Morning News Brief 9-19-19: Man charged with stealing firearms, Statewide drill testing goes smoothly, Lexington house fire, Man arrested for alleged break-in attempt of Scott County official vehicle
Afternoon News Brief 9-18-19: Police investigate explosives theft, Domestic dispute leaves one Richmond, Inside look at statewide emergency test drill, West liberty man arrested on child porn charges
Richmond Man Arrested on Alleged Strangulation After Lover’s Quarrel
Richmond police report receiving a call regarding a domestic dispute between a woman caller’s son and his boyfriend. Officials report arriving at the apartment, where numerous residents were outside of their apartments advising officers of the loud verbal argument in the complex. Police made contact with the victim who stated that his boyfriend, 18 year […]
Morning News Brief 9-18-19: Body of climber identified, Statewide emergency test drill, Winchester Sunday alcohol sales meeting at townhall, Taco bell bandit arrested
Afternoon News Brief 9-17-19: Parents arrested for alleged deplorable living conditions, Wolfe county search & rescue investigate a death of a climber, state wide emergency drill
City of Richmond Announces New “MyCity” Smartphone App
If you see a pothole or cracked sidewalk, or even need to report a non-emergency crime anonymously here in Richmond you are now in luck. The city of Richmond announced its new smartphone app, “MyCity”. The app is now live and available for download in both the App Store for Apple users and the Google […]
Alleged Kroger Shoplifting Ends in Double Drug arrest
Richmond police report making an arrest at Kroger after being advised of a shoplifter at the store. Officials state that upon arrival they observed 51-year-old Etta Conner allegedly shoving and striking a member of the Kroger loss and prevention team. Conner allegedly admitted to authorities that she concealed several items in her purse and shoved […]
Morning News Brief 9-16-19: State wide emergency drill, Richmond man arrested after found passed out at the wheel
Afternoon News Brief 9-16-19: Richmond man arrested on drug charges, 23rd annual Spoonbread festival, Laurel County burn ban, Berea College receives door mural
Last-nights Highlights: Weekend Recap! MCHS vs LCA
Madison Central played hard against LCA and were eventually defeated 45 to 15.
Music Through The Years: Fundraiser For The McCready-Telford Foundation!
WBONTV went down to McCready Manor to get a little insight on the fundraising events this year. We spoke with Board Member Lynda Wooten, who gave us an interview explaining the “Music Through The Years” fundraiser. Wooten states that it’s a variety show with gourmet desert catering. The residents of the manor have been raising […]
WbonTv’s Weekend Lock-up
Morning News Brief 9-16-19: Single vehicle crash in Danville, 23rd annual spoon bread festival, Investigation in Lexington shooting, Annual chemical stockpile emergency exercise, Lexington shooting leaves woman hospitalized
MCHS Band: An Up Close look at Their New 2019 Show “Welcome to the Jungle!”
Wbontv’s Samantha Burford caught up with Madison Central band director David Jaggie and happened to get some awesome footage of the bands performance. The central band will perform in its first competition this weekend. This years much anticipated theme “Welcome to the Jungle” is paired with the largest band and color guard in the history […]
Afternoon News Brief 9-13-19: Political consultant Dale Emmons, Jerry Lundergan convicted on illegal contribution charges, Priceless Estill not closing: changing to an IGA despite rumors, Laurel County Sheriff John Root Named 2019 “Sheriff of the Year”, Berea elementary closed for the day due to faulty ACs and heat condition
Morning News Brief 9-13-19: Lexington stand-off ends peacefully, Price-less rumors denied with actual details of the status of the food-mart, Officials declare bed bugs in Estill County high as not an outbreak
Afternoon News Brief 9-12-19: Estill County High School bed bug scare, Man arrested after shooting in Danville, KSP investigate body found in northern Madison County
Statement from Estill County School Superintendent Regarding Bedbug Rumors
Estill County School superintendent Jeff Saylor has responded after a Facebook post this morning sparked panic alleging that there was a bedbug outbreak at Estill County High School. However Saylor tells WbonTV that there was only one bed bug found that was possibly carried in by a student on a backpack. Saylor says they are […]
Morning News Brief 9-12-19: Man arrested in Danville shooting, Richmond woman faces allegations of child abuse/sex acts with a minor, Yearling sell details
Afternoon News Brief 9-11-19: Richmond woman faces allegations of child abuse/sex acts with a minor, Public hearing discusses tax increase, Sheriff K9 unit interview
A Cast of Canines: Meet the Deputies Behind the Sheriff’s Office K9 unit!
WbonTV went to the Madison county Sheriff’s Office to meet some of the new furry recruits. We spoke to Martin Wesley, a Deputy for Madison County who also runs a K-9 unit training class as well as a kennel for police dogs. Wesley gives all the details about the importance of a unit like this […]
Morning News Brief 9-11-19: Public hearing for tax increase, Mayor Blythe speaks on the possible tax increase, Nicholasville child struck by car
Afternoon News Brief 9-10-19: Public hearing for tax increase/jail expansion, 3 arrested in Georgetown shooting, Lexington inmate sues jail, Court update for lawsuit regarding pipe line explosion
Concert Pregame Turns into Double Drug Arrest for Two Richmond Teens
The Richmond Police Department report arresting two teens on various alleged drug charges this past weekend. In the parking lot of the Country Side Inn, Police report observing 18-year-old Aieshanette Luyando and her friend 19-year-old Shelbie Grace attempting to enter a vehicle while allegedly highly intoxicated. Police report that upon contact the odor of marijuana […]
