Above-Average Temps Continue Through Friday
Your WBON-TV community weather forecast for January 20, 2021!
K9’s Refitted With New Bulletproof Vests Thanks to Non-Profit Organization
The K9’s were out Tuesday and rocking new bullet and stab protecting vests. Wbontv spoke to Sheriff’s Deputy Wesley who gave us more information regarding the vests. Correction: The name of the Company is Vested Interest in K9s Inc. The vest is also called a level 2 and not a 2a.
Governor Beshear Appoints New Madison County District 1 Magistrate
Judge Executive Reagan Taylor has been notified by the director of the Kentucky Office of Boards and Commissions that the appointment for District 1 Magistrate has been made by Governor Andy Beshear. Governor Beshear appointed Paul Reynolds to the position filling the term left vacant due to the passing of Magistrate Larry Combs. The appointment […]
Daytime closures scheduled to begin Jan. 25 on KY 594 in Estill County
Drivers who use KY 594 (Red Lick Road) in Estill County will have to find an alternate route for the next few weeks, as repairs are planned that will require the road to be closed during working hours. Daytime closures will begin on Monday, Jan. 25, to repair a major break in pavement at milepoint […]
Fatal Crash in Estill County Results in Death of Powell County Man
One man in his thirties has died as the result of a one vehicle wreck that occurred on Spout Springs Road in Estill County. According to Estill County Coroner Jimmy Wise, the single occupant went off the road on East 82 heading towards Powell County. The Coroner adds that the man had lost control of […]
Kentucky State Police Troopers Detailed to Presidential Inauguration
Today, a unit of 44 Kentucky State Police troopers joined local, state and federal law enforcement agencies from across the country to provide security at the presidential inauguration in Washington, D.C. The troopers were temporarily sworn in as local officers which granted them arrest powers during their duties, which included traffic and crowd control, security […]
Governor Beshear picked to lead National Task Force on Economic Recovery and Revitalization
Today, the National Governors Association (NGA) announced that Gov. Andy Beshear will lead a bipartisan task force to guide states in their economic recovery and revitalization efforts amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “I am deeply honored and humbled to be asked by the NGA to work on this crucially important issue,” the Governor said. “This […]
