Madison County Board of Education Hosts First Meeting of 2020
The Madison County Board of Education held its first meeting of the 2020 Spring Semester on Thursday, January 9. WBON TV’s very own Samantha Burford was elected as the new Chair of the Board during the meeting. Various schools across Madison County showed their appreciation to the Board by presenting them with gifts and special […]
A January Heatwave? Temps Continue to Rise Throughout the Weekend
There’s a little more cloud cover out there today, but the temps continue to rise. We have highs today that are much warmer than we would usually see for the ninth of January. The average for today would be in the low 40s. We will make it up to around 60 degrees today, albeit with […]
Afternoon News Brief 1-9-2020: Richmond man arrested on strangulation charge, First reported Flu death this year, Pulaski County man murders wife then commits suicide, K9 unit deployed in the Jail to find suspected drugs
Lane Closure at Exit 95 Remains in Effect
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that this advisory serves as an update for the I-75 project in Madison County. Thursday, Jan. 9 through Friday, Jan. 10 – currently and until 8 a.m. Friday Interstate 75 – Northbound Exit 95 · a lane closure remains in effect for the left/fast lane at milepoint 95 (the correct milepoint is 95) o the […]
Big Hill Road/KY 21 to Reopen Today
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of a continued temporary lane closure on Big Hill Road/KY 21. A collapse had occurred in a portion of the eastbound lane. Repair operations will be completed this evening. Thursday, Jan. 9 – 5 p.m. this evening Big Hill Road/KY 21 · the closed lane at milepoint 12.5 will open o one […]
The New Richmond Active Living Center Cuts the Ribbon
A new senior citizen center, located at 801 Brighton Ave, had its ribbon cutting this afternoon. Dubbed the Richmond Active Living Center, the facility offers many services to the residents living within such as an exercise room and a pool table. Mayor Robert Blythe spoke a few words before the cutting, thanking the many contributors […]
Suspect Sought in Laurel County Theft Case
The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in identifying a person of interest in a case involving multiple storage unit thefts. A male subject was caught on security cameras on the night the thefts took place. According to police, this male subject is a suspect in the thefts which happened at storage units […]
New Estill County Art Center Announces Kick-off Event This Saturday!
A new art center is opening in Estill County. The Center is called River City Music and Arts, and is located at 211 main street in Irvine, Kentucky. The new center is operated and owned by two born and raised Estill County Military Veterans: Donnie Isaacs and L.G. Richardson. The open art venue will announce […]
Richmond Man Arrested on Strangulation Charge, EPO Violation
A man accused of domestic assault has been arrested following the violation of a restraining order placed on him by the victim. Richmond Police arrived at a Foxhaven Court residence early Sunday morning to investigate a report involving 27 year-old Charles Denny and his partner. When police spoke with the victim, they stated that Denny […]
