Courthouse Front Yard Packed for Annual Prevent Child Abuse Event
The Chick-fil-a cow, a bounce house, free food, and more were all at the Madison County Courthouse Thursday afternoon for CASA’s annual Prevent Child Abuse Event. Which is held every year in April which is national Prevent Child Abuse Month. The event sees between one hundred and fifty to two hundred people attend every year […]
Warmest day of 2019 so far! Check tomorrow’s forecast here
Today is the warmest day of 2019 so far and it looks like we will add a few more degrees before the end of the day. Highs today in the low 80’s with overnight temps dropping down to around 60. Tomorrow the rain moves in with highs a little cooler, making it to just about […]
Special Olympic Track Event Discussion W/ Michael Higginbotham
The day the interview took place was on Michael Higginbotham’s birthday. He wanted to use the special day to bring spotlight to these upcoming events in Special Olympic athletics.
Altercation over sick relative results in assault arrest
Madison County Sheriff’s Department arrested a man recently in a domestic violence case. The victim told police that 25-year-old Nehemiah Kincaid had assaulted her. The event started over a relative being sick. Kincaid allegedly denied the victim’s access to see the sick relative. Reports say that Kincaid pushed the victim onto the couch and put […]
Afternoon News Brief 4-11-19: Fatal crash this morning, Wanted Powell county man for attempted abduction, Estill county alleged sex offender court date, Paranoid man arrested for attempted kidnapping
Madison County Schools Subpoenaed by Labor Cabinet, Could Face Fines for Sickouts
Madison County Schools has now been subpoenaed along with other counties by The Kentucky Labor Cabinet related to teacher absences during a sickout, and could be fined. Jefferson, Bullit and Oldham County Schools also received the subpoena. Education Commissioner Wayne Lewis had asked previously for the names of teachers who called out sick during protests […]
Child Reports Attempted Abduction, Suspect at Large

In Powell County, Police are on the lookout for a man accused in an attempted abduction. According to Stanton Police, a man tried to coerce a child to get into his van near the airport. The juvenile, who was waiting for the school bus, ran back home and reported the incident to his aunt. Police […]
Students get firsthand look at drug, child abuse at Central
WBONTV stopped by Madison Central High School today to check out the Substance Abuse Education trailer that was set up by the Kentucky State Police and the pinwheel planting in light of Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Mobile Substance Abuse Education trailer showcased to students various substances and drugs and the effects of them in […]
Coroner: Family of Deceased Being Contacted Following Madison County Wreck Today
Following the deadly accident this morning on I75, the Coroner was on the scene here in Madison County. The fatal crash occurred around 6 a.m. this morning on southbound I-75 at the 90 B exit. WBONtv spoke to the Coroner, who said a 35-year-old male was driving the vehicle when he hit an abandoned van. […]
Paranoia in the parking lot, RPD respond to kidnapper
Tuesday around 10pm on Fairview Dr. According to RPD officials, an officer was dispatched in reference to a male who believed someone had broken into his apartment and vehicle. Officers report arriving to the apartment parking lot and being unable to locate anyone. Moments later the officer reported a black vehicle pulling behind the cruiser […]
Morning News Brief 4-11-19: RPD arrest alleged burglar, Downtown clean-up!, Domestic dispute leads to arrest, On scene arrest during Lexington stabbing
RPD arrest alleged burglar, Downtown clean-up!, Domestic dispute leads to arrest, On scene arrest during Lexington stabbing
