Morning News Brief 6-3-19: Estill County boil water advisory, Special Olympics were at EKU this weekend, Berea theater shuts down
Health Watch: An Interview with the President
Our health watch segment for May has a personal touch as our very own Michael Watkins sat down with Trena Stocker, the new President of Marcum and Wallace Hospital in Irvine. Watch now to learn about Trena, and learn about her plan for Irvine’s Marcum and Wallace Hospital.
A “Sign” of Good Faith: Baptist Health Explains New Positive Campaign
You may have noticed when driving down the bypass that Baptist Health of Richmond has started a new positive quote campaign. The giant signs will feature a new quote every month, wbontv’s Samantha Burford went down to the Hospital to talk to Greg Gerard who filled us in on what the goal of the campaign […]
Morning News Brief 5-31-19: former Madison Southern teacher arrested after sending nudes to student, Special Olympics return to Madison County, Lincoln County man arrested after attempting to meet underage girl, Rally’s/Checker’s credit card scam, Laurel County woman arrested for assaulting 11 year old
Afternoon News Brief 5-30-19: Lincoln County man arrest after attempting to meet an underage girl, woman arrested after assaulting 11 year old, C. Wesley Morgan stopped by WbonTV for an interview, who vandalized the Blessing box?
C. Wesley Morgan Sits Down to Explain Plans to Challenge McConnell in 2020 Senate Election
Former Kentucky House Representative C. Wesley Morgan may no longer be in Frankfort as of last year, but he says he is ready to take a bigger step by taking the plunge to try and get into Washington. Morgan, current CEO of Liquor World in Richmond, came into WBONtv studios to give an in-depth explanation […]
Morning News Brief 5-30-19: Chemical Pilot Plant ribbon cutting, Estill County Teacher and her boyfriend case update, a pig trailer caught fire and backed up I-75 yesterday
Afternoon News Brief 5-15-19: Richmond City commission introduces new park and an update with the Army Depot, Operation Patriot Bandolier underway, Savannah Spurlock reward money expires today
2019 C.A.R.E. Series Luncheon: Special Olympics
Yesterday at the Central bank Community room special Olympic Relations Director Mark Bueger spoke to Madison County about the history of the Special Olympics as well as the upcoming 2019 Summer Games. Watch the video for footage of the talk and stay tuned for our future coverage of the 2019 summer games
Military convoy rolls through Madison County
You may have noticed an increased presence of military vehicles moving throughout Madison County today. Known as operation Patriot Bandolier, the convoy utilizes active duty and national guard components as well as the department of Armed Civilians. According to Jarred Turner, a Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge at the Depot, “these exercises are important. They not […]
Morning News Brief 5-15-19: Richmond City commission meets to talk about the depot and more, Kentucky rated #1 for food insecurity
Afternoon News Brief 5-14-19: Drug arrest in SteakN’Shake, Laurel County officials need help identifying subject, Savannah Spurlock reward expires today
Warrant out of Michigan leads to arrest in Richmond SteakN’Shake
Last Friday night a Richmond Police Officer arrived at Steak’N Shake in reference to a 28 year old male subject with a reported possible warrant out of Michigan. Police report making contact with 28-year-old Calvin Wiley inside the restaurant, where they then reportedly asked Wiley if they could search the car. The citation states one […]
Morning News Brief 5-14-19: President of Transylvania University steps down, Plea deal leads to guilty ruling for Winchester man, man arrested after found sleeping in storage unit
Afternoon News Brief 5-13-19: Waco Firefighter passes away, storage unit surprise for police officer, home invasion in Danville, missing toddler in Magoffin County
Wbontv’s Weekend Lock-up
Lee County Rehabilitation Center goes to Neverland!
May 11th marked the beginning of the Wendy’s Neverland performances at Lee County Care and Rehabilitation Center. Residents at Rockcastle Health and Rehabilitation Center, Fountain Circle Care and Rehabilitation Center, and Signature HealthCARE at Jackson Manor will be joining Lee County residents for their upcoming performances on May 13, and May 14. Celebrating the life […]
Morning News Brief 5-13-10: EKU graduation ends over the weekend, teen sentenced to 23 years for murder of parents, Richmond teen center opens, Motorcycle crash on I-75
Afternoon News Brief 5-10-19: Coroner confirms 1 death during Main Street car accident, disturbance at the Laurel County sheriff’s office, Rockcastle teen sentenced after murder of both her parents, EKU graduation commences
Disturbance at the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office
The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office reports of an arrest occurring on Thursday morning. 46 year old Adam J. Dragoo reportedly came to the Sheriff’s office seeking information and while there created a disturbance in the front lobby yelling obscenities in the presence of female clerks and customers. Adam J. Dragoo was charged with disorderly conduct […]
Morning News Brief 5-10-19: Golden Alert ends with man found dead, Savannah Spurlock $10,000 reward offer expires soon, single vehicle crash brings traffic to a stop in Scott County, Winchester Farmers Market opens up
Afternoon News Brief 5-9-19: Four individuals arrested after a baby ingested methamphetamine under their supervision, Hep A awareness month, $10,000 reward for any information about Savannah Spurlock, Berea Pinnacles ranked #1 in magazine
4th annual CASA Golf Scramble!
CASA of Madison County is holding their 4th annual golf scramble Friday. Even though the forecast calls for rain tomorrow this event is scheduled to take place This is one of their biggest fundraisers of the year so enjoy the day and a great day of golf for a cause.
Scott County High School Athlete commits to EKU!
Michael Moreno of Scott County High School recently committed to EKU as his next school and basketball team. Head coach of EKU A.W. Hamilton hails from the same Alma mater and made the call first to Moreno. This morning Moreno signed his letter of intent to play for EKU in front of friends and family, […]
