Afternoon News Brief 3-20-20: Missing person in Berea found safe, BBB sheds light on Coronavirus scams, Richmond Parks & Rec announces cancellations
Texas trending for 2020 recruit Greg Brown
By Jamie Boggs There is a seemingly infinite amount of uncertainty in our lives right now, and next year’s Kentucky Basketball roster is no exception. Nick Richards and Tyrese Maxey are almost certainly gone. Ashton Hagans will likely go as well. And at the end of the day, the Wildcats could just return a player or two and be starting completely […]
Madison County Food Bank Implements Drive-Thru Service
The Madison County food bank God’s Outreach will still be distributing food throughout the Covid-19 crisis. We spoke to the Assistant Director Amanda Agee to learn how the epidemic has changed the process of distributing food to the people that need it. Agee also mentioned in the interview that volunteers are always needed, but if […]
Morning News Brief 3-20-20: 47 positive cases of covid-19 along with the second death in KY, Walmart provides more jobs and bonuses for employees, Winchester lady veterans shelter cancels events
Afternoon News Brief 3-19-2020: Golden Alert issued for missing Garrard County man, Uncertainty amid store closures brings new customers to Richmond gun shop, Kentucky Covid-19 cases update, Garret Fowles steps down as City Attorney
Kroger is Putting Limits on Purchasable Essentials For Equal Distribution
Kroger is working to help citizens get at least the basics they need following the bulk buying that quite a few consumers resort to in this time of stress. The stores affected will immediately close all personal service in meat, fish, and salad counters. According to the press release; steaks, seafood, and lunch meat will […]
Lake Reba Playground Revitalization Underway
Lake Reba will be seeing a revamping of its signature playground. Richmond Parks and Recreation informed WBONTV on the new goal of making it accessible to all children: even the disabled. Wbontv’s Samantha Burford spoke with Event Programmer for the Richmond Parks & Rec, Mason Chamblee, who explained the timeline for when the park could […]
Morning News Brief 3-19-2020: KSP make arrest in Lee County murder investigation, Toyota suspending production for several days, Golden Alert for Nicholasville man, Kroger limits items during pandemic
Afternoon News Brief 3-18-2020: KSP make arrest in Lee County murder investigation, Clerk’s Office still working for Madison County, Boil water advisory for Cottonwood sub-division, Estill County courthouse updates availability
Baptist Health Richmond to Postpone Elective Procedures
Baptist Health Richmond is suspending elective procedures beginning Thursday, March 19. Urgent and emergency procedures will still be performed. The American College of Surgeons, the U.S. Surgeon General and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear all have called for elective surgeries to be postponed to meet the rising demand for COVID-19 care and to conserve hospital resources. […]
As of Now Kentucky sits at 27 cases of Confirmed Coronavirus
After a press conference on Tuesday, Governor Beshear added to the Kentucky COVID-19 totals by confirming that the state is now up to 27 confirmed cases. The two most recent cases involve a 74-year-old man in Jefferson County and a 69-year-old man in Lyon County. Of the 27 cases listed, one person passed away earlier […]
Morning News Brief 3-18-2020: EKU closes campus and switches to online schooling, Parks and Rec postpones events, Madison County public transport suspended, Toddler injures self after playing with gun
Afternoon News Brief 3-17-2020: 3 year old injured due to gunshot, Kentucky Primaries postponed due to COVID-19, Community Forum, Flood warnings for Ravenna, KU waives late fees and disconnection notices
Blood Donations needed due to Coronavirus Cancellations
As the spread of Coronavirus continues throughout Kentucky and the United States, Kentucky Blood Center is appealing to healthy individuals to donate blood to prevent shortages in the 70+ Kentucky hospitals it serves. An unprecedented number of mobile blood drives have been canceled over the coming weeks, leading to a loss of nearly 2,000 anticipated […]
EKU Center for the Arts Releases List of Rescheduled Events
The Center for the Arts website states that “as we continue working to reschedule the affected dates, we will alert ticket holders as soon as new dates have been scheduled or if a show has been cancelled”. Ticket holders are encouraged to keep their tickets during the rescheduling process.
Morning News Brief 3-17-2020: Flood warnings in surrounding counties, 25 confirmed Covid-19 cases in Kentucky, Derby is postponed, Bourbon County clerks office closes
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
Wbontv Weekend Lock-up 3-16-2020
Morning News Brief 3-16-2020: Beshear says social distancing doesn’t mean isolation, Stores rearrange hours due to Covid-19, Stabbing in Lee County
Afternoon News Brief 3-13-2020: Man wanted in Transylvania University shooting turns himself in, Fatal crash in Bourbon County, Interview with EKU Alumi living in China
Morning News Brief 3-13-2020: Andy Behsear announces 10 confirmed cases in Kentucky, Celtic celebration is canceled, Paddy Wagon continues tradition despite Covid-19 outbreak
Afternoon News Brief 3-12-2020: Detention Center takes precautions to avoid Covid-19, Health Departments work together to keep track of Covid-19 spread, Millstone festival set for the future
KHSAA announces it’s “postponing” of the Sweet Sixteen tournaments
The KHSAA will announce the postponing of the rest of the Girls Sweet 16 and next week’s Boys Sweet 16 at the end of the current Sacred Heart-South Laurel game.
Starting A New Tradition: The Millstone Festival
Millstone Park is a new landmark here in Richmond and brought a fresh spin to the life of downtown the festival will be on Saturday, October 3rd, 2020. Wbontv visited City Hall to speak with Community Development Coordinator Tyler Johnson who let us in on all the details pertaining to this future festival. Starting off […]
The SEC Tournament is officially canceled
It’s official: the remainder of the SEC Tournament has been called off. With the dominoes falling as quickly as they have, this is not completely unexpected. However, that does not change the devastation of a decision on those that it impacts directly. That is not to say this was the wrong decision, but it is […]
