NICK MAYO SIGNS PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT WITH JAPANESE TEAM
RICHMOND, Ky. – Former Eastern Kentucky University basketball star Nick Mayo has signed a professional contract with the Chiba Jets, a Japanese team based out of Funabashi, just east of Tokyo. The Jets currently play in the B.League, Japan’s highest level of professional basketball. Chiba went 52-8 last season and finished as the B.League runner-up. Mayo […]
Afternoon News Brief 7-26-19: Richmond man arrested on alleged sexual abuse charges, Estill County Schools receive $4 million from development grant, Richmond man arrested after baggie with various drugs was discovered
Great Weather is Here to Stay for the Weekend!
A little warmer today, but still absolutely gorgeous. Humidity remains low and the sunny skies are sticking around. Highs today will top out in the mid 80’s with overnight lows dropping to around 65 degrees. The weekend is looking amazing. The temperatures will continue to climb a little. Highs for Saturday will be around 88 […]
Drug Arrest on South Killarney Lane
A man was arrested Tuesday morning, after authorities found a baggie with various drugs in it. According to the citation, Ronald Courtney was seen with another male subject walking towards the Eastern Bypass. Courtney reportedly told the officer that he was on his way to a laundromat to do laundry. When Richmond Police requested identification, […]
Richmond Man Charged with Incest, Sexual Abuse of Victims Under 12
A Richmond man was arrested on a Madison County warrant this week, on charges of incest of a victim under the age of 12, first-degree sexual abuse of a victim younger than 12, distribution of obscene matter to minors, two counts of unlawful transaction with a minor, and three counts of first-degree sodomy of a […]
KSP Arrests Man on Sex Crimes Involving Minor Following Investigation
The Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch Thursday arrested 39-year-old Christopher R. Welch on charges related to prohibited use of an electronic communication system to procure a minor. According to a release from KSP, Welch was arrested as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation. The KSP Electronic Crime Branch began the […]
Furry Fridays: Pepper the Cat!
Interested in adopting a pet? Check out this website: forpawsunleashed.com or call them at (859) 893-3647. Meet Pepper and learn all about her in the video above! She is a very loving and affectionate cat. Pepper is also great with people and is looking for the right home! For Paws Unleashed also offers boarding, grooming, […]
The 2019 Superhero Gala: Be a Superhero for a Child in Need!
Wbontv’s Samantha Burford went down to the EKU Center of the Arts to have a chat with Executive Director of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children) Victoria Benge who shed some light on this first-time fundraiser. Benge states that all money raised will go towards helping abused and neglected children in Madison County and […]
Update on I-75/KY 627 Interchange at Exit 95
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has provided an update for the I-75/KY 627 Interchange reconstruction project. The work is located on Interstate 75 at Exit 95. A lane closure is in effect going Southbound on US 25 at the KY 627 Intersection. According to KYTC, mile point 25.373 will be closed for sewer line work. […]
Estill Co. Schools Awarded $4 Million Grant for Tech Center
Estill County Schools has announced that the school district will be receiving a $4 million U.S. Economic Development Administration Grant. This award will be dedicated to the construction of the Estill County Area Technology Center. The Estill County Board of Education thanked staff, officials, and local businesses among others for continued support of the project […]