Afternoon News Brief 10-17-19: Estill emergency crews combat new flames at scene of fatal house fire, Winchester teacher dies in vehicle wreck, EKU Halloween hoopfest to be held Thursday October 24th, Madison County murder case suspect pleads guilty in court
Kentucky Basketball Blue-White Game preview & viewing info
By Jamie Boggs / @jamiewboggs Now that Big Blue Madness has come and gone, Kentucky Basketball fans will now move on to the next yearly tradition: The Blue-White game. While Big Blue Madness is all about the pageantry and introductions, the intersquad scrimmage is where we really start to see the roles and skills of […]
Morning News Brief 10-17-19: KSP conduct death investigation following Irvine fire, Richmond man arrested for alleged domestic dispute, Lincoln emergency services drill, Court update for alleged murderer
Afternoon News Brief 10-16-19: Richmond man allegedly assaulted victim, KSP conducting death investigation following Irvine fire, Tie for governor between Beshear vs. Bevin, A look at Richmond’s haunted history
Madison County Unveils Amos and Andy Show Memorial Marker
A memorial marker for Andrew Tribble was unveiled last Sunday at Union City Park in Madison County. Andy Tribble and his brother Amos were Vaudeville performers both born here in Madison County. These brothers were the popular talent for the famous radio show of the 20s, the Amos & Andy Show. This popular show became […]
Morning News Brief 10-16-19: Bail lowered for DUI crash inmate that killed a 10 year old girl, Natural Skybridge grant, Passed out mother arrested, Car fire leads to drug bust
Neighbors Alert Police to Mother allegedly Passed Out on Front Porch
The Madison County Sheriff Office made an arrest on College Hill Road in reference to a female subject allegedly passed out on the porch with a toddler crying next to her. According to the citation, neighbors allegedly noticed 24 year-old Megan West passed out on the front porch while her toddler was screaming, pulling her […]
Morning News Brief 10-15-19: Woodford County man appeared in court for alleged stabbing, Structure fire at 117 greens crossing road in Waco, Flu shots available at the Madison County Health Department
Afternoon News Brief 10-14-19: Structure fire at 117 greens crossing road in Waco, Richmond couple arrested after children found living in deplorable conditions, Callie’s Campground Battle of the Bands showcase, Woodford County man appeared in court for alleged stabbing
Last nights Highlights: Country Day Tarnishes Berea’s Perfect Record
Berea was 5-0 before the game, but they left the field with a loss this past Friday. Kentucky Country Day is a highly ranked team this year and they played like it as well. Scoring 36 against the pirates it was a hard fought battle with both teams showing extreme effort defensively. The Pirates scored […]
Callie’s Campground Battle of the Bands Showcase
Wbontv’s Loretta McPherson attended the Battle of the Bands event at Callie’s Campground. We got footage of the winning band Technicolor Nightmare and some of the contestants. Special thanks to the runner’s up Lost Cause who claimed 2nd place and Same Old Ways who finished 3rd. checkout the footage of the talented artists and be […]
Weekend Lock-up
Highlights box score & MVP from Kentucky’s thrilling win over Arkansas
ByJamie Boggs/@jamiewboggs The Kentucky Wildcats took the field on Saturday looking to bounce back from a three game losing streak, and in a back-and-forth affair they were able to pull out a 24-20 win against the Arkansas Razorbacks. Behind a heroic effort by Lynn Bowden, the Wildcats racked up over 300 rushing yards and took […]
Morning News Brief 10-14-19: Estill County Judge Executive pleads guilty after stealing money from County, Trump wall replica climbing contest, Volunteer firefighters needed
EKU Student Informs Public of Climate Change On the Courthouse Lawn!
Wbontv stopped and interviewed Chris Holmes an EKU student who took to the lawn of the Courthouse building to inform the public about climate change. Checkout all the details in the interview up now!
Afternoon News Brief 10-11-19: Former Estill County official Appears in court on abuse of public trust charges, Berea police arrest nude man hallucinating worms on his body, Jackson County murder suspect arrested, Berea vs Country Day in high school football
7 Arrested in Laurel County After Drug Complaints in the Area Garner Police attention
On Tuesday afternoon Laurel County’s Sheriff office arrested seven individuals after investigating reported drug complaints in the area. The arrests occurred off Bridgestone Road near East Bernstadt and off Irvine Lane north of East Bernstadt. Laurel County officials reportedly located individuals in possession of alleged pills, and individuals wanted on outstanding warrants and an indictment […]
Kentucky Wildcats Football Kentucky vs. Arkansas: Preview, viewing info & more
By Jamie Boggs/@jamiewboggs Article: SBNation Most people remember the seven overtime game that Kentucky played against Arkansas in 2003. And in celebrating Jared Lorenzen this weekend, that game will be on a lot of peoples’ minds. Since then, however, Kentucky is 2-1 against the Razorbacks. The last time these teams played was in 2012, and […]
Morning News Brief 10-11-19: Richmond man charged with child abuse, Lee County discusses rent for recreational center, Oil spill leaves hazardous road conditions, Wall climbing contest in Wolfe County
Afternoon News Brief 10-10-19: Richmond man charged with child abuse, Daniel Cameron will still remain on the ballot, Corbin man accidentally shoots himself during burglary, Pro Rodeo this weekend at the Madison County Fairgrounds
Flu Season Begins and The Madison County Health Department Has Our Backs!
Wbontv visited the Madison County Health Department for a few tips for this upcoming flu season. We spoke with Nurse Specialist Jane Varakin who gives us the inside scoop on where to get a flu shot this year and what can happen if one waits to long to get one. Varakin encourages all of the […]
Lexington Man Arrested After Allegedly Attempting to Give Officer False Identity Under the Influence
On Tuesday, a Richmond Police officer was reportedly dispatched to Turpin Drive in reference to a male who was seemingly driving under the influence in 2003 Honda Civic. The officer reports that Witmer Lopez admitted that he nearly wrecked his car coming into the complex parking lot, and he seemed to be obviously under the […]
Morning News Brief 10-10-19: Trio arrested on child abuse charges, House fire claims the life of 54 year old man, Drought still causing issues for farmers, Racing horse gets put down after accident on raceway
Afternoon News Brief 10-9-19: Richmond trio arrested on charges of sexual abuse, KSP conducts Lee County death investigation, New parking enforcement method
A Haunted History: The Irvine McDowell House!
Wbontv is gearing up for the Halloween season and we decided to visit one of Richmond’s most historic landmarks, the Irvine McDowell house. We spoke with the Event Programmer for the Richmond Parks and Recs, Mason Chamblee, who gave us all the details about the amazing yet tragic history of the structure and the people […]
