A Beautiful Weekend in Store with Small Chance for Pop-Up Storms
Hot, humid and summerlike here in the bluegrass. Highs today are climbing a little, topping out in the mid to upper 80’s. We will have mostly sunny skies, but one thing to keep in mind this time of year as we move through the dog days of summer; we keep that possibility for a pop-up […]
Three EKU Golfers Earn All-America Scholar Honors
Special to WBON-TV @ekusports NORMAN, Okla. – Eastern Kentucky’s Edvin Lindgren, Erik Lindwall and Andreas Nielsen were chosen as Srixon/Cleveland Golf All-America Scholars by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA), the organization announced recently. Lindgren, Lindwall and Nielsen were three of 266 NCAA Division I men’s golfers from across the nation chosen for the honor. Lindgren and […]
Stoops: A New season, new team presents new opportunities for Cats
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Mark Stoops has moved past the learning curve when it comes to running his own program. The Kentucky coach is entering his seventh season as coach of the Wildcats and remains committed to keep the momentum going this year. That same passion and drive he experienced […]
Afternoon News Brief 8-2-19: 3 county chase ends in deadly shooting, Dangerous driving leads to drug arrest, Second arrest in viral animal abuse case
Missing Woman in Laurel County
The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a missing person case. 33-year-old Holly Parsley was last seen walking into a wooded area near London Dock Road at 6 PM on Thursday night. Parsley has not been seen since. Anyone with information regarding to the whereabouts of Parsley is asked to contact the Laurel County […]
KSP Announces Traffic Safety Checkpoints
From a press release from the Kentucky State Police: Richmond Post, which provides coverage for Madison, Clark, Estill, Lee, Owsley, Jackson, Mercer, Boyle, Lincoln, Garrard and Jessamine counties, will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints at locations approved by the Kentucky State Police Policy and Procedures Manual. These checkpoints will be conducted in an effort […]
“Opening Candy” in Traffic Leads to 5x Drug Charges
Richmond Police Department recently arrested a man after his vehicle was allegedly seen weaving in and out of lanes near Exit 90. The officer initiated a traffic stop, where the driver, Nathan Gerald Jones said he was exiting his lane multiple times because he was “opening a bag of candy”. Consent was given to search […]
18-Year-Old, Minor Arrested as a Result of Dog-Killing Video
After a dog was seen being killed on social media, the Laurel County Sheriff’s Department has updated that they now have a man in custody. Following the continuing investigation, detectives have arrested 18-year-old Toby Glen Harrison of East Bernstadt and charged him with cruelty to animals, torture of a dog or cat –serious injury or […]
Three-County Pursuit Ends with Officer-Involved Shooting in Jackson County
Kentucky State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Jackson County following a vehicle pursuit which went through three counties Thursday morning. According to the initial investigation, a KSP Post 7 Trooper attempted to stop a vehicle that was allegedly driving recklessly at a high rate of speed on Richmond Road (KY-52) in […]
Furry Fridays: Ranger the Dog!
Interested in adopting a pet? Check out this website: forpawsunleashed.com or call them at (859) 893-3647. Meet Ranger and learn all about him in the video above! He is a very loving and affectionate hound mix. Ranger is very laid back and is looking for the right home! For Paws Unleashed also offers boarding, grooming, […]
Barnhart, UK opt against alcohol sales at its campus sporting events
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Kentucky has opted against the sale of alcohol at its sporting events this season and beyond. Kentucky Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart made the announcement during a press conference Thursday. Earlier this year, the Southeastern Conference voted to allow alcohol sales at sporting events, leaving the decision […]
Washington, Travis reunite, mingle with campers at Draft Academy
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Reid Travis and PJ Washington were reunited on Thursday. The two former University of Kentucky upperclassmen took part in John Calipari’s Draft Academy Camp at the Joe Craft Center and shared a laugh or two with their former coach as youngsters looked on while participating in […]
Morning News Brief 8-2-19: 3 County chase ends in shooting, Investigation begins for Lincoln County explosion, Two vehicle crash in Montgomery County, Two year old found decease in Corbin, Second person arrested in viral animal abuse case
Washington, Travis reunite, mingle with campers at Draft Academy
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Reid Travis and PJ Washington were reunited on Thursday. The two former University of Kentucky upperclassmen took part in John Calipari’s Draft Academy Camp at the Joe Craft Center and shared a laugh or two with their former coach as youngsters looked on while participating in […]
