Morning News Brief 7-26-19: Weekend on the Water festival in Estill County, Volunteers needed to help clean Lexington water way, Man arrested after allegedly leading police on a pursuit
Afternoon News Brief 7-25-19: EKU to conduct siren tests, Arrest made in shooting of EKU football player, Hines motel begins transition into school parking lot, Identities revealed regarding murder/suicide
Morning News Brief 7-25-19: Deputy jailer arrested for alleged official misconduct, Berea police chief steps down, Richmond Man arrested for alleged sexual abuse, Lexington apparel store catches fire
Afternoon News Brief 7-24-19: Fourth arrest of MCDC personnel this year, Berea police chief steps down, Richmond city commission propose to annex a part of Goggins Lane, Second annual EKU trivia night at the historic Elmwood mansion
Basketball Training Camp at Madison Southern, Nick Mayo Stops By
Earlier in the week Madison Southern hosted a training camp for boys basketball. Young kids ranging from grades 4-8 participated in this fundraising camp, that has the ultimate goal of taking players to a Christmas Tournament in Florida. Nick Mayo stopped by the gym to help out Coach Newton train the young eagles, and even […]
Berea Police Chief David Gregory Steps Down for City Administrator Position
In a special called meeting of the Berea City Council Tuesday night, Berea Police Department Chief David Gregory was selected to be the next Berea city administrator, succeeding Randy Stone. Mayor Bruce Fraley’s recommendation to select Gregory was approved in a 7-0 vote by the council. The administration will finalize the details of Chief Gregory’s […]
Madison County Deputy Jailer Arrested for Official Misconduct, Trafficking
Yesterday around 8 p.m., a Madison County Deputy reports being contacted by the Chief Deputy in regards to possible contraband in the Detention center. Deputies arrived on scene, and according to the report made contact with 25 year old Christopher Hight who himself was a Deputy working in the institution. The Deputy was reportedly provided […]
Afternoon News Brief 7-24-19: Richmond city commission update, Clark County fire claims a life, Select few Madison County roadways are seeing an upgrade, Estill County boil water advisory
Afternoon News Brief 7-23-19: Select Madison County roadways see an upgrade, Driver identified in Laurel County fatal accident, Farmer gets indicted on crop insurance fraud, $900 reward for owner of neglected/deceased puppy
Set-up at the Dixie Plaza Leads to Assault Arrest.
Last week in the late hours of Thursday, Richmond police report responding to an assault victim at Baptist Health Hospital. The victim advised authorities of the situation and the cause of his visible injuries. The victim stated that earlier in the night his girlfriend and he went to her ex-boyfriend’s residence to reportedly recover some […]
Jessamine County Public Library Opens Their Book Store Today!
Today the Jessamine County Public Library opens up their summer bookstore. They invite people to the Library around 1pm when the doors open and to checkout the huge variety in books for children. The Library also states in a Facebook post that children and teens who have participated in at least 4 out of the […]
Morning News Brief 7-23-19: Estill County woman arrested for alleged sexual encounter with a minor, Victim identified in fatal I-75 crash, Reward money for identification of neglected puppy’s owner, Richmond man arrested after hallucinating in public
Beyond the Call : A Chat with the Chief Ep 11
Officer Josh Hale stopped by the studios of Wbontv for this edition of Beyond The Call. Featuring the Chief of the Richmond police department James Ebert this episode consists of an update and discussion between the Chief and the Lieutenant concerning some upcoming events where the public can meet the officials who protect and serve. […]
Afternoon News Brief 7-22-19: Waco man arrested after hallucinating, Abandoned pup passes away, Fatal accident in Lexington, Love triangle ends in assault and arrest for Richmond woman
Wbontv Weekend Lock-up
Morning News Brief 7-22-19: Trial goes to grand jury for Winchester man, Abandoned puppy passes away, Estill County surplus auction, Mitch McConnell gives thoughts about senate race
Afternoon News Brief 7-19-19: Excessive heat index warning, Puppy recovers after being abandoned in cage, Pedal with the Police event details, Kentucky sees drop in overdose deaths
A Richmond Tradition: The Annual Hops and Vines Festival!
Wbontv went down to Apollo’s Pizza and had a chat with Regional Managing Partner Felecia Johnson who gave us all the details for this Saturday’s event. Hops & Vine Festival VII will take place Saturday, July 20, 2019 in the South Second Street business district of Downtown Richmond. The first musical act announced is Wayne […]
Morning News Brief 7-19-19: Estill County Animal Shelter euth date, National Weather Service heat index warning, Trial to begin for man accused of threatening to shoot Lexington classmates
Pedal with the Police! A Cycling Event with Local Law Enforcement
Wbontv’s Samantha Burford went down to Berea park to talk the President of the Berea Cycling Club Ryan Mills. Mills gave us all the details about the upcoming Pedal with the Police event. Mills invites everyone to the event and and encourages all to come and enjoy this free family event in beautiful Berea park. […]
Afternoon News Brief 7-18-19: Richmond man allegedly fires gunshots at vehicle and residence, Richmond police interrupt car burglary and make drug arrest, New competition for McConnell in senate race, Estill County animal shelter euthanasia date is tomorrow
Richmond Police Interrupt Car Burglary and make the Drug Arrest
This past Tuesday, Richmond police report responding to a call regarding several suspicious subjects walking around a silver Dodge Durango. A subject was apprehended after police witnessed this suspicious activity. Police report arriving on scene and observing an individual walking around the reportedly stolen Dodge. This Individual was later identified as 43 year old William […]
Morning News Brief 7-18-19: Shoplifting report turns into drug arrest, Police need public’s help in 1977 missing persons case, First responders build commences, Road closures for I-75 progress
Weather Update: 7-17-19
Tonight we’ll see partly to mostly cloudy skies with scattered thunderstorms during the evening and a low of 72 degrees. Chance of rain for the overnight hours is 40 percent. For Thursday, a slight chance of a possible shower during the day and into the evening hours with a hi of 90 degrees and a […]
