Second Colonel Football Player Leaves Program Citing COVID-19 Concerns
In less than 24 hours the EKU Football team has seen a second player leave the program citing concerns over the way the school is handling the Covid-19 situation. Graham Ashkettle was named second team all OVC last season as well as a second team academic All American. He was named to the all OVC […]
Ohio Woman Arrested After Damaging Multiple Vehicles at Richmond Gas Station
Earlier this week, the Richmond Police Department responded to a reported collision at a Speedway gas station located on the Eastern Bypass. Two vehicles were struck by the suspect, resulting in injury to one of the victims. According to the arrest citation, 30 year-old Megan Maerean was behind the wheel when the incident occurred. Maerean’s […]
Minor Chances for Evening Storms as Days Get Hotter
Your WBON TV community weather forecast for August 5, 2020!
Madison County Schools Approve In-Person Instruction for 2020-2021 School Year in Special Meeting
The ending of the 2019-2020 school year experienced an unexpected roadblock, but now with the upcoming school year looming, school administrators have been placed in the difficult position of deciding on the appropriate plan of action. Students, parents, and educators alike have voiced opinions for and against in-person classes during the ongoing pandemic and last […]
Berea College Issues Statement on Professor Charged with Child Exploitation Offenses
According to Kentucky State Police, an Internet Crimes Against Children investigation led to the arrest of three Madison County individuals, including 61-year-old Stephen Pulsford. Pulsford is charged with one count of distribution of matter portraying a minor in a sexual performance. This charge is a Class-D felony punishable by one to five years in prison. […]
Laurel County Man Arrested on Alleged Drug Charges
The Laurel County Sheriff’s Department reports that they arrested Jonathon Keith Coots age 27 of Hyden, KY early Wednesday morning of August 5, 2020. According to Deputies the arrest occurred in a business parking lot 10 miles South of London following an investigation conducted by the Sheriff’s office after Coots was found in possession of […]
Former Madison Central Indian Landon White Leaves EKU Football Team Amid Accusations Of Improper Covid Testing
Former Madison Central kicker Landon White announced via Instagram that he has left the Eastern Kentucky football team amid concerns about the way the program and school are allegedly handling the Covid-19 situation. According to White the last time the players and staff were tested was on July 6th. On July 2nd the school announced […]
KSP Charges Three Madison Co. Men With Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses
On August 4, 2020, the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch arrested three men on charges related to child sexual abuse material. Joshua M. Hensley, 30, was arrested at approximately 2:15 p.m., Bradeley S. Helton, 32, was arrested at approximately 4:15 p.m., and Stephen Pulsford, 61, was arrested at approximately 7:15 p.m. These arrests were […]
