Rain Continues, Temps Will Warm Up
We have a dreary Monday with a warm-up on the way for the middle of the week. It feels like a Monday out there today with mostly cloudy skies and highs topping out right around average in the mid 50s. Tonight, we could see a few showers move into the area with lows dropping into […]
Afternoon News Brief 3-16-2020: Bourbon County Coronavirus fatality, KSP conducting murder investigation in Lee County, Richmond Chamber of Commerce gives options for consumers amid business closures
Richmond Chamber of Commerce Gives Options for Consumers Amid Business Closures
Despite a commonwealth-wide closure of restaurants and bars, the Richmond Chamber of Commerce is still committed to keeping local businesses booming. Wbontv spoke to Director Mendi Goble, who explained that although sitting down in a restaurant is not an option at the moment, consumers can still support local businesses by participating in curbside pickup, carry […]
Telford YMCA to Close Effective Tuesday
From a letter from YMCA Officials: At the Telford Community Center YMCA, the safety and well-being of our members, staff, volunteers and the broader Madison County community have always been and will always be a top priority. We have been diligently monitoring all national and local updates surrounding the COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation. In order to […]
BBB Creates Site for Coronavirus Scam Awareness
The Better Business Bureau has asked for help in keeping citizens informed by sharing a microsite the BBB has developed with topics pertaining to the Coronavirus pandemic: www.bbb.org/coronavirus The BBB says that they will continue to work to keep the public safe from scammers who may take advantage of this crisis in various ways.
Berea Mayor Responds to Emergency Declaration
From a Press Release from Berea Mayor Bruce Fraley: “I want to assure all citizens of Berea that the emergency declaration, which is being issued in the City of Richmond and Madison County as well as the City of Berea, is a necessary action to protect our citizens and community. Such as declaration puts all […]
First KY Death Related to COVID-19, Beshear Orders Closure of Restaurants and Bars
In an address this morning, Governor Andy Beshear said one person from Bourbon County has died after being diagnosed with the coronavirus. The victim was a 66-year-old man, which Beshear said there were “numerous factors” leading to his death, but that coronavirus was in fact a factor. Beshear also announced that he will issue an […]
Wbontv Weekend Lock-up 3-16-2020
Laurel County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Missing Elderly Woman
Laurel County officials are searching for an elderly woman who was last seen on Court Road in London. 76 year-old Shirley Robinette was last seen at midnight on March 15th, 3 miles South of London. Robinette has several medical conditions, and has not been seen since then. If you know the whereabouts of Robinette, please […]
Madison County, Cities of Berea and Richmond have declared a state of emergency
On March 16, 2020, Madison County, City of Berea, and City of Richmond have declared a joint state of emergency to further prepare and respond to COVID-19. “We are in full support of the decision of our elected officials to declare the state of emergency. Declaring a state of emergency will help us to further […]
KSP Conducting Murder Investigation in Lee County
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post was called just after 5:00 am Sunday in reference to a fatal stabbing that occurred on Long Branch Rd in Lee County. KSP Post 7 Troopers responded to the scene and discovered one man deceased. The initial investigation indicates, the deceased was fatally stabbed during an altercation with another […]
