Tonight Could Bring Potential Snow Flurries
The dreary skies continue, and tonight, we could get some very light accumulation. Today sees highs right around 40 degrees with mostly cloudy skies. Tonight, the light snow showers move in with lows dropping down to just below freezing in the upper 20s. We will not see anything above a dusting with this system, less […]
Basketball Highlights: Engineers Roll On Past Wolfe County
The Wolves of Wolfe County put up a valiant effort last night against Estill County. But, even the impressive defense and tenacious offense were not enough to put the Engineers away on their home court. See some of the highlights from last night’s exciting game, and watch the game in full on WBONTV’s YouTube and […]
The Clouds and Cold Temps Keep Hanging Around
It’s another dreary Winter day. It is also very seasonable, though. We are right on track with average temps for the end of January. Today, the cloud cover sticks around with highs topping out around 40 degrees. Tonight, we are back down below freezing with overnight lows dropping to around 30 degrees. Tomorrow, we are […]
KYTC Reminds Football Fans of Drunk Driving Dangers Ahead of Super Bowl Sunday
Football fans across the country are gearing up to celebrate America’s most-watched sporting event on Sunday, Feb. 2. For many, the Super Bowl LIV celebration will include drinking alcohol, so the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s (KYTC) Office of Highway Safety is teaming with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for a “Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive […]
This Week is Looking Mostly Cloudy
It’s mostly cloudy and seasonable to start out the last week of January, and this is really where we are going to stay for most of the week. Highs today will top out in the mid 40s with moderate cloud cover. Tonight, we drop back down below freezing with lows in the upper 20s to […]
We’re Getting a Soaking to Start Off Our Weekend
Rain is here, just in time for the weekend… again! It seems like we are making this a habit, but the good news is that it looks like the rain should move out in time to salvage part of the weekend. Today, though, the rain will continue with on and off showers throughout the area, […]
Rainfall Makes its Way into Our Area Tonight
It’s the last dry day before the rainfall moves in tonight, and sticks with us until the start of the weekend. Highs today are a little warmer, topping out in the low 40s. Tonight, that rain starts to move into the Bluegrass with lows dropping into the upper 30s. Tomorrow, the rain will start early […]
I-75 Southbound Lanes Blocked by Overturned Semi-Truck Near London
According to a social media post on their page, the Laurel County Fire Department announced that a tractor trailer overturned around mile marker 45 on I-75. This accident initially blocked all traffic going South on the interstate, but one lane was opened around 2:30 p.m. to allow stopped traffic to resume travel. An alternate route […]
Giving Smaller Schools a Big Tournament Experience: An Interview with Director of the All “A” Classic
WBON-TV’s Samantha Burford had a chance to speak with the Director of the Board for the All “A” Classic, Gary Munsie. Although the All “A” is modeled similarly to tournaments like the Sweet Sixteen, Munsie tells us that the tournament is meant to give the same benefits to teams from smaller schools that may not […]
Meth HCL Generator Found in Laurel County
The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an investigation after a mother and her child found a suspicious looking container on County Farm Road near London. When authorities determined that the container was a Meth HCL generator which still contained methamphetamine, they safely deconstructed the device. An investigation is now underway to determine how the […]
We Have a Mostly Cloudy (And Frosty) Night in Store for Us
Temperatures are up a little today, and the warm-up will continue tomorrow with rain moving into the area. Highs for today are right around average, topping out in the mid 40s with mostly cloudy skies over the Bluegrass. Tonight, a cold January night with temps dropping down into the mid 20s. Tomorrow, we get a […]
The Sun is out to Warm Things up a Little Bit
The cold continues, but we should see some warmer temps as we move toward the weekend. Today has more sunshine with mostly sunny skies and highs reaching to right around freezing for daytime highs. Tonight, it gets cold again with lows dropping into the upper teens. Tomorrow, a little warmer with highs making it to […]
Hometown Recovery – Stories of Madison County: Christy Chaney Reflects on Life Lessons Learned
On this edition of Hometown Recovery, we highlight special guest Christy Chaney. Chaney, an advocate for long-term rehabilitation treatment, tells us all about her experience with addiction, which began when she was just seven years old. Throughout the rest of her childhood and early years as an adult, Chaney says that she struggled with alcohol […]
Harsh Temps and Snow Flurries Start off Our Week this Time
For those of you who love Winter and were upset about the near 70 degree temps last week, today is for you. For the rest of us, Spring is just a few short weeks away… hopefully. Highs today are brutal, topping out in the upper 20s with mostly cloudy skies. Tonight sees mostly clear skies […]
Highlights from the Madison Southern Staff vs. Local Media Basketball Charity Game
A crowd of Madison Countians filed in to the Madison Southern High School gym yesterday for a good cause. Yesterday was the day of the Habitat for Humanity charity basketball game between the staff of Madison Southern and media personality from around the region. If you couldn’t make it out to the game yesterday, check […]
Winter is Back in Town for the Weekend
Winter has arrived and some rain was brought with it. Temps are going from above average, to below average. We have mostly cloudy skies today with highs topping out in the upper 30s. Tonight, the rain moves in and we have the chance for some wintry mix as we move through the night and into […]
More School Systems Down Due to Spreading Illnesses
Several other school systems across the central Kentucky region have now decided to close their doors temporarily until the flu and other illnesses run their course. Counties like Jackson, Harlan, Lewis, and Leslie have all ceased normal operation for Friday. While some counties like Lewis and Owsley have implemented NTI days during their days off, […]
Bundle Up For Tonight’s Chilly Lows
It is a gorgeous day for most of Central Kentucky today. Quite the opposite from yesterday’s gloomy overcast skies. Those clouds, along with the rainfall, cleared up overnight and we have a bright, mild day out there today. The highs for today are in the mid 40s, a little closer to average for this time […]
Missing Juvenile Sought by Laurel County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff’s Officers in Laurel County are currently searching for a missing juvenile female subject. The female subject, 17 year-old Mollie Hurley, was last seen near KY Hwy 552 south of London 3 a.m. Thursday morning. No sight of Hurley has been reported since then. Anyone with any information that could lead to the discovery of […]
Rain Showers to Stick Around Through Overnight
The warm above-average temps hang on for the rest of the day before cooler temps cover the state. We started out with some dense fog and rain showers. The fog is now gone, but the rain showers will stick around for most of the day. Highs today will be near record-breaking, topping out around 66 […]
Estill Co. Engineers Defeat Southwestern Despite Late Game Comeback
The Southwestern Warriors traveled all the way from Somerset to give it their all on the Estill County home court. Estill County dominated in the first half, but a surprise comeback late in the game made things interesting for the Engineers. See all the exciting moments from the game in this edition of WBON-TV’s Last […]
Illness Causes Multiple Schools to Close for Remainder of Week
Flu season is in full swing and it’s causing problems for many people, including the Owsley County Board of Education. Various illnesses are reportedly so prevalent in the school population, the Owsley County Board have announced that they have cancelled classes for the rest of the week starting today. The announcement came via a social […]
More Rain Incoming Over the Next Couple Days
The clouds are finally breaking up across the Bluegrass. Depending on your location, you may have gotten anywhere from no rain at all to over an inch of rain in the Southern parts of the state. Today, those showers are gone and we are left with the clouds and warm temps. Highs for today will […]
Today’s Mild Weather is More than Welcome After the Weekend
We have some sunshine out there today, a definite contrast from the severe weather that hammered the eastern half of the US over the weekend. There has been a lot of local reports of property damage thanks to those storms. Today, however, all is calm, and we’re expecting a high in the mid 50s, cooler […]
A Sight to Behold: The Aftermath of the Weekend Severe Storm
Numerous locations around Madison County were rocked during Saturday’s severe storm, including the 1340 WEKY-AM transmitter site. See how the storm affected the site and locations around Berea in the video above.
