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Deadly crash in Madison County causes severe I-75 traffic

One person has been reported dead on scene in Madison County early this morning after a crash on Interstate Highway 75 has caused severe traffic Officials said three lanes of I-75 were blocked as emergency crews worked to clear the scene. The crash involved two vehicles and occurred in the northbound lanes near mile marker […]

One Last Practice Run For the MCHS Band Before The Macy’s Day Parade !

Wbontv’s Samantha Burford went down to Madison Central High school and interviewed band Coach David Jaggie for the last time before the anticipated Macy’s Day Parade performance. Jaggie filled us in on the last practice run for the band and how it will be open to the public this Saturday at 10am. The band will […]

4-star DB Joel Williams sets top 6 and announces commitment date

ByJamie Boggs @jamiewboggs The Wildcats seem to have some momentum in Williams’ recruitment. By Saturday night, the Kentucky Wildcats should be bowl eligible for the fourth straight season. This year’s team has a lot of youth, so the future of Kentucky’s roster looks bright. And when you hear Mark Stoops talk about the 2020 recruiting […]

Richmond City Government Discuss Mobile Food Vendor Ordinance

Yesterday the Richmond City Government met to discuss and redefine the ordinance regarding the mobile food industry here in Richmond. City Attorney Garret Fowles and City Manager Rob Meinrich led the discussion by examining the expensive business license that many food mobile vendors have brought to light. This marks the final draft of the ordinance, […]

Businesses and City Manager Weigh in on Water Street Construction

As many Richmondites are well aware, our Water Street near downtown has gone through many transformations, including the latest update and roadwork, which has, as you can see, shut down part of the historical area. We spoke to local business owners about how this has impacted their businesses, and who noted that the construction to […]

Madison Southern Hosts Signing of Three Softball Athletes to the College Level

Madison Southern High School celebrated 3 softball players graduating to the next level of their on field career. Kennadi Story, Peyton Griffith and Kayla Pigg are going to be attending Lindsey Wilson College after their senior year. WbonTV witnessed the future coach as well as the current high school coach step up to the podium […]

Kentucky Football bowl projection roundup

By Jamie Boggs/@jamiewboggs After a dominant win over the Vanderbilt Commodores on Saturday, all signs point to the Kentucky Wildcats becoming bowl eligible next week after defeating UT-Martin. Not to be presumptuous, but that should be the Wildcats’ sixth win with a potential seventh victory against Louisville the following Saturday. So with Kentucky sitting at […]

Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt: Preview, viewing info & more

By Jamie Boggs/@jamiewboggs Coming off of a devastating loss to Tennessee last week, the window has become a bit more narrow for the Kentucky Wildcats’ hopes for a big bowl game. The Wildcats have a probable win against UT-Martin next week, but still need to pick up a victory over either Vanderbilt or Louisville to […]

Madison Southern Hosts a Signing Day for Future College Level Soccer Player

Madison Southern hosted another signing of a student athlete graduating to the college level. Yesterday Peighton Sowder of Madison Southern signed to the University of Asbury Soccer Team. Sowder’s present and future coaches took to the podium to give a few words to the student and wish her good luck on her mission to further […]

Owsley County School Teacher Arrested on Sexual Abuse Allegations

An Owsley County High School teacher is now behind bars following allegations that he sexually abused two students. 40-year-old James S. Cornett was arrested after the Kentucky State Police were made aware of the allegations. Cornett was charged with two counts of first-degree sexual abuse. Cornett was lodged in the Three Forks Regional Jail.