The 2019 Colonel Classic Lives Up To Its Name
WBONTV stopped by the 2019 Colonel Classic at the University Club at Arlington to check out some great golfers. The 54 hole event began on Friday morning with 13 teams competing. Teams from Akron, Ball State, Belmont, the university of Dayton, Northern Illinois, Ohio University, EKU and more competed to bring home the title for […]
New Addition to Downtown Richmond Seeks to Ease Parking Woes
WBONtv had a chance to stop in and talk to Mayor Robert Blythe about the parking problem downtown. “We have offered solutions, proposals and projects and so on but some things are more easily approached. It’s not so much we don’t have parking spaces, its letting people know where they are.” New parking signs have […]
Afternoon News Brief 3-29-19: Body remains believed to be Savannah Spurlock debunked, Large forest fire extinguished, Jury scam reports, EKU student gets a surprise graduation
Wildcats respect Houston, expect Cougars’ best shot in Sweet Sixteen
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today KANSAS CITY (KT) — Kentucky is used to getting every team’s best shot. That won’t change as the Wildcats delve deeper into the NCAA Tournament. Kentucky (29-6) endured several punches during the regular season, especially in the Southeastern Conference. Coming off two straight NCAA Tournament victories over Abilene Christian and […]
Morning News Brief 3-29-19: Remains of body found in Lincoln county, Kentucky school bus driver gets DUI, Traffic stop leads to drug arrest in Richmond, Horse back riding for therapy
PJ Washington returns to practice, game status remains ‘up in the air’
Posted Thursday, March 28, 2019 5:10 pmBy KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KT) — PJ Washington doesn’t have a cast. Neither is he wearing a walking boot. The only question remains is whether or not the Kentucky forward will play Friday night. If you ask Washington, he doesn’t even know. “I’m trying to get back to […]
Afternoon News Brief 3-28-19: Richmond Man Allegedly Sexually Abuses 14 Year Old, Hit and run on a house, New Berea bus garage, Ghost Out at Madison Southern
Save The Date, Ride a Horse…(For A Good Cause)
This Saturday, March 30th from 10-2pm The Kentucky Foothills Therapeutic Center is hosting their open house for the community. They want to show citizens and let them experience the Benefit of Therapeutic Horseback Riding. The Kentucky Foothills Therapeutic Horsemanship Center provides equine assisted activities and many therapies for adults and children, therapeutic riding and equine […]
Ghost Out: drunk driving awareness at Madison Southern
This week, EKU nursing partnered with Madison County EMS to bring the annual Ghost Out event to Madison Southern High School. Students participated in activities while adorning beer googles and some were chosen while in class to be a drunk driving victim by the Grim Reaper himself. The event strives to bring drunk driving awareness […]
Cats have history with Houston, defeated Cougars during glory days
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Houston had it going on in the early 1980s and was a consistent national title contender. During a three-year span from 1982-84, the Cougars made three appearances in the Final Four and were national runner-up twice. Following a loss to Georgetown in the 1984 national championship […]
Morning News Brief 3-28-19: Teen accused of killing mother sentenced to 15 years behind bars, Richmond woman allegedly tries to burn someone with fire, Man arrested for alleged sodomy and rape charges , Richmond anoints new fire chief
Calipari hopes short-handed roster won’t be an issue for Wildcats
LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — It’s not known if PJ Washington will make a return to the lineup when Kentucky takes on Houston in the NCAA Sweet Sixteen Friday night. Washington was seen with a walking boot as the team departed for Kansas City Wednesday afternoon. Washington wore a cast during the opening two rounds of […]
Sit Down With The Long Time Voice of The Colonels
Greg Stotelmyer, long time voice of the Colonels sat down with WBONtv’s Michael Watkins to tell him about his career. Stotelmyer has been the voice of the EKU Colonels since the late 70’s. Throughout the years Stotelmyer has built many relationship and seen EKU rise and fall. In 2015-16 he was the winner of the […]
Irvine daycare celebrates 20 years strong!
Wbontv’s Loretta Friend stopped by Estill county’s playtime daycare to get the reaction of hitting the 20 year mark for this local business. Founder Yvette Young is joined with a crew of kids to give her thanks to her community for the opportunity.
Morning News Brief 3-27-19: Jailer detained after relationship with inmate revealed, Rabies outbreak, Burglar detained after police allegedly find thousands of dollars worth of stolen property
Afternoon News Brief 3-22-19: Richmond man arrested on alleged terrorist threatening, City employees clean condemned house, Irvine police captain passes out after drug bust, Mysterious illness effects Clay county jail
The Railbird Festival Lineup is Released!
Get ready to experience Keeneland with a brand new event, The Railbird Festival. Railbird will take place August 10th & 11th in Lexington, Kentucky on the grounds of Keeneland. For our previous story on the event follow the link here. https://wbontv.com/2019/02/20/keeneland-and-ac-entertainment-presents-railbird-festival/ Checkout the full lineup for the event.
Jemarl Baker envisioned making an impact for Wildcats this season
LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Jemarl Baker envisioned making an impact for Kentucky this season. He just didn’t know when his time would come to make a major contribution. Baker, who missed his freshman season because of a knee injury, scored a combined 15 points in Kentucky’s first two games of the NCAA Tournament last weekend […]
Check out these top ranked Richmond realtors!
Wbontv interviewed Founder/Owner of the MARCUMsold realty team, Amanda Marcum who informed us all about the top 100 ranking of her realty team. Watch the video below for all the details and how to get in touch with this Richmond business.
Morning News Brief 3-26-19: Irvine police officer passes out after drug bust, Savannah Spurlock Billboard, Man arrested on Burglary Charges
Lexington Comic and Toy Con: Highlights
Footage from this year’s Lexington Comic Con.
Significant amount fuel leaks onto water street after a reported 2 car crash.
Firefighters and police were working on scene at third and water St. near Downtown Richmond. Reportedly a truck and a Honda passenger car were involved in a wreck. During the wreck officials say the truck hit the pole and that wet roads could have been a major factor in the accident. Officials say that a […]
Missing Person in Laurel County
Brandon Carroll (26) was last seen around 6pm off Ky 552 7 miles south of London. Anyone with information about Brandon’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office at 606-864-6600.
Wbontv’s weekend lock-up
Surviving and advancing taking on a new meaning for scrappy Wildcats
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (KT) — Kentucky is still dancing and John Calipari showed off a few moves of his own after the Wildcats defeated Wofford Saturday to reach the NCAA Sweet Sixteen. After a decade on the sidelines and his ninth appearance in the NCAA Tournament as coach of the Wildcats, […]
