Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, KSP Investigating Deadly House Fire
The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with Kentucky State Police, are conducting a death investigation regarding a residential structure fire that has left one person injured and another dead. The fire was first reported around 9 AM on Thursday morning. Police say deputies, along with numerous area fire departments, arrived at the residence at […]
Wbontv’s Afternoon News Brief 3-4-21
KY 1571 in Estill County to remain closed after water recedes
KY 1571 (Millers Creek Road) in Estill County is currently closed due to high water. The road will remain closed once water recedes to allow CSX Transportation and R.J. Corman Railroad to make repairs to the railroad tracks that run parallel to the highway. Mudslides triggered by recent heavy rains that caused record flooding in […]
Road Closed Indefinitely in Wolfe County
KY 715 in Wolfe County is closed indefinitely between Sky Bridge Road (milepoint 10.6) and the Red River bridge at the Menifee County line (milepoint 11.9) due to a break in pavement. Transportation Cabinet personnel evaluated the break and determined that the road is unsafe for travel. The break extends across both lanes of the […]
Estill County God’s Outreach Food Bank persists following $80K in food losses
The flood damage persists in Estill County, and unfortunately, one very important component of flood relief was affected as well: God’s Outreach Food Bank. WBONTV spoke to Assistant Director Amanda Agee, who said that there is an estimated $80,000 in lost food that was contaminated during the flood. Agee says that there may be more […]
Work Commences Thursday on Berea Bypass Project
Preliminary work on the long awaited Berea Bypass will begin Thursday, but will have no impact on traffic. The bypass route is planned for east of Berea Road/US 25 Southeast and connect to Big Hill Road/KY 21. This new roadway will be a connection which will include both two and four lanes. The anticipated completion […]
