EKU Picks Up First Conference Win In Commanding Fashion 97-73
The Colonels returned home 0-4 in OVC play and they knew they couldn’t go 0-5 and fall farther behind in league play. Their opponent Tennessee Martin also was in search of a win losing their first four in league play. The Skyhawks carried a three game winning streak here in Richmond into the contest. Coach […]
Lady Colonels Fall To UT Martin At Home In OVC Opener
The Lady Colonels returned home for the first time in OVC play as they welcomed Tennessee Martin into Alumni Coliseum. Lady Colonels lost all four league games on the road while the Skyhawks are 3-1 in OVC winners of the last three. Martin sits 1.5 game behind league leader Tennessee Tech while the Colonels are […]
Afternoon News Brief 1-17-19: Threatening phone calls in Danville, Powell county schools shutdown due to the flu , Hep A prevention with MCHD, EKU houses get demolished
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqvMwqnglVo&w=560&h=315] Threatening phone calls in Danville, Powell county schools shutdown due to the flu , Hep A prevention with MCHD, EKU houses get demolished
City Manager Minerich Talks New Year Changes, Downtown Development
With the new administration in Richmond City government, there may soon be some changes here in the heart of Madison County. WBONtv spoke to still relatively-new City Manager Rob Minerich, who told us some sneak peeks of what is to come, as well as how the new year has started off at City Hall. We […]
Schools Cancelled in Powell Co. due to Flu
Due to the spreading of the flu, Powell County Schools announced on their Facebook today that they will be cancelling school tomorrow, Friday, January 18th. All student practices, home and away games, and activities are cancelled between 3:30 this afternoon and Tuesday morning. Schools will open at regular hours for classes on Tuesday, January 22nd.
Kentucky’s first steps towards cannabis reformation
Marijuana advocate and son of senator Dan Seum, Dan Seum Jr. Stopped by the studios of wbontv to talk to us about his recent court case concerning his suspension from the capitol and how he won the case that allowed him back in the annex. Seum brings the senate bill 80 to fruition and asks […]
Richmond woman and man charged with allegedly endangering child
Madison County deputies arrested a man and a woman for public intoxication by a controlled substance and first-degree wanton endangerment after they were allegedly passed out with a child in a vehicle at a gas station early Wednesday morning. Deputies were called to the gas station after the manager of the business couldn’t wake up […]
Cedar Hill Drive Road Closure
Madison County Road Department announced that they will be closing Cedar Hill Drive on January 28, 2019 through February 7, 2019 for culvert repair work. The project consists of removing existing steel culvert and installing a new concrete box culvert. However, this will not impact any residents entering to access their homes rather only hinder […]
Health Department Weighs in on Current Hepatitis A Outbreak
Kentucky is currently experiencing a major outbreak of Hepatitis A. Since August 1st 2018 there have been 3,579 confirmed or suspected cases and 22 deaths. Madison County Health Department Public Information Officer Jim Thacker told us that the disease is transferred when an infected person does not properly wash their hands. It is also transferred […]
For surging Wildcats, it all starts with point guard Ashton Hagans
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Ashton Hagans continues to prove a point. The freshman guard transformed Kentucky’s defense with a knack for collecting steals and disrupting the opposition. Hagans also is developing a name for himself on the offensive end, giving the Wildcats another valuable weapon when it comes to scoring, […]
Demolitions Underway for New Projects near EKU’s Campus
Multiple demolitions are taking place near EKU on Summit street. Watch the video below to find out why.
Sheriff In Search of Suspected 14 Year Old Runaway In Laurel County
A missing juvenile that is suspected to be a runaway is being sought in Laurel county, around 11 miles south of London. Authorities report that 14 year old Tovia Hannah Terry has ben missing sine around 6pm last night, the 16th of January. She has not been seen since, and anyone with information is asked […]
3 people arrested in alleged connection with stolen vehicle in Laurel Co.
Anthony McGill Christopher Rose Elijah Cohill Three individuals were arrested in Laurel county in a business parking lot off West Cumberland Gap Pkwy and charged with receiving stolen property and other charges after information was received on the location of a possible reported stolen black Dodge Challenger. Deputies located the vehicle on the business parking […]
Man Accused of Making Threatening Phone Calls to Daycares
On January 16th, The Danville Police Department conducted an investigation into threatening phone calls that had been placed to Little Lighthouse Daycare, Bate Middle School and the First Care Clinic. According to their facebook post, the unknown caller, called from a blocked number and made sexually explicit threats to the employees. He also allegedly made threats […]
Morning News Brief 1-17-18: Arraignment in Estill for man accused of shooting dog, Child Abuse in Jessamine County, Lexington house fire turns into an investigation, Voice of Cincinnati Reds retires, Armed robbery in Lexington
Arraignment in Estill for man accused of shooting dog, Child Abuse in Jessamine County, Lexington house fire turns into an investigation, Voice of Cincinnati Reds retires, Armed robbery in Lexington
