A More Summer-Like Weekend Awaits Central Kentucky
Your WBON-TV community weather forecast for July 24, 2020!
KYTC Announce Closure of Section of Mountain Parkway After Sinkhole Discovery
A stretch of the Mountain Parkway roadway has been closed due to a significant depression which has developed in the westbound lanes near Slade Hill. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced on their social media page that they made the decision to close off the affected roadway after observing that a substantial sinkhole had developed beneath […]
Laurel County Emergency Officials Search for Missing Man
The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing man who was last seen early Wednesday morning. 31 year-old Arnold Coots was reportedly last seen near Delmas Gilliam Road around 6:30 am on July 22nd and has not been seen since. If you have any information regarding the whereabouts […]
Cumberland Valley Health Department Sees Spike of COVID-19 Cases Following Outbreak at Manchester Federal Correctional Center
The Cumberland Valley Health Department; which includes Rockcastle, Jackson, and Clay counties; revealed this afternoon that a total of 47 COVID-19 cases at a local prison have been identified. 42 inmates along with 5 staff members at the Manchester Federal Correctional Institution represent these reported cases and were first confirmed in the facility late last […]
Periodic Rainfall to Move Through Area This Evening
Your WBON-TV community weather forecast for July 22, 2020!
KSP Hosts ‘Cover the Cruiser’ to Support Special Olympics
During the last week of July, Kentucky State Police (KSP) invites the public to ‘Cover the Cruiser’ in support of Special Olympics Kentucky (SOKY). KSP posts across the state will have cruisers parked at designated locations* (i.e. gas stations, grocery stores, etc.) and will encourage the public to cover their cruisers with custom SOKY stickers. […]
Scattered Storms Will be Popping Up For Most of the Week
Your WBON-TV community weather forecast for July 20, 2020!
Scattered Storms Set to Roll Into the Area Tonight
Your WBON-TV community weather forecast for July 16, 2020!
Former Stanford Mayor’s Funeral Arrangements Made
Following the tragic passing of Scottie Ernst on Tuesday, funeral arrangements have now officially been set for the former Mayor of Stanford. Visitations for Ernst will be held this upcoming Sunday, July 19th from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. as well as on Monday, July 20th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The visitations will […]
“Spray Down Days” Coming to Richmond
The Richmond Parks & Recreation Department and Richmond Fire Department (RFD) are teaming up to bring a fun day beating the heat with their Spray Down Days. An RFD fire truck will park in different locations around town to spray water for kids to cool off from the warm weather. The dates, times, and locations […]
Pleasant Weather Today, Scattered Storms Set to Roll In Later in the Week
Your WBON-TV community weather forecast for July 14, 2020!
Lancaster Highway Still Being Affected by Early Morning Crash
Emergency officials are still clearing the area following a fiery Tuesday morning vehicle collision on U.S. 27 in Lancaster. The crash reportedly occurred around 6:30 this morning. Lancaster Police Chief Rodney Kidd says that several witnesses claimed that a car appeared to be traveling southbound at a rate exceeding the speed limit before losing control […]
Lexington Police Department Issues Golden Alert for Missing Man
Just days after his last seen appearance at his Greendale Road area home, Lexington Police have issued a Golden Alert for 29 year-old Jonathon Patterson. Patterson was last seen Saturday morning when he left his home. It is reported that Patterson has limited cognitive abilities and may not understand when he is in danger. He […]
A Tale of Two Weekends: Saturday Should be Pleasant, Sunday Sees Chances for Storms Return
Your community WBON-TV weather forecast for July 10, 2020!
Lane Closures Continue for Clays Ferry Bridge on Interstate 75 in Fayette & Madison Counties
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of scheduled lane closures for Interstate 75 on the Clays Ferry Bridge. The temporary closures are necessary for continued bridge deck repairs. The Clays Ferry Bridge (B00153) is located on the Fayette-Madison County line. Interstate 75 Monday, July 13 – 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. · the northbound […]
City of Richmond Cancels Millstone Festival and KidsFest
In the interest of public safety and the uncertainty surrounding the ongoing pandemic, the City of Richmond has decided to cancel both KidsFest and the Millstone Festival. The events were scheduled to be held in September and October, respectively. KidsFest was scheduled to be held on September 12, at Irvine-McDowell Park. This year would have […]
Tomorrow Looks to Bring Afternoon Storms
Your WBON-TV community weather forecast for July 9, 2020!
Phone Scam Targeting Senior Citizens, Threatening Social Security Benefits
According to a recent report by the Better Business Bureau, senior citizens of Central & Eastern Kentucky are receiving high volumes of scam calls from people pretending to be officials from the Social Security Administration. Seniors reporting these calls claim they’re told their numbers have been used in “criminal activity” and must call a number […]
A Repeat Performance of Local Weather Patterns
Your WBON-TV community weather forecast for July 8, 2020!
Feeling Like Summer: A Cycle of Sunny Days and Stormy Evenings
Your WBON-TV community weather forecast for July 6, 2020!
KYTC Reminds Drivers to Obey Posted Speed Limits
As the Commonwealth reopens and traffic continues to increase, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s (KYTC) Office of Highway Safety (KOHS) is reminding drivers to ‘Stop Speeding Before it Stops You.’ “Speeding is 100% preventable and obeying the posted speed limit reduces the risk of death or injury for drivers, passengers and other road users,” said KYTC […]
The Sun is Shining, but Chances for Scattered Storms Still Hang Around for 4th of July Weekend
Your WBON-TV community weather forecast for July 2, 2020!
Increase in Kentucky Voter Registration Reported for Month of May
Secretary of State Michael G. Adams announced that Kentucky began to see a rebound in voter registration during the month of May, with the state’s total number of registered voters increasing to 3,476,391 as of May 31. This number reflects an increase of 7,744, or 0.22% more registered voters than reported on April 30. Democratic […]
London Police Department Death Investigation Underway After Body Found in Public Park
On Wednesday evening, London Police were dispatched to Levi Jackson Park regarding a deceased male body which was discovered near the park’s amphitheater. An autopsy is currently being conducted by the State Medical Examiner’s Office in Frankfort, and the death investigation is ongoing. WBON-TV will provide more information once it has been made available.
Local Rainfall Looks to be in Big Supply Over the Next Few Days
Your Community Trust Bank weather forecast for June 30, 2020!
