Our Mostly Sunny Streak Continues!
We are looking good today with slightly above-average temps with lots of sun. We are going to keep the warmer temps, but lose the sunshine as we move toward the weekend. Today, we will see highs in the mid 40s with those mostly sunny skies. Tonight, we will drop down to just below freezing, with […]
Afternoon News Brief 1-8-20: Alleged theft lands Richmond utilities worker in hot water, Berea restaurant closes its doors for good, Man allegedly held at gunpoint by boss, Lane closure warning
Eagles Fly Away from Model Patriots in Second Half
Madison Southern hosted the Model Patriots last night in the Eagles’ first game back from the Rock Holiday Classic Tournament in Florida. Catch all the highlights from the game last night in the video above.
Richmond Police: Man Allegedly Held at Gunpoint by Boss
The Richmond Police Department is reporting that a local business owner was arrested Tuesday evening, following an alleged incident involving a handgun and his employees. According to the arrest citation, officers met with a trio of employees who were present at Ismail Quhassi’s apartment completing finances for the end of the work day. During this […]
Berea Restaurant Closes its Doors For Good
Berea restaurant J. Gumbos has announced it’s shutting down. From May 18th until December 24th it was owned by Berea College and brought a variety of different flavors to the citizens of Berea. Berea College Dining General Manager David McHargue stated that there wasn’t enough business to remain open, he also stated that ” J.Gumbo’s […]
Hometown Recovery: Stories of Madison County: A Long Road for Todd Chaney
It was a long road for Estill County native Todd Chaney to finally say enough is enough and get sober. Chaney told WBONtv in our new series centered around recovery success stories about the hard knocks he had to take with drugs and alcohol starting when he was quite young. Chaney explains his story of […]
Lane closure scheduled for I-75 in Madison County
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that this advisory serves as an update for the I-75 project in Madison County. Wednesday, Jan. 8 through Friday, Jan. 10 – currently and until 8 a.m. Friday Interstate 75 NB at Exit 95 · a lane closure is in effect for the left/fast lane at milepoint 0.195 o the closure is […]
Following Months-Long Process, EKU Names New Director of Athletics
From a press release from Eastern Kentucky University: EKU has named Matt Roan as Director of Athletics after a two-month search process. Roan returns to EKU after three-plus years as Director of Athletics at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, La. “Eastern Kentucky University and the region it serves are special places for my family and […]
Alleged Theft Lands Richmond Utilities Worker in Hot Water
A Richmond Utilities employee is now behind bars after allegedly stealing multiple water meters over the course of several months and receiving money for them by selling them as scrap metal. According to the citation, the combined value of the water meters totaled at over $19,000. 37 year-old Benjamin Thacker reportedly admitted to taking the […]
