Lady Colonels Open With 69-62 Victory Over Northern Kentucky
The Lady Colonels began their season Wednesday night at home against state rival Northern Kentucky University. The game is Samantha Williams Colonel coaching debut as the team did not play an exhibition this season. The last time these two teams met on the hardwood was back in 1982/83 season. EKU enters the game on an […]
Berea Mayor Announces New Director of Business Development
Berea Mayor Bruce Fraley is pleased to announce the selection of the city’s new Director of Business Development, Donna Angel. Donna has extensive experience in the banking and retail industries. She is deeply involved in volunteer activities in our community, and is eager to work with the business community. Fraley says that he looks forward to […]
Eastern Kentucky Poised for a Cool Rainstorm Tomorrow
The sun has returned, but unfortunately, it will not stick around for very long. Highs today are nice, mild and fall-like, topping out right around 60 degrees. Tonight, we will cool down into the 40s. Tomorrow, the rain moves in and we are going to be wet most of the day. Highs for Thursday in […]
Afternoon News Brief 11-6-19: 4 years to date since Officer Ellis’s death, Lee County voters legalize alcohol sales during general election, Woman observed allegedly passed out in street arrested by RPD, Introducing The Richmond Review!
A Foundation for the Future: Habitat for Humanity’s Community Breakfast 2019
Wbontv’s Samantha Burford visited the annual breakfast event for Habitat for Humanity. With a chance to meet the Habitat for Humanity family, the event also featured videos of the recent homeowners that were assisted with new houses. Donations were accepted at the event to fund future projects for the less fortunate around Madison County. We […]
Woman Observed Allegedly Passed out in Street Arrested by RPD
In a recent arrest by the Richmond Police Department, officers arrived to the area of Luxon Drive, where they encountered a female allegedly passed out in the middle of the roadway. The citation details that officers arrived to find Kandi Harner laying in the parking lot, and was determined to be allegedly manifestly under the […]
Richmond Man Charged with Multiple Drug, Trafficking Offenses
Richmond police recently responded to a call that they say was in an area known for narcotics trafficking, and one local man left in handcuffs with a handful of charges. According to the citation, police observed a vehicle in the area of Turpin Drive, and witnessed a car with a cancelled and outdated registration and […]
Introducing The Richmond Review!
Beginning this Thursday, you can tune in live to the Richmond Review, an update with the Richmond City Commissioners on what is going on around the city of Richmond. The show will air twice a month on WBONTV with a replay of the program airing live on Y92.5 WEKY the following Sunday.
Maxey flashy in debut, leads Cats past Spartans in season opener
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today For the first time in college basketball history, the second-ranked team in the nation defeated the No. 1 squad to open the season. Kentucky erased the pain of last year’s embarrassing showing in the State Farm Champions Classic with a 69-62 win over top-ranked Michigan State Tuesday night at Madison […]
Madison County Health Department Looks to Improve Citizens’ Health with Online Survey
The Madison County Health Department is now conducting a Health and Safety online survey. The Madison County Health and Safety Survey, the starting point for data gathering and input for MCHD’s 2020-2025 community health assessment (CHA) cycle, is now live. This survey, a partnership with faculty and students from EKU’s Public Health program, can be […]
Lee County Voters Legalize Alcohol Sales During General Election
An eastern Kentucky county voted to end the prohibition of alcohol sales within its borders last night. The majority of Lee County citizens voted to legalize the sale of alcohol even with some opposition from fellow residents. According to a Beattyville city council member, the wet/dry referendum passed 1,243 – 779. Lee County is not […]
