Madison County Extension Office Agent Explains Farm Bill, Tariffs on Hemp Crops
WBONTV recently spoke to Agriculture agent Brandon Sears from the Madison County Extension office regarding recent tariffs on local crops, that could be affecting the Hemp and soybean industries. However, Sears explains that here in Madison county, the Beef Cattle industry is the biggest moneymaker, and recent statutes and laws enacted would not affect much […]
Afternoon Headlines 1-3-19: Former State Auditor Joins the Race For Governor, Tariffs On Local Crops, Estill County Officials Get Sworn In, Drug Arrest At Richmond Mcdonalds
Former State Auditor Joins the Race For Governor, Tariffs On Local Crops, Estill County Officials Get Sworn In
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Richmond Man Leads Police on Chase, Allegedly Admits to Taking Mushrooms and Incurs Handful of Charges
One Richmond man is now looking at a handful of charges after he was allegedly observed in Richmond Mcdonald’s Sunday intoxicated, and attempted to get behind the counter. Officers arrived to discover 30 year old Jeremy Allen in the parking lot in his vehicle. When they attempted to initiate a traffic stop, Allen allegedly attempted […]
Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available in Kentucky
News release from U.S. Small Business Administration- SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available in Kentucky Following Secretary of Agriculture Disaster Declaration ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that Economic Injury Disaster Loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and private nonprofit organizations located in Kentucky as […]
Rural Firefighters Need Volunteers
WBONTV’s Marisa Hempel went to the Kirksville Volunteer Fire Department to talk to Chief Austin Carr, to learn that the biggest issues volunteer firefighter services face are staffing and funding. Carr also further sheds some light on some of the misconceptions of volunteer service, and explains how they get money throughout the year.
Former State Auditor Edelen Throws Hat in Ring for Governor’s Race
Former State Auditor Adam Edelen has apparently thrown his hat in the ring for the Governor’s race. Edelen has since confirmed that he will be running on the Democratic ticket alongside Gill Holland against other contenders Andy Beshear and Rocky Adkins in the primary this May. At the moment, incumbent Governor Matt Bevin will be […]
Danville Man Arrested In Connection to Possible Stabbing
At approximately 11:55 PM on Wednesday, Danville Police responded to 416 Seabiscuit Drive for a possible stabbing. While en route to the scene, officers observed a red Jaguar passenger vehicle speeding away from the area and disregard a stop sign. They pulled the vehicle over to learn that the driver was 55 year old Michael […]
Estill County Swearing In Ceremony Today
This morning at 9am at the Estill county courthouse the honorable Estill Circuit Judge “Michael Dean” swore in the newly elected officials for the county: Estill County Judge Executive Donnie Watson….Mike Abney Magistrate……Gerry Flanney Magistrate and Paul Tipton as Magistrate
Morning News Brief 1-3-18: Berea Man Shoots Gun In The Air, Escapee Jumps Out Of Moving Vehicle, Laurel County Car Wreck, Mitch McConnell Has Plans
Berea Man Shoots Gun In The Air, Escapee Jumps Out Of Moving Vehicle, Laurel County Car Wreck, Mitch McConnell Has Plans
Eagles Fall In Overtime To Frederick Douglas
Madison Southern returned home for the first time in nearly a month and faced a Frederick Douglas team that brought a lot of pressure. In the pregame interview with WBONTV Head Coach Austin Newton was a little concerned with the pressure that the Broncos would bring but his Eagles came into the game ranked #29 […]