Cold Front Will Bring Chances For Rain Tomorrow, Drop Temps Later in the Week
If you like it hot and summery, the forecast has something for you. If you like it a little cooler and more like fall, it has that, too! Today, the humidity is high with very warm temps. Highs today will top out around 90 degrees. Tonight, lows will drop down into the mid 60’s. Tomorrow, we start to […]
Afternoon News Brief 9-3-19: Full details of MCDC overcrowding from jailer ahead of tax increase town hall, disturbance lands man behind bars, Library renovation tour
Richmond Man Allegedly Assaults, Strangles Woman
Richmond Police recently responded to a domestic disturbance call from a Kristin Drive residence. Upon arrival, the officer made contact with the victim who advised that a male subject, later identified as Jason Wampler, had physically assaulted her. According to the victim, Wampler had slammed the front door which instigated an argument between the two. […]
Man Arrested on Assault Charge After Allegedly Hitting His Girlfriend
The Madison County Sheriff’s Department report making an arrest Friday around Berea Road in regards to an assault. Officials report speaking to the victim who claimed that her boyfriend, 24-year-old Nicholas Kates took her phone and changed the passwords to her social media accounts. The victim also reportedly advised deputies that Kates allegedly grabbed her […]
Tango with a Chair: Disturbance Lands Man Behind Bars
A Richmond man seen in the area of Dixie Plaza swinging a chair and punching himself in the face ended up in police custody on multiple charges this weekend. According to the citation from Richmond Police, they responded to the area in reference to the disturbance, where Mackey Mill was also running up and down […]
A New Look for the Madison County Public Library!
Samantha Burford ventured down to the Madison County Public Library for an exclusive interview and tour of the new meeting space that has been constructed. We interviewed two library officials and asked them all about the new space and what it could possibly be used for. Check out the video for an exclusive look at […]
Estill County vs. Powell County Football Highlights!
Full Details of MCDC Overcrowding From Jailer Ahead of Tax Increase Town Hall
Following last week’s story of the potential tax increase for home owners in madison county, tensions have been high county wide. However, tonight residents can voice their concerns and speak to officials at a town hall meeting regarding this proposed increase in order to fund the much-awaited expansion of the jail. The meeting is scheduled […]
WbonTV Weekend Lock-up
Laurel County Deputies Track Down Suspects on Railroad
Laurel County Deputies were involved in an off-road pursuit Saturday, after a vehicle allegedly attempted to evade police by traveling down railroad tracks. A Sheriff’s Deputy initiated a traffic stop on the black SUV that was traveling northbound on Highway 490 and weaved over the center line. The officer activated their emergency equipment and the […]
KSP Announces Traffic Safety Checkpoints
From a KSP press release: (September 3, 2019) –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 […]
