A sit down with an EKU honor student who has an interesting story!
Omar Salinas Chacón is an student at EKU who has won the National Honors Award, Omar entered the United States through Atlanta, Georgia. His working-class parents escaped a bloody civil war, gang violence and extreme poverty in El Salvador and fled to America with little more than a dream. Omar tells us all about that […]
Berea Arena Theater Shutting Down After Twelve Years
After twelve years of productions, the Berea Arena Theater is being forced to close its doors. Eddie Kennedy is a retired the school teacher who had a dream of starting a theater after he retired and started the theater to fulfill his dream. When he was building the theater, he said he was funded entirely […]
First weekend of June weather forecast
Today a mix of sunny skies and then heavy rain that has included strong winds and hail in some areas. This is going to be the trend for the remainder of the afternoon. Tonight we should settle down a little, weather-wise for a calmer overnight. Highs today will be in the mid 70’s with overnight […]
Afternoon News Brief 5/31: Deadly crash in Mercer County, Estill County graduation changes, Rockcastle County K9 Hunter received donation of body armor, Baptist Health positive quote campaign
Watch the video above to learn more about these news: One person killed in a Mercer County deadly crash Rockcastle County Sheriff’s Office K9 Hunter has received a bullet and stab protective vest Estill County schools graduation changes Baptist Health of Richmond started a new positive quote campaign
Health Watch: An Interview with the President
Our health watch segment for May has a personal touch as our very own Michael Watkins sat down with Trena Stocker, the new President of Marcum and Wallace Hospital in Irvine. Watch now to learn about Trena, and learn about her plan for Irvine’s Marcum and Wallace Hospital.
Five arrested on alleged drug charges involving juveniles in Laurel County
Five individuals were arrested in Laurel County on drug charges involving juveniles. The incident happened 10 miles south of London on Thursday at around 3:30 P.M. Police report that a male subject had allegedly pushed a female subject down a flight of steps causing injury to her. The female subject was transported to Corbin Healthcare […]
A “Sign” of Good Faith: Baptist Health Explains New Positive Campaign
You may have noticed when driving down the bypass that Baptist Health of Richmond has started a new positive quote campaign. The giant signs will feature a new quote every month, wbontv’s Samantha Burford went down to the Hospital to talk to Greg Gerard who filled us in on what the goal of the campaign […]
The Madison County Farmers Market opening day at EKU!
The Madison County Farmers Market held its opening day at the Eastern Kentucky University’s Alumni Coliseum parking lot on Thursday, May 30. Over 16 vendors were seen set up on its opening day. All the products have been produced straight from the farm. The Madison County Farmers Market is one of the largest mid-week markets […]
Musical Musings: Monroe Land Way
If you are looking for some hometown Kentucky boys that can play banjo and guitar while singing country tunes, look no further than Monroe Land Way from Beattyville that we had on this latest installment of Musical Musings. The band describes themselves accurately as a “tobacco spittin’, smoke blowin’, pickin’ and grinnin’ alternative country group […]
Furry Fridays: 6 adorable chihuahua mix puppies!
Interested in adopting a pet? Check out this website: forpawsunleashed.com or call them at (859) 893-3647. Meet these six chihuahua puppies named after The Wizard of Oz! Learn all about them in the video above. These adorable puppies are almost 2 months old and are looking for the right home! For Paws Unleashed also offers […]
