday, February 25, 2024 around 6:30 pm, That’s when the 5-year-old reportedly went out into the roadway. Her 11-year-old sister tried to grab her hand to pull her back out of […]
Woman arrested in Richmond on multiple warrants out of Estill Co., faces over 20 charges
Richmond Police arrested a woman on Sunday February 4, 2024, who was wanted on multiple warrants out of Estill County. 48-year-old Mistie Combs of Richmond was taken into custody Sunday morning. Combs is facing over 20 separate charges. They range from various drug trafficking counts, possession, tampering with evidence, wanton endangerment, and being a persistent […]
Estill Co. Firefighters brave the cold to contain house fire in South Irvine
Firefighters arrived on scene around 5 a.m. Saturday, to find the home already fully engulfed. The structure was in South Irvine, right across from South Irvine School. According to Fire Chief Derrick Muncie, the home was empty and ended up being a total loss. The owners lived nearby, so no one was displaced as a result of […]
Fire destroys building in South Irvine
Photo courtesy Pam Grant
High speed pursuit in Estill County ends with Irvine man facing several charges
A high-speed pursuit in Estill County Wednesday night has an Irvine man facing several charges. Police say Seargent Conrad of IPD observed a car on Hwy 89 in South Irvine around 6 last night. The car was traveling at a high rate of speed. When the officer initiated a stop, the suspect accelerated in an […]
Body found today just off South Madison in Irvine, near railroad tracks
The Estill County Coroner’s office was called out around noon today, December 18, 2023, after the discovery of a body in Irvine. The man, who appears to be in his 50’s, was found just off South Madison Avenue next to the railroad tracks. Official say the man’s body was found by a bystander and foul play is not […]
Millers Creek road in Estill County will be closed Friday
Drivers who use KY 1571 (Millers Creek Road) just east of Ravenna in Estill County will need to find an alternate route on Friday, Dec. 15. The road will be closed at the one-lane bridge crossing Cow Creek at milepoint 0.4 so deck repairs can be made. This will affect travel between Beattyville and Irvine/Ravenna. […]
Estill County water main break repaired, boil water advisory remains in effect
******BOIL WATER ADVISORY LIFTED****** As of 12:35 PM Thursday, November 30, 2023 the Estill County Water District has lifted the Boil Water Advisory ORIGINAL STORY A water main break that closed Estill County Schools Tuesday and impacted thousands of customers and many Estill County businesses was successfully repaired last night. That according to officials with […]
Estill repair crews working late to repair breaks, water and schools to resume
Estill County Schools and thousands of residents and businesses were impacted Tuesday because of water main breaks in the county. The vast impacts were to West and South Irvine customers served by Estill County Water District #1. Estill County Schools dismissed early on Tuesday, citing two county schools were without water, West Irvine and South Irvine. […]
Estill County Constable arrested in Jackson County
An Estill County Constable was arrested today, Wednesday November 15, 2023, in Jackson County by Kentucky State Police. 73-year-old J.P. Barnes, the longtime Constable for District 2 in Estill County, that includes the White Oak area of the county, is facing several charges. Those include, driving under the influence, reckless driving, no proof of registration, […]
Golden alert activated for missing Estill County man
**UPDATE** Mr, French was found deceased Saturday October 21, 2023, Missing Estill County man, subject of golden alert, found dead – WBONTV Local News for Richmond KY (Original Story) Estill County EMA has issued a Golden Alert for Eugene French Jr. He is a 69-year-old man, 6ft 175lbs, gray hair, and blue eyes. Mr. French […]
Warrants, drugs land Irvine woman in jail
This Sunday morning, July 30th, 2023, around 10:15 am, Estill County Sheriff Chris Flynn observed a woman walking on Sandhill Church Road. He reports he recognized the female who had two known active warrants for her arrest. As the sheriff made contact with her, she reportedly gave false identifying information before attempting to flee on […]
Remains found last week in Irvine determined to be non-human
In an update to that story we brought you exactly one week ago today regarding “possible human remains,” discovered in Estill County. Estill County Coroner Jimmie Wise tells WBON-TV today he has received confirmation on the bones that were found last Thursday night on Oak Street in Irvine. The Kentucky Medical Examiner‘s office working with state pathologist and anthropologist confirmed […]
Shots fired at officers leads to standoff in Estill County before arrest
A large law enforcement presence responded to 110 Old Landing Road in Estill County early Saturday morning January 28, 2023. The incident began with Estill officers attempting to serve a complaint warrant/EP0 on the subject at the address around 12:30 am Saturday. According to officials, the situation quickly escalated when the suspect reportedly started firing a weapon […]
KYTC Answers FAQs Regarding Estill Bridge Closure
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says that they have continued to get questions about the status of the KY 52 bridge crossing the Kentucky River in Estill County. The bridge has been closed for repairs since mid-March, with traffic detoured via the KY 499 Joseph Proctor Memorial Bypass. Some misinformation has circulated recently stating that the […]
KY 1571 railroad crossing in Estill County to be closed Tuesday, July 12
Drivers who use KY 1571 (Millers Creek Road) in Estill County will need to find an alternate route during working hours on Tuesday, July 12. The road will be closed at the railroad crossing at the Millers Creek community, near milepoint 3, so repairs can be made. This will affect travel between Beattyville and Irvine/Ravenna. […]
Daytime closures planned for KY 594 in Estill County
Drivers who use KY 594 (Maupin Hill Road) in Estill County should be prepared to find an alternate route during daytime hours beginning Tuesday, June 14. The road will be closed at milepoint 12.1 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. as a contractor crew repairs a break in pavement. The work will begin Tuesday, June […]
Week-long Closure of KY 52 in Estill County to begin Monday, April 25
***UPDATE FROM KYTC: Date of closure has been moved to April 25th*** Drivers who use KY 52 on the east side of Tipton Ridge Mountain in Estill County should prepare for a week-long closure of the route for replacement of a failing drainage structure. The road will be closed near milepoint 17.15 so a culvert […]
Drama erupts in Estill County School System, involving West Irvine music teacher
Another firestorm erupted last week involving the Estill County School System. This time, surrounding around a music teacher’s alleged behavior in the classroom. Yesterday, the teacher at the center of the matter, announced his resignation. The teacher, Tyler Clay Morgan, announced his resignation publicly Monday via his Facebook page. Morgan also asked for privacy to […]
Speed limit temporarily lowered to 45 mph on KY 499 Irvine bypass
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has temporarily lowered the speed limit on KY 499 (Joseph Proctor Memorial Bypass) in Estill County to 45 mph. This reduced speed limit will be in effect for the duration of KY 499’s use as a detour for the closed KY 52 Kentucky River bridge. In addition, signage is in place […]
Police: Irvine Man Arrested for Disorderly Conduct and Public Intoxication, Claims he is Joe Biden
An Irvine man was recently taken into custody after he allegedly caused a disturbance at DoughDaddy’s Doughnuts. The Madison County Sheriff’s Department report in the citation that when police pulled up, the man was observed slinging his arms at the pumps and screaming. Upon getting out the cruiser, the deputy reports having to get the […]
Estill School officials say “Tik Tok” may be a factor in student arrested with firearm
In a follow up to yesterday’s story about an Estill County Middle School student being arrested for being in possession of a firearm, school officials are alerting parents to what they describe as a “Tik Tok” challenge encouraging misbehavior. The statement says ” All school districts across Kentucky were notified by the Kentucky Center for […]
High Speed Pursuit/manhunt Friday night in Estill County
According to police, there is currently an ongoing drug investigation by the Irvine Police Department into the alleged sale of fentanyl and heroin in Estill County. The investigation resulted in a chase Friday night involving two suspects. Police report to WBONTV that the investigation focused on a subject coming into Estill County from Lexington. As […]
