Rainfall Makes it Feel More Like Autumn with Lower Temps
Happy rainy Monday to the Bluegrass. It took a while, but we have finally cooled down and received the first significant rain since the end of August. Across the state, we are seeing rainfall totals from two to four inches in some areas. That rain is much needed, and some of the burn bans have […]
Afternoon News Brief 10-7-19: Sunday fires keep Waco Fire department busy, Two suspects wanted in Laurel County for damaging vehicle, Burn Ban lifted, Millstone Park unveiled
Drive-Thru Calamity Leads to Property Damage, DUI Charge for Richmond Man
Richmond Police responded to a report of an intoxicated male subject at Taco Bell late Saturday evening. According to the citation, Heath Dunaway had left the scene before authorities arrived at the restaurant. Duanway allegedly struck an employee’s vehicle while exiting the parking lot, leaving his cell phone at the drive-thru window. While officers were […]
Like a Rolling Stone: Millstone Park Unveiled
This weekend, after quite a bit of hard work, the Millstone Park off Main Street and Richmond had the official unveiling and ribbon cutting. Wbontv was on the scene to witness these bits of Madison County history being revealed, and spoke to organizer Speedy Denny as well as Mayor of Richmond Robert Blythe. Watch the […]
Stoops, Wildcats eager to get back on the field, end three-game slide
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — A bye week did Kentucky some good last week. Coming off three consecutive losses, including a 24-7 loss at South Carolina nearly two weeks ago, the Wildcats took advantage of an open date to get healthy for the remainder of the season, a stretch of games […]
Berea Community High School Takes The Victory Against Dayton! Checkout These Highlights
Checkout these highlights from this past weekends High school Football game between Dayton Kentucky and Berea community high school!
Pro Rodeo to Showcase Bull Riding, Kids Activities at Madison County Fairgrounds!
Madison County will see numerous cowboys and cowgirls this weekend as Pro Rodeo is bringing their special event to the Fairgrounds Friday and Saturday (Oct. 11 & 12). WBON-TV spoke with event organizer J.R. Drake, and he told us all about what everyone can expect to see at this family-friendly event. Among the many attractions […]
Blazes! County-Wide Burn Ban Lifted
Madison County Judge Executive Reagan Taylor, in consultation with Madison County Fire Chief Tim Gray, lifted the countywide burn ban put into effect by Executive Order on August 9, 2019. Citizens are still required to adhere to the current Kentucky Forestry Burn Ban that is in effect annually in Kentucky from October 1 through December […]
Laurel County Sheriff’s Department Seeks Information on Car Wash Vandals
The Laurel County Sheriff’s Department is now looking for two suspects who reportedly damaged equipment at a car wash 3 miles south of London, KY. The incident, which occurred on October 3rd at approximately 3:37 p.m., took place at a car wash near a Dollar Store on KY 1189. As depicted in security camera footage, […]
Storms Make for Busy Sunday for Waco Volunteer Fire Department
For most people, Sunday is a day of relaxation before the busy work week picks back up again. For the Waco Volunteer Fire Department, however, this past Sunday was a day filled with action. According to a social media post on the Waco Fire/Rescue Station #14 Facebook page, the team had to brave 9 different […]
Wbontv Weekend Lock-up 10-7-19
UK Basketball: Transformed, Hagans seeking a ‘special’ season
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Ashton Hagans didn’t think twice about returning to Kentucky for a second season. “I didn’t really talk to anyone. I didn’t enter or test the waters, so I was just at home trying to get some work in and resting my body,” Hagans said. “But my dad […]
