Richmond Police Make Drug Arrest After Obtaining Warrants for a Storage Unit
On December 2nd 2020, Richmond Police report responding to 337 Edwards Avenue to investigate a drug complaint. Search warrants were obtained for the residence and a storage unit located on Big Hill Avenue. The following items were located and seized: 236 dose units of suspected Xanax, 1.20 ounces of suspected crack cocaine, 16.6 grams of […]
KSP Traffic Safety Checkpoint (PSA)
Habitat for Humanity: Forever Homes for Families in Need
What if your home wasn’t safe? Listen to Heather, and learn why supporting non-profit organizations like the Habitat For Humanity of Clark and Madison Counties is so important.
Richmond Parks and Rec Speaks Out on Cancelation of Christmas Parade, Announces Annual Holiday Event
Despite the annual Christmas parade being re-adapted by Richmond Parks and Rec and then ultimately canceled due to safety concerns, there still are some chances to spread some holiday cheer. WBONTV spoke to Mason Chamblee of Richmond Parks and Rec who explained how the decision to nix the parade came about, but also elaborated on […]
Wbontv’s Madison County Lock-up (Week of 11-25-20 -12-2-20)
Musical Musings: Georgians Hunter Blalock and Tim Moore
Since we last saw these two, they were solo in the studios and working on separate projects over a year ago. Now, the two have reunited and are making music together, despite the pandemic. According to Tim Moore and Hunter Blalock, in one fell swoop 40 shows were canceled when the first wave of shutdowns […]
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Wbontv’s Afternoon Weather Forecast 11-20-20
48th Anniversary of the 1972 Plane Crash; Flags Fly Half-Mast
The City of Richmond’s flags are flying half-staff today in remembrance and honor of the 10 lives lost on November 17th, 1972. Today marks the 48th anniversary of the tragic plane crash that occurred when 10 local residents were returning from a Madison High School football game in Hopkinsville, KY.
Two Arrested in Laurel County Drug Bust
The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is reporting the arrest of two individuals at a business off US 25 about 1 mile north of London while conducting a drug investigation early Tuesday morning. The arrests occurred after deputies found two individuals in possession of suspected methamphetamine, suspected heroin, digital scales, and a loaded hypodermic needle in […]
Wbontv’s Afternoon Weather Forecast 11-17-2020
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WESLEY REDMON, 40 Booked:11/13/2020
UK’s Mitchell retires following ‘life-altering’ health scare last summer
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky, (KT) — Matthew Mitchell has stepped down as women’s basketball coach at the University of Kentucky. After consulting with his family and Kentucky Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart on Thursday, Mitchell opted to step down. Assistant coach Kyra Elzy has been named interim coach. “This was a difficult decision […]
Pervis Ellison sparked UK freshman Lance Ware’s ‘love for the game’
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Lance Ware got a late start on basketball and didn’t fully embrace the sport until former Louisville standout Pervis Ellison intervened. “We did a little workout and I’ve kind of been working with him and in contact with him ever since to this day,” he said. […]
Victim Identified in Two Vehicle Crash that Resulted in the Death of One Laurel County Man
The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office were investigating a two vehicle crash that resulted in a fatality which occurred on KY 30 at the intersection of KY 1394 yesterday afternoon, on November 10th. Laurel Sheriff’s investigators report that apparently a Kia van was traveling northbound on KY 30 attempting a left turn onto KY 1394 and turned […]
A preseason surprise, UK freshman Jackson relishes underdog role
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Isaiah Jackson has always considered himself an underdog and wants to keep it that way going into his freshman season at Kentucky. “Me thinking like that, I feel like I can show a lot of people what I can do and surprise a lot of people,” […]
Kentucky Hospitals Begin Recruiting Participants For Phase 3 Covid-19 Investigation Vaccine C
The University of Kentucky, in partnership with Baptist Health Lexington and Norton Healthcare in Louisville, has been selected as a testing site LEXINGTON, KY (Nov. 5, 2020) – The University of Kentucky, in partnership with Baptist Health Lexington and Norton Healthcare in Louisville, has been selected as a testing site for the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson […]
Wbontv’s Weekend Lock-up 11-9-2020
Richmond Man Arrested for Fleeing from Police with AR-15, Resulted in Multiple School Lock-Downs
On November 2, Richmond Police Officers responded to E. Walnut Street after a caller advised her husband was under the influence armed with a gun. The caller advised a physical altercation occurred to officials. 40 year old James Medders allegedly then took off from the residence when he learned that police had been called. Medders […]
Richmond Man Arrested after Domestic Dispute
KSP report responding to Bogie Mill Road in reference to an alleged assault that occurred. Upon arrival, Troopers report speaking with 39-year-old Joshua Daugherty. Daugherty allegedly stated he and his wife had been in a verbal altercation over intimacy. Daugherty stated his wife began hitting him during the argument so he began trying to catch […]
Wbontv Afternoon Weather Forecast 11-4-2020
Kentucky’s Modern Gun Deer Season Opens Nov. 14th
Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 4, 2020) – The arrival of autumn brings beautiful fall colors, holiday excitement and for hunters, deer hunting in Kentucky. About 300,000 Kentuckians hunt deer each year. The state’s deer herd also draws thousands of hunters from other states throughout the […]
Wbontv’s Afternoon Weather Forecast 11-2-2020
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Transfer Sarr glad to be part of ‘winning culture’ at Kentucky
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky, (KT) — Olivier Sarr couldn’t turn down an opportunity to play for Kentucky and waiting for a waiver was worth the wait for the former Wake Forest standout. “They told me to stay positive at all times, and I did it,” Sarr said Wednesday. “But, honestly, sometimes it […]
