Afternoon News Brief 12-11-19: EKU President Benson steps down, Berea elementary student honored by Governor, Richmond duo indicted after alleged sexual abuse
We Get a Short (Sunny) Break from Rainfall
The sun is back, but the cooler temperature remains. Highs today will top out around 40 degrees with partly sunny skies. Tonight, we will see temps fall into the low 20s for another very cold night. Tomorrow, we will see more seasonable temps with highs making it close to the 50 degree mark. Friday will […]
Last-Night’s Highlights 12-11-19: Estill County Vs. Madison Southern in High School Basketball
It was a game filled to the brim with effort for both teams, but Estill County climbed on top with an ending score of 64-53. Check out the video for all the action from last night’s game!
FORMER CINCINNATI REDS PITCHER BRONSON ARROYO TO BE FEATURED SPEAKER AT EKU BASEBALL LEADOFF LUNCH
RICHMOND, Ky. – Bronson Arroyo, a Major League Baseball All-Star, World Series Champion and former pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds will be the featured speaker at the Eastern Kentucky University Baseball Diamond Legacy Fund Leadoff Lunch on Feb. 8, head coach Edwin Thompson announced today. The event will include lunch, a silent auction and introduction of the 2020 […]
Berea Mayor Talks New Pavilion Project
The Berea Farmer’s Market has never had a permanent home, but that could be set to change according to Berea Mayor Bruce Fraley. He says that the city of Berea is in the final stages of receiving funding in order to dedicate a space for a new pavilion in town. Fraley says that the pavilion […]
Kingston Elementary Student Honored by Governor on Inauguration Day for Winning Poster Contest
A Madison County student was honored at Tuesdays gubernatorial inauguration ceremony in Frankfort. Avery Boggs of Kingston Elementary was selected as a winner of a poster contest created by new Governor Andy Beshear and his wife, Britainy. Students around the state were asked to submit posters that represent Kentuckians coming together to improve their communities […]
Home for the Holidays: A Community Resource Event for the Homeless
The Madison County Public Library hosted a community get together with the help of various organizations around Richmond, all with the same goal in mind, to help the homeless population of Madison County. The organizations offered services like flu vaccines and free food. Wbontv Spoke to Marketing Coordinator for Baptist Health Richmond, Sara Stringfield and […]
Kentucky standout Lynn Bowden wins prestigious Hornung Award
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Lynn Bowden claimed one of college football’s top honors on Wednesday when he was named winner of the Paul Hornung Award, given to the most versatile player in college football. The award is given by the Louisville Sports Commission. Bowden set a school record for career […]
Trio Arrested by Richmond Police on Drug Charges
Three people are now behind bars following a traffic stop on South Collins Street which occurred recently. Prior to the stop, the officer had reportedly received an anonymous complaint that the vehicle was traveling from Lexington with heroin. The driver of the car, Michael Fryer of Richmond, gave consent to authorities to search the vehicle, […]
EKU President Benson Steps Down
*UPDATE: EKU has released an official statement regarding the resignation of President Benson. Currently in his seventh year of service, Dr. Michael T. Benson will step down as president of Eastern Kentucky University effective Jan. 6, 2020. President Benson will work with EKU Board Chairman Lewis Diaz along with the Board of Regents and the […]
Calipari: UK’s success on home court started with late Adolph Rupp
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) – Adolph Rupp never coached a game at Rupp Arena, but his successors have led the Wildcats to 600 victories and three national championships in the historic venue since it opened in 1976. “This started with coach (Adolph) Rupp,” Calipari said. “He never really got to coach […]
