Further details surrounding Richmond standoff confirmed by KSP
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, was contacted just before 7:30 p.m. Saturday, February 17, 2024, in reference to a shots fired complaint that occurred in the Shady Oaks subdivision in Moberly. Kentucky State Police say the investigation indicates Ryan E. Oller, 39 years old, of Richmond, had discharged several rounds from a firearm outside […]
10th Planet Richmond brings home 17 gold medals from Fuji Bowling Green
10th Planet Richmond traveled to the Fuji Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Tournament in Bowling Green on Saturday February 17th. The event boasted over 400 total competitors. Despite facing the challenge of missing several top competitors due to illness, the 10th Planet Richmond team, with only 10 of their youth athletes secured an overall runner-up position for […]
Indie movie filmed in Richmond by Richmond native, released this week
A new independent film, shot mainly in Richmond and Lexington, has been released this week. “The Hunt for August Red” is written, as well as directed, by Richmond native Dylan Anglin. You may notice many local landmarks in the film including the now shuddered and iconic Parkette Drive-In in Lexington. The movie centers around a […]
Redeeming Hope facility planned for Richmond “to rescue, rehabilitate, and empower survivors of human trafficking
Redeeming Hope, a nonprofit organization, held their Blue Heart Dinner at the Boone Tavern Saturday night, and the program was quite educational and informative. Zinna Hensley, a Social Worker with the Berea Police Department, introduced Lisa Foster to the guests in attendance. Lisa shared her story of the loss of her daughter Jordan and explained […]
Richmond Post KSP looking for car thief in Richmond
The Richmond Post of the Kentucky State Police is investigating the recovery of a stolen vehicle on the Eastern Bypass here in Madison County. This crime occurred earlier today, February 9th, between 11:20 a.m. and 12 p.m. Security cameras in the area captured photos of the individual, and the Kentucky State Police needs help identifying the person […]
How Dropping Interest Rates Will Impact Buyers and Sellers In Today’s Housing Market
(An Interview with local realtor Chase Rule with The Real Estate Company) Dawson: Hey Chase, glad to have you today here at WBONTV to talk all things local Real Estate. Chase Rule (Local Realtor) : Thank you for having me. I’m glad to be here and I am excited to inform local buyers on some […]
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 […]
Madison County’s Wells and Lopes shine at F2W 245 Nashville
Two students from the AFS Academy of Martial Arts / 10th Planet Richmond traveled to Nashville on Friday for jiu jitsu matches on the Fight 2 Win 245 Nashville event. Natilee Wells, a student at Madison Middle School in Richmond, KY, secured her second Fight to Win victory in Nashville, Tennessee on F2W 245. Demonstrating […]
An Evening of Elegance in Richmond honors African American Musicians/Music educators
The Richmond Area Arts Council and the Richmond and Madison County NAACP presented “An Evening of Elegance” at the EKU Center for the Arts on Friday, January 26. Those in attendance were entertained by a phenomenal group of Kentucky musicians. The Kentucky State University Choir under the direction of Dr. Keith McCutchen launched the evening […]
Historic First Presbyterian parapet undergoing repairs
If you have driven by the First Presbyterian Church on West Main Street next to Central Bank, you notice scaffolding being erected around the belltower. Actually, the church has commissioned 606 Masonry LLC to repair the parapet or the protective wall around the edge of the belltower. The Richmond First Presbyterian Church was founded in […]
UK fan subject of person of interest in open investigation by Richmond Police
Richmond Police released these photos this afternoon of a person of interest in an open case. Officer Christman is investigating. If you recognize this man, who seems to be a big KY wildcats fan, you can call dispatch at 859-624-4776, or email [email protected]
Homeowner robbed, shot multiple times in Richmond in December, RPD searching for leads
On December 8th of 2023, someone broke into a residence in the area of East Main Street and Pine Street in Richmond. The victim in the home was assaulted and robbed of personal property prior to being shot multiple times. The Richmond Police Criminal Investigations Unit is investigating this non-fatal shooting and robbery. If you or someone […]
Richmond Police looking to identify person of interest
Do you recognize this man? Richmond Police Officer Christman is asking the public for assistance in identifying this subject in regard to an open investigation. If you have any information as to his identity, please email [email protected] or leave him a message with dispatch at 859-624-4776.
10th Planet Richmond Jiu-Jitsu achieves success at NAGA event
The 10th Planet Richmond jiu-jitsu team overcame challenging weather conditions to travel to Cincinnati, OH for the North American Grappling Association event this weekend. Sixteen youth and two adults represented the team, returning as NAGA Youth/Teen Tournament Champions. Notably, 10th Planet Kentucky/Richmond secured 1st place for youth/teens as an individual martial arts gym. The 10th […]
Gatson nabs another with arrest in Madison Co. related to child pornography
An investigation by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a Richmond man for Possession of Matter Portraying Sexual Performance by a Minor under 12 years of age. 42-year-old Eric Snyder of Richmond was arrested around 3:30 p.m. on Friday, January 12, 2024. The arrest followed an undercover online investigation that […]
City of Richmond and KYTC road closures planned for Mondays MLK march downtown
Motorists coming through Richmond will encounter traffic pattern changes for downtown on Monday. Temporary modifications will be necessary for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative March. The march is scheduled for Monday, January 15, 2024. The Richmond Police Department will be onsite to assist motorists. Monday, Jan. 15 – 9:30 a.m. until approximately 11:30 a.m. The […]
Richmond juvenile shot, woman arrested after investigation into guns, money and drugs
Officers with the Richmond Police Department responded to a “shots fired” call this week in the early morning hours of Monday, January 8, 2024. Police responded just after 2 a.m. to North Hill Street in Richmond. As officers responded to that scene, an additional call for service advised a 15-year-old male juvenile was suffering from […]
Man violates EPO, rams ex’s vehicle twice in Richmond
A Richmond man is in custody after violating an EPO. Police say 38-year -old Illren Keller saw his ex-girlfriend Monday at Kroger. The EPO states he is not to be within 500 feet of the woman. The woman told Police she left, then noticed Keller was right behind her in his red Ford F-150 at the […]
Pam Perry and Derrick Isaacs perform originals at Richmond Arts Center
If you happen to show up at the Richmond Area Arts Center on the corner of Water and Lancaster Friday night, you were entertained by two of Madison County’s favorite music artists. Yes, Pam Perry and Derrick Isaacs strummed their instruments and sang several of their original songs. Kudos to Randy Westbrook for inviting the […]
Former EKU Professor Pleads Guilty to Attempting to Produce Child Pornography
A Richmond Kentucky man, Kyle Knezevich, 36, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, before U.S. District Judge Gregory Van Tatenhove, to attempting to produce child pornography. According to his plea agreement, on September 7, 2023, an Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) student located a hidden camera in a men’s bathroom on campus. An investigation revealed that the camera […]
Currier’s Music World, a local Richmond landmark since 1967
Some 55 years ago, Clifford and Angela Currier moved their family from a Puerto Rico Air Force base to a small town in Kentucky. According to his daughter, Cathy, her father said that a college town on I-75 needed a music store. Yes, Richmond is the small town, and the college is Eastern Kentucky University. […]
Richmond Police looking for truck in regards to open case investigation
Richmond Police are enlisting the help of the public to identify the vehicle in the feature photo. The vehicle is believed to be involved in an open case being investigated by RPD. The vehicle is described as a dark gray Toyota truck with flag and star decals on the back window. If you have any […]
Richmond man shot multiple times in apparent robbery attempt on East Main in Richmond
A man was shot multiple times Friday night December 8, 2023 in Richmond. According to Richmond Police, officers responded to a report of an attempted robbery in the area of Holly Street around 7:30 p.m. The victim, Shawn Dargavell, 32 of Richmond, told police he had just left the East Main Tobacco Shop, behind the […]
Richmond man tries to squat woman’s home
Kentucky state police arrested a Richmond man this week for allegedly trying to take over a woman’s home. The victim told troopers she had been allowing 52-year-old Harold Edwards of Richmond to stay at her residence on Estonia Drive in Richmond, while she cared for a sick family member. She told officers when she returned to […]
KSP Trooper Wins Impaired Driving Award 34 Times
Pictured from left to right: Matt McCoy KOHS Impaired Driving Program Coordinator, KSP Sergeant Steve Walker, KOHS Executive Director Bill Bell.