Morning News Brief 10-28-19: Fatal wreck in Montgomery County, Shooting at Danville night club , Transylvania University Pumpkin Mania 2019, Camp Nelson becomes national park
Afternoon News Brief 10-25-19: Richmond police search for missing woman, 9/11 Mobile Memorial Museum rolled into Farristown, Mount Sterling man sought after for allegedly using counterfeit money, Berea man takes home the win in national Guy Fieri game show
The 9/11 Mobile Memorial Museum Rolled Into Farristown
The Mobile Museum that pays tribute to the 9/11 tragedy made its first visit to Kentucky on Wednesday and parked right in front of Farristown Middle School where it remained to pay homage to the event throughout Thursday If you couldn’t make it out to the exhibit don’t worry, WBONTV has you covered with highlights […]
Kentucky vs. Missouri: Preview, viewing info & more
By Jamie Boggs/@jamiewboggs This season for Kentucky Football has been quite the roller coaster already, but Saturday’s game vs. Missouri will prove to determine the Wildcats’ trajectory moving forward. A win will come with confidence about getting a bowl big and finishing the season .500 or better. A loss will create a sense of desperation […]
Morning News Brief 10-25-19: Corbin Animal Shelter receives 30 cats from hoarding situation, Kentuckians Can now enroll in 2020 Medicare, Animal protest at Keeneland racetrack, Corbin man arrested on Child pornography charges
Afternoon News Brief 10-24-19: Corbin man arrested on alleged child pornography charges, Laurel County sheriff’s officials reportedly seize guns, drugs, and money, Texas Roadhouse offers free lunch to veterans on Veteran’s Day
Texas Roadhouse Offers Free Lunch to Veterans on Veteran’s Day
Texas Roadhouse is calling all veterans and active U.S. service members for lunch on the house in honor of Veterans Day. “Every Texas Roadhouse location across the country will participate in a free lunch event to honor the men and women of our armed forces,” Texas Roadhouse said in a release. Monday, November 11th from […]
Corbin Man Arrested on Alleged Child Pornography Charges
A 24-year-old Corbin man is facing child pornography charges along with rape and sodomy charges after he allegedly admitted to police that he had intercourse with a 15-year-old girl on multiple occasions, and videotaped it. Amos Sparkman was arrested early Sunday morning following an investigation into a complaint by the victim’s mother. According to authorities, […]
Morning News Brief 10-24-19: Domestic violence awareness at the these hands don’t hurt rally, Paris Kentucky school shuts down, Unused drug turn-in day, Beshear announces settlements with two drug companies
Afternoon News Brief 10-23-19: Laurel County woman accused of letting partner torture children, Anti-Tax increase petitions totaled at courthouse, Turn-in your unused medicine, Suspect allegedly Gets irate with officers when learned of sexual abuse charges against him
Domestic Violence Awareness At The These Hands Don’t Hurt Rally
Hopes Wings hosted their annual These Hands Don’t Hurt Rally Tuesday night in downtown Richmond. A guest speaker attended while the festivities commenced to speak out against domestic violence. Names from people who lost their lives in Kentucky from domestic violence were also honored during the rally. Wbontv spoke to Jennifer Lainhart the Executive Director […]
CBS ranks all 353 college basketball teams; Cats near the top
By Jamie Boggs/@jamiewboggs Each year, Matt Norlander at CBS Sports ranks every single college basketball team from top to bottom. For the second season in a row, that number is set at 353. That is quite a project, and his brief analysis on each team is always interesting to read. Norlander has the Kentucky Wildcats […]
Morning News Brief 10-23-19: Tax increase opposition petition count numbers, Wolfe County Search & Rescue save woman in Red River Gorge, Richmond man after alleged sexual assault
Afternoon News Brief 10-22-19: Knife fight in a dollar store parking lot, Courthouse renovations commence soon, Tax increase opposition petition counted their votes today
Laurel County Sheriffs Make an Arrest Following an Alleged Assault
Laurel County’s Sheriff’s Office report making an arrest of a female subject in London regarding an assault complaint. The arrest occurred off White Oak Road on Sunday evening at approximately 5:46 PM. While en-route to the scene deputies were advised that a female subject, 35-year-old Shauna Michelle Tuttle had allegedly attacked another person at the […]
Morning News Brief 10-22-19: Opposing tax petition available at the clerks office, suspect in officer involved shooting identified, EKU Athletics Director steps down
Afternoon News Brief 10-21-19: Paraplegic man allegedly assaulted by wife, Missing person Anthony Groth, Officer involved shooting leaves suspect in ER
Last Nights Highlights: Estill County Takes The Victory Against Garrard County
It was 36 to 16 Friday night and Estill County lead the whole game! We have the amazing highlights that showcase both teams extreme effort during the game
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Blue-White Game: 6 takeaways and postgame banter
ByJamie Boggs/@jamiewboggs The Kentucky Wildcats (White) defeated the Kentucky Wildcats (Blue) 81-80 in Rupp Arena on Friday. This was Big Blue Nation’s first glimpse of what this team may look like moving forward, and there was a lot to like. Starters for the White team included Immanuel Quickley, Tyrese Maxey, EJ Montgomery, Kahlil Whitney, and […]
Morning News Brief 10-21-19: Burglary ends in alleged suspect being sent to ER, New EKU Athletic Director, Wreck at Saint Joseph Hospital, 25th annual Halloween fest at Fort Boonesborough
Afternoon News Brief 10-18-19: Richmond man accused of strangling victim, Man hits Fire Hydrant on campus and allegedly attempts to drunkenly flee, New state-run prison in Floyd County, Halloween fest at Fort Boonesborough
Halloween Fest At The Fort Boonesborough Campground
Enjoy the sights, sounds and scares of over one and one-half miles of Halloween lights and displays from your car. Fort Boonesborough’s campground received a Halloween make-over for the 25th annual Halloween Fest. A series of events will take place at the historic site ranging from hayrides to arts and crafts. Be sure to come […]
Kentucky vs. Georgia preview, viewing info & more
ByJamie Boggs /@jamiewboggs The Kentucky Wildcats potentially salvaged their season with a win over Arkansas last week. Sitting at 3-3 with 4-5 potential wins left on the schedule, a bowl game is still attainable, and the outstanding 2020 recruiting class is still intact. But to keep momentum going in the right direction, the Wildcats will […]
